Donate
The donations you offer in good condition help us provide assistance to local families and organizations in Memphis. The value of donations increases when people provide their items with careful attention because this leads to meaningful outcomes.
We Accept the Following Donations
Clothing
Men's, Women's, and Children's
Shirts, Pants, Dresses, Suits, Scrubs,
Shoes, Seasonal Attire, Jewelry ard
Accessories
Home Goods
Dishes, Artwork, Rugs, Pots & Pans,
Lamps, Board Games, Other Home
Furnishings
Furniture
Chairs, Dressers, Nightstands, Buffets,
Small Desks, Bed Frames, Tables, Sofas,
Rediners, Safes, Bookshelves, Chests
Linens
Duvets, Pillows, Sheets, Comforters,
Tablecloths, Napkins, Curtains and
Draperies, Sewing Notions, Blankets,
Towels
Multimedia
Books, Movies, Video Games, Records,
DVD Players, Record Players, Radios,
Alarm Clocks
How do you help?
Your generous donations help fuel our passion for supporting local charities and ministries. We accept gently used items appropriate for resale, along with monetary donations. We also have resources for items we cannot sell, and we give these items to other charities in our city.
Pick Ups and Drop Offs
Mon - Fri : 9 to 5
Sat : Noon to 5
Sat : Noon to 5
Blues City Thrift is a 501(c)3 charity. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Who do you help?
Through your support, Blues City Thrift has been able to contribute to the following organizations:
- Birthright of Memphis
- Catholic Charities of West Tenessee
- Calvary Episcopal Church’s Homeless Ministry
- Child Evangelism Fellowship
- Church Health of Memphis
- First Congregational Church’s Homeless Ministry
- First Presbyterian Church’s Homeless Ministry
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- Tuition Assistance at Westminster Academy
- Two Fish and Five Loaves Homeless/Prison Ministry
- World Relief Memphis
- Youth Leadership of Memphis
General Guidelines
Blues City Thrift is a 501(c)3 charity. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law, and donation receipts are available upon request.
As a general guideline, items must be clean, unbroken, have no significant damage or missing parts, and be in usable condition.
- Clothing, shoes, purses, belts, and bed/bath/table linens free of stains and tears can be accepted for sale in the store.
- Furniture and rugs, free of obvious stains, holes, tears, threadbare areas and odors, are also very welcome.
- Electronics and appliances should be in working order with all necessary parts.
- All refrigerators must be moved OUTSIDE of the home (or in the garage) for when we come to pick them up. Thank you for your cooperation!
- Any size flat screen TV in working condition will be accepted.
We no longer pick up or deliver armoire cabinets. You are welcome to donate them to our shop by bringing them yourself to our store.
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Have questions about donations, shopping, or how we give back? Reach out today — we’re here to help you make a difference in Memphis, one generous act at a time.