Where can I donate…?
At Local Maternity Thread, our mission is to keep maternity and nursing clothing in circulation. While we gladly accept maternity and nursing clothing, our cozy little space means we can't take other items at this time.
Looking to donate baby gear, clothing, diapers or other essentials? We've got you covered—check out our local donation tips below! ✨
Where can I donate baby clothing?
A Wider Circle (Silver Spring)
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Mutual Aid Clothing Closet - donate by leaving clothing in the bins at Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, 310 Tulip Avenue Takoma Park, MD
Where can I donate non-maternity adult clothing?
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Mutual Aid Clothing Closet - donate by leaving clothing in the bins at Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, 310 Tulip Avenue Takoma Park, MD
A Wider Circle (Silver Spring) accepts professional adult clothing only
Where can I donate clothing that is stained or torn?
Goodwill turns surplus textile waste into insulation.
Where can I donate diapers?
The DC Diaper Bank accepts diapers at over 160 diaper donation drop off locations in the area.
Where can I donate breast pumps?
Mamatoto Village and A Wider Circle accept donations of ONLY closed-system breastpumps. Donated breast pumps must be clean, and the donor must provide a new, factory-sealed set of tubing and parts for the recipient. Pump and parts must be boxed so as to stay together in transport. New and unused breast pumps, parts, and supplies like nursing pads or nipple cream can always be donated too!
Open-system pumps cannot be accepted for donation but can be recycled with the manufacturer to keep them out of the landfill.
Where can I donate other baby feeding supplies, like bottles, breast pump parts, etc.?
A Wider Circle accepts new and unused breast pump parts and supplies like nursing pads or nipple cream.
To pass along used baby feeding supplies, consider posting in your local Buy Nothing group or offering them on your neighborhood listserv.
Where can I donate postpartum items?
As far as we know, no organizations in the DMV accept postpartum items. To pass along postpartum items to other expecting families, consider posting in your local Buy Nothing group or offering them on your neighborhood listserv.
Where can I donate pregnancy pillows and nursing pillows?
As far as we know, no organizations in the DMV accept pregnancy pillows and nursing pillows. They take up a lot of space and people often don’t want to take them second-hand from someone they don’t know, so please don’t drop them off anyway! To pass along a pregnancy or nursing pillow, consider posting in your local Buy Nothing group or offering them on your neighborhood listserv. Otherwise, you may take them to Value Village or Goodwill.
If you are aware of additional places to donate items, please let us know at info@localmaternitythread.org.
