The United Methodist Economic Ministry operates a long-standing thrift shop at its Salem Township campus offering used clothing, housewares, decor, antiques and other reusable goods. The ministry describes thrift as one of its core services and its Salem location as a community resource built around donated and reused goods. Because inventory, storage and acceptance needs

Touch of Class Too in Jay accepts clean clothing donations in its front donation bin during operating hours. The official Work First site also states that household items may be brought into the shop for staff evaluation rather than left outside. Clothing should be lightly used and packed in manageable bags; the program asks donors

The Portland Thrift Store & Donation Center accepts donated goods that are then sold through The Salvation Army Family Store program. The official page confirms the Warren Avenue location and identifies it specifically as a donation center. Donors should bring clean, reusable items that fit current store needs; acceptance may vary with storage capacity and

The Cubby Caribou location accepts gently used physical goods for resale, including clothing, books, home decor, furniture, electronics, appliances, toys, televisions, seasonal items and other usable merchandise. The organization states that donated items generally go directly to the sales floor and that donors may drop off items or contact a store about pickup. The Cubby

The Cubby Presque Isle location accepts gently used physical goods for resale, including clothing, books, home decor, furniture, electronics, appliances, toys, televisions, seasonal items and other usable merchandise. The organization states that donated items generally go directly to the sales floor and that donors may drop off items or contact a store about pickup. The

The Lewiston Family Thrift Store & Donation Center accepts donated goods for resale through The Salvation Army family-store system. The official location page identifies this as both a thrift store and donation center and lists regular Monday-through-Saturday hours. Donated usable goods are sold through the store; item acceptance is subject to current store standards and

Spurwink ALLTECH operates an assistive-technology recycle and reuse program that accepts donated durable medical and adaptive equipment. The organization specifically identifies walkers, canes, crutches, shower benches, wheelchairs, commodes and other adaptive equipment as donation categories. Donated equipment is incorporated into a reuse program that makes assistive devices available at reduced cost or through temporary loans,

Portland Gear Hub is a nonprofit community bike and outdoor-gear shop that accepts donated bicycles, bike parts and accessories, cross-country skis, snowshoes, winter and outdoor apparel, complete tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads and backpacks. The organization refurbishes usable equipment for resale or donation through its programs and salvages reusable parts from items that cannot be

Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter & Services accepts in-kind donations at its Waterville shelter. The organization publishes a current needs list and asks donors to check items in at the front desk. Needs can include food, hygiene and cleaning supplies, linens and other practical essentials; the list changes as shelter and community-pantry demand changes, so this is

Stepping Stone Housing states that its thrift program accepts donations seven days a week at the six-bay garage behind the thrift store. Accepted items include clean solid furniture, working appliances, cabinets, dishes and glassware, home décor, art, jewelry, building materials, hardware, tools, kitchen items, working power equipment, camping gear, bed frames, clean mattresses and box

Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center accepts in-kind items only when they appear on its current wish list. The organization states that this restriction helps it manage storage and focus on the most pressing needs of the people it serves. Because needs change, donors should not assume that general household goods or clothing are currently wanted;

Ruth’s Reusable Resources is a nonprofit reuse center that redistributes donated business and school supplies to Maine educators. Its official site schedules public supply-donation days on select Fridays and asks donors to review current donation guidelines because accepted products change with program needs. This is a specialty reuse outlet rather than a general thrift store,