Emmaus Homeless Shelter in Ellsworth accepts physical donations that support shelter guests and people moving into permanent housing. Its official site specifically requests lightly used or new seasonal clothing in good condition, including coats and other warm clothing, and also identifies household goods such as dishes, cookware, small kitchen appliances, linens, bedding, lamps, tables, chairs,

Rice Public Library accepts books and DVDs that are new or in like-new condition. Donors with more than one bag are instructed to call ahead so staff can assist. The library does not accept VHS or cassette tapes, encyclopedias, nonfiction books more than ten years old, magazines, or textbooks. Materials may be added to the

Sea Witch Thrift in Milbridge accepts donated resale goods as part of Skybird Wildlife Center’s fundraising and reuse program. The shop features clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, and home décor, and its official page specifically encourages community members to donate seasonal items. Purchases and donations support Skybird Wildlife’s work rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing Maine wildlife. For

Lincolnville Community Library accepts gifts of books, audiobooks, and movie DVDs in excellent condition during certain times of the year, with donors asked to check with the librarian before bringing material. The library does not accept textbooks, outdated reference books or travel guides, encyclopedias, Reader’s Digest condensed books, VHS tapes, computer manuals, unpublished manuscripts, or

Monroe Community Library accepts gifts of books and other materials. Its donation policy welcomes books and audiovisual materials that meet the library’s selection standards and explains that donated items may be added to the collection or handled in another way if they are duplicates, dated, damaged, or otherwise not needed. The library does not accept

Norridgewock Public Library accepts donations of new and lightly used books and asks donors to bring them to the library during normal operating hours rather than placing them in the book drop. The town’s official library page publishes this guidance directly, making the program a clear physical donation option for book collections that remain in

Paw in the Door accepts gently used goods for recurring fundraising yard sales that support its cat-rescue work. Current event guidance requests clean, usable sale items and has included dishes, linens, furniture, books, decorative items, gardening goods, clothing in good condition, and working electrical items. The organization excludes computers, outdated electronics, large appliances, heavy exercise

The Town of Deer Isle operates a Take It or Leave It Building at its municipal Transfer Station for good reusable items. The official town page states that the reuse building accepts items that still have useful life while excluding chemicals, clothing, upholstered furniture, food and liquids. The broader Transfer Station is limited to Deer

New Hope Midcoast accepts selected physical donations for its work with people affected by domestic abuse. Its current wish list includes office and household-consumable supplies, and it is accepting new and gently used high-quality women’s and children’s clothing and accessories for its annual Pop Up Shop. Clothing may be in all sizes and seasons but

The Town of Stonington Transfer Station includes a take-it-or-leave-it reuse section for qualifying goods that remain useful. The town’s official Transfer Station page identifies this area alongside its recycling and disposal operations and instructs visitors to check with the attendant before leaving items for the Swap Shop or other special areas. Use of the Transfer

Midcoast Youth Center & Skatepark accepts in-kind support tied to current youth-program needs. Its official support page maintains a wish list and identifies larger physical items such as bike racks, new scooters, and an industrial outdoor grill, in addition to an online list of current needs. The organization serves youth in Sagadahoc County and surrounding

The Town of Dresden operates a Swap Shop at its Transfer Station and Recycling Center for usable goods that residents no longer need. The town’s official site states that the Swap Shop carries free clothing and shoes, books, toys and other household items and specifically describes the location as a place to donate or take