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Thrift Stores Accepting Donations in Lakeland, FL

5 of the 28 thrift stores we list in Lakeland have donation drop-off.

A store's "thrift store" category on Google doesn't tell you whether it actually takes donations — some are consignment-only, some fund a specific charity and only want certain items, and some have stopped accepting drop-offs altogether. Every thrift store on this page has its donation policy confirmed on the store's own website, not assumed from the category.

  1. The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center

    3915 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813

    Accepts donationsFurniturePickup serviceOnline store
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  2. Lighthouse Ministries Thrift Store

    3111 US Highway 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33803-8318

    Accepts donationsFurniturePickup service
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  3. Lakeland Habitat Restore

    1317 George Jenkins Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815-1367

    Hours of work begin at 8:00 am

    Accepts donationsFurniture
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  4. Peace River Center Thrift Shoppe

    2934 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803-4044

    Hour Mobile Crisis Response Team

    Accepts donationsOnline store
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  1. Children's Thrift Store

    5445 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809

    Accepts donations
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Call ahead if you have furniture or electronics. Most thrift stores gladly take clothing, housewares, and books anytime, but bulky items like furniture, mattresses, and electronics are often restricted, seasonal, or require a scheduled drop-off.

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Do thrift stores give tax receipts for donations?

Nonprofit-run thrift stores — Goodwill, Salvation Army, and similar charity operations — typically hand out a blank donation receipt you fill in yourself for tax purposes, since IRS rules require the donor, not the charity, to estimate the value. For-profit resale shops usually don't offer receipts since donations aren't tax-deductible there.

What items do thrift stores not accept?

Most won't take items that are stained, broken, recalled, or missing safety parts — think damaged furniture, expired car seats, or exposed electrical cords. Many also decline mattresses, box springs, and old CRT televisions due to disposal costs or local regulations.