Does Salvation Army Take Books?
Does Salvation Army Take Books?
Yes the Salvation Army does accept books, including hardback and paperback books.
The donations go to stock the Salvation Army store, or to provide reading materials for Salvation Army’s homeless shelters. You can find drop-off locations in your community on the Salvation Army website.
If you would like other place to donate your books to also check out our post on Where to donate books when moving.
Salvation Army Accepted Items
Antiques & Rare Items
Bedding and Linens
Bikes, Skateboards, and Scooters
Books and Textbooks
Clothing
Furniture (smaller items: Chairs / Upholstered Chairs, Chest, Coffee/End Tables, Secretary Desk)
Home Décor
Housewares and Small Home Appliances
Jewelry
Movies, Music, and Media
Purses, Bags, and Luggage
Shoes
Sofas (see unacceptable types below)
Sporting Goods
Tools
Toys and Games
Trunks
Items Salvation Army does not Accept
BUILDING MATERIALS/FIXTURES
Air Conditioners
Blinds all types
Building supplies of ANY type
Built-In Appliances
Carpet or Padding
Counter Tops
Curtain rods, Drapery Rods, Drapes
Doors & Door Frames
Fencing (all kinds), include barbed wire
Furnaces/Wall Heaters
Garbage Disposals
Hide-A-Beds
Jacuzzis/Hot Tubs
Plumbing Fixtures: Sinks, Toilets, Bathtubs, Shower doors
Sofas (sectionals)
Water Heaters or softeners
HAZARDOUS or SAFETY ISSUES
Batteries / Car Parts including tires and wheels
Guns, Firearms, and Ammunition
Hazardous Materials of ANY type
Insecticides, Paint or other toxic materials
Propane Tanks
Refrigerators due to freon
Baby items such as: Cribs, car seats, strollers, rockers, playpens.
Medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, crutches, etc.
Medical supplies such as hand sanitizer, masks, etc.
LARGE OR BULKY ITEMS
Entertainment Centers
Hospital Beds
Mattresses (spring or memory foam)
Office cubicles
Office Machines, Copiers
Satellite Dishes
Swing Sets or Playground Equipment
Waterbeds
