Guidelines for Donating Goods

The IAR Social & Welfare Committee is pleased to accept donations of goods that help needy people in the community who are unable to afford them.

Before you donate

Please donate items that are in good working condition, since we do not have the facility or resources to repair items. Donated items are offered to those in need as-is — it is expected that when recipients take the items home, they will be functional.

How to Donate

Email the Committee

Include your name, email address, phone number, and a list of the items you wish to donate.

[email protected]

Call & Leave a Message

A Social & Welfare Committee member will call you back.

(919) 834-9572 ext. 1338

A member of the Social & Welfare Committee will get in touch with you to ensure that all items are in accordance with the guidelines below, and to coordinate the delivery or donation of the items.

What You Can Donate

House-wares — dishes, kitchen utensils, lamps, etc.

Small appliances — microwave, vacuum cleaners, etc.

Large appliances in working condition — refrigerators, stoves, washers/dryers, etc.

Furniture — dressers, tables, bed frames and sofas.

Iron and ironing board.

Television, antenna, and digital converter in working condition.

Domestics — curtains, linen, bedspreads, blankets, etc.

Sporting goods, bicycles.

Books and school supplies.

Hardware and tools.

Furniture and appliances should be in good working condition, since we do not have the facility to repair or refurbish any item. Please test all electronic items (TV, microwave oven, etc.) to make sure they are in good working condition, and pack all parts of a donation in a separate, clearly labeled box so nothing is missing.

What Items Are Not Accepted

Clothing or footwear.

Furniture in need of repair — soiled, torn, missing pieces, etc.

Large appliances in need of repair — refrigerators, stoves, washers/dryers, etc.

Automobiles and automobile parts of any kind — tires, rims, hubcaps, batteries, etc.

Windows, screens, shutters, doors.

Scrap lumber, concrete, bricks, stones.

Bathroom/kitchen fixtures — sinks, bathtubs, toilets, etc.

Paint, household chemicals, insecticides, etc.

Check Before You Donate

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If you are unsure whether an item qualifies, please call (919) 834-9572 ext. 1338 to confirm.
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Please check your items carefully before donating, to make sure they are all items you truly want to give to charity — the chances of retrieving any donation given by accident are very small.
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In general, it is requested that the donor transport the goods. However, for large items such as furniture or appliances (a washer or dryer, for example), we may be able to help arrange for the items to be picked up. Please call (919) 834-9572 ext. 1338 to coordinate the move and delivery.

Donations Are Tax Deductible

Your donations to the IAR Social & Welfare Committee are tax deductible. We will give you a receipt listing the items you have donated. Valuations of these donations are not performed by the IAR Social & Welfare Committee, and need to be done in accordance with IRS guidelines.

Ready to donate, or have a question?

Reach out by email or phone above, and a committee member will follow up to coordinate the details.

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