Thrift Stores Accepting Donations in Hickory, NC

5 of the 11 thrift stores we list in Hickory 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 from the store's own site or posted signage, not assumed from the category.

Goodwill Accepts donationsPickup serviceOnline store

2515 Springs Road NE, Hickory, NC 28601

Website Directions

Goodwill Store And Donation Center Accepts donationsPickup serviceOnline store

1172 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602-5169

18283273273 Website Directions

Safe Harbor's ReSource Warehouse Accepts donationsFurniturePickup serviceOnline store

331 US-70 SW, Hickory, NC 28602-5018

🕒 Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm

+18282562695 Website Directions

The ROSE TLC Accepts donationsOnline store

108 S Center St, Hickory, NC 28602-3030

🕒 Tue-Sat 10am-5pm

+18288552944 Website Directions

The Salvation Army Of Hickory Family Store Accepts donationsFurniture

248 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602-3825

18283242219 Directions

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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Good to know

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.