Mending and Donation Resource Guide

Written By rachel mednick

New or gently used clothing donations

**(make sure items are clean with no visible holes or stains before donating to ensure items stay out of landfill)

  • Broad Street Love - Schedule an appointment to drop off in South Philly.

    • 315 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19107

  • Open Hearts Cafe - Check their website for current drop-off hours in Rittenhouse Square

    • 1904 Walnut St., Philadelphia PA 19103

  • The Wardrobe - Drop off locations in Northern Liberties, Upper Darby, Exton, and Kennett Square, or see their website to schedule a pick-up.

    • 710 S 5th St., Philadelphia, PA 19147

  • Philly Aids Thrift - Check their website for current drop-off hours at South Philly location

    • 710 S 5th St., Philadelphia, PA 19147

  • Project HOME - In Fairmount; almost all types of clothing are accepted

    • 1523 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19130


  1. Items Unable to be Resold; Donating to Recycle

  • Retrievr - Schedule a pickup of clothes and home linens at their website; it will be sorted and resold or downcycled 

  • Thousand Fell - Get a shipping label at their website to send in clean clothes and linens in any condition; in return, you receive a discount to purchase their zero-waste footwear. They guarantee that nothing goes to landfill nor overseas.

  • Trashie - Purchase a “Take-Back Bag” from their website and send in washed clothes and linen in any condition to be downcycled; you can earn rewards at their marketplace of sustainable brands


  1. Mending Resources (Clothing)

  • Love Your Schmatte - See website for a price list and directions to email for a quote.

  • PHLGRL - Vintage seller who also offers repair and alterations services; call to schedule appointment

  • SewRob - Various locations around the area where their motto is, “We can repair anything that fits under a sewing machine.”

  • Gear Re-Store - Complete their form (at website) and locals can drop off their technical outdoor gear for specialized repair and restoration. People across the country can access this service through their retail partners.

    • 801 Carpenters Crossing, Suite #3, Folcroft, PA 19032

  • Most dry-cleaners also do clothing repair; some highly-recommended businesses on the internet are:

    • New Master Tailor and Cleaners

      • 1620 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

    • All Bright

      • 609 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

  1. Mending Resources (Shoes) 

  • Dom’s Shoe Repair

    • 203 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

  • Benjamin’s On The Row

    • 740 Sansom St # 401, Philadelphia, PA 19107


  1. How to prepare clothing for donation


  1. Policy to support


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