Donation FAQs
When is the Falmouth Service Center Open for Food Distribution?
Tuesday: 10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday: 3:30pm-5:30pm
Thursday: 10:00am-12:00pm
Friday: 10:00am-12:00pm
What can I donate to the Falmouth Service Center?
We are currently accepting non-perishable grocery items at 611 Gifford Street (we update this list each month). To see the monthly list, click here.
We are not currently accepting household donations at 611 Gifford Street. Please see the Thrift Shop page for other donation updates.
Can I donate medical equipment?
The Falmouth Senior Center, has taken back their Medical Equipment Program. We can no longer accept returns of any medical equipment nor any donations of medical equipment. Please note that if you wish to donate medical equipment, the Falmouth Senior Center is only accepting the following equipment in good, clean condition, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Wheelchairs, shower chairs and shower benches and walkers.
Cape Cod HELP, Inc. is a non-profit organization out of Centerville, MA. that now takes in and loans out medical equipment. Please call 774-552-2119 or visit their website here for more information.
Where should I bring my clothes donation?
Hand in hand Thrift Shop is accepting clothing donations.
We have one central processing area at Hand in hand and donations are processed there for both the shop as well as our free clothing room at the Falmouth Service Center for clients. We accept the following donations at our 141 Sandwich Road location (Hand in hand Thrift Shop).
Donations are accepted Tuesday - Saturday, from 10 a.m - 2 p.m., follow signs to the donation area. We are limited in what we may be able to accept.
We gratefully accept NEW and GENTLY USED:
Accessories: belts, shoes, handbags, and jewelry
Antiques, collectibles, vintage housewares
Area Rugs
Books in small quantities
DVD's, Blue Ray discs and records
Clothing: for women, men, teens, children, and infants that are in season (now taking spring/summer only)
Flat screen TV's, DVD players, CD players
Furniture - not upholstered, wood - such as chairs, small tables, dressers, bureaus, china cabinets, dining room sets, end tables, desks, and hutches. All furniture must be pre-approved. Please see below for information on how this works!
Home decor, home goods, and artwork
Housewares:including small appliances in working order
Lamps: in working order
Linens: towels, tablecloths, runners, napkins, sheets, comforters, and blankets
Patio and wicker furniture with pre-approval
Stereo Equipment
Sporting goods in season
Toys - new preferred and gently used, including games, puzzles, and Legos
We Must Decline:
Baby Equipment -- car seats, cribs, highchairs, play pens, etc.
Bed frames, headboards, footboards
Bed pillows, mattresses, mattress pads, toss pillows
Computers, laptops, printers
Curtains, drapes, blinds
Encyclopedias
Exercise equipment
Furniture that is upholstered, leather, oversized or made of particle board
Grills
Knives
Large appliances including air conditioners, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, space heaters
Luggage
Medical Equipment
Non-flat screen TV's
Paper Bags
Please be aware that we may not be able to accommodate all donations. Thank you for understanding.
ALL furniture donations must be pre-approved. Please call Hand in hand Thrift Shop at 508-457-0770 or email photos of your furniture you would like to donate to thriftshop@falmouthservicecenter.org to start the process.
How do I make a donation in honor of someone’s birthday, anniversary, or event?
This is a wonderful way to acknowledge someone’s special day with a gift to the Falmouth Service Center. Your gift allows us to purchase additional food at the Greater Boston Food Bank; for every $1 donated we can purchase $5 worth of food.
We can accept donations by check or credit card at this time. Donate online or learn about other ways to donate to the Falmouth Service Center.
If you wish to donate money in honor of someone, we will send an acknowledgement to the honoree. Be sure to note their name and address in the memo field online. If you wish to have something to go in a card to the individual please contact our office at 508-548-2794 and we will be happy to create a note for this purpose.
What is The Fresh Start Program? How do I learn more about this program and how I can sponsor a child?
Fresh Start is a program that provides enrolled Falmouth school children who are clients of the Falmouth Service Center with a complete set of new clothing and a backpack filled with school supplies to start the new school year. Learn more about The Fresh Start Program and how to sponsor a child for this program.
