Donation Center

Appointments are required for these categories: 

This requirement ensures compliance with fire safety regulations and allows us to accommodate limited space

 

  • Seasonal clothing and accessories

(any amount due to limited space and to keep fire safe)

 

  • Furniture

(Saturday emails will be responded to on Mondays, please plan accordingly)

 

  • Books

 

  • 6 or more boxes/bags/bins of any items

 

 

Donation Center Hours:

 Wed, Fri & Sat

10 am – 4 pm

(Emergency & scheduled closures will be displayed with website pop-ups that must be (x) out and on social media) 

 

Visible directional signs on open receiving days & times

 

5 Hastings Street Mendon, Ma 01756

 

 

Please fill out the forms below to schedule your drop-offs. We ask that clothing and linen donations be freshly laundered and received in plastic bags and off of hangers.

Appointments are required for these categories:

This requirement ensures compliance with fire safety regulations and allows us to accommodate limited space

 

  • Seasonal clothing and accessories (any amount due to limited space and to keep fire safe)

 

  • Furniture (Saturday emails will be responded to on Monday, please plan accordingly)

 

  • Books

 

  • 6 or more boxes/bags/bins of any items

 

 

Donation Center Hours:

Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays 10 am – 4 pm

Visible directional signs on receiving days and times

Blessing Barn Home Store

5 Hastings Street Mendon, Ma 01756

(Emergency & scheduled closures will be displayed with website pop-ups that you have to (x) out and on social media)

 

 

 

 

Please fill out the forms below to schedule your drop-offs. We ask that clothing and linen donations be freshly laundered and received in plastic bags and off of hangers.

Clothing & Accessories

Furniture & Vintage Items (Drop off only)

Books (see list below for exclusions)

6+ Boxes / Bins / Bags of any items

ITEMS WE DO NOT ACCEPT:

 

  • Any toys must be in like new condition, stuffed animals with tags still on

  • Baby gear that is expired or recalled

  • Bread machines

  • Christmas decor between January – July

  • Computers & computer parts

  • Custom drapes/curtains

  • Dictionaries – Encyclopedias – Magazines

  • Large exercise equipment

  • Mattresses & boxsprings

  • Non-seasonal clothing (please no dirty clothing or any with stains or rips)

  • Sporting goods & accessories

  • Stereo systems

  • TVs (unless under 5 years old and flat panel)

  • Used humidifiers

  • VHS & cassette tapes

 

This is private property with video and audio recording. Illegal dumping will be reported to law enforcement.

Donation Prep & FAQ Info

The Blessing Barns are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with small staff and volunteers dedicated to providing our neighbors with a sustainable way to repurpose their unneeded items while supporting local individuals and families in need. Here are some tips that can help us make the most of your donation:

 

Please Be Patient During Busy Times

We accept donations 3 days a week but some times are busier than others. Our staff and volunteers work to help all donors as quickly as possible, but if you stop by on a weekend please be prepared for a potential wait. Our donation driveway is also a ONE WAY with signage indicating where to drive. Please do not turn around in the lot so we can keep the road clear and safe for everyone. Friendly reminder, it is an honor for us work alongside friends with special needs and intellectual disabilities. Please be kind to all our staff and volunteers. We appreciate you!

 

Pre-Wash Please

We don’t have the resources to launder items, so please make sure your seasonal clothing donations are clean. Household items should be clean and undamaged as well. Items that are not in usable condition usually are not sellable.

 

Keep it Organized

Putting like items together can expedite the sorting process. Please take clothing off of hangers and bag or box clothing separately from household items.

 

Wrap it Up

We would hate for any fragile items to be damaged before they can find their new owner! Please wrap breakables as best as you can.

 

Tax Receipts – Consider What It’s Worth

Think about what value you would like to claim on your tax deduction receipt before you drop off if applicable. Many professionals estimate fair market value to be about 20%-30% of the item’s original price and condition. Age is also taken into consideration. We do not hand out blank tax receipts.