Donate at 2nd Ave: Find a Center, Check Hours & Prepare Items
2nd Ave Community Donation Centers accept reusable clothing and household goods at participating 2nd Ave thrift stores. Locations operate across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, with some donation sites branded GreenDrop.
If you are clearing out a closet, donating household items or looking for the nearest drop-off location, the most important steps are to choose the correct center, check its donation hours and make sure your items are reusable.
2nd Ave Community Donation Center Locations & Hours
The following locations are listed in the official 2nd Ave/Savers directory. Telephone numbers below are for the donation centers where a separate donation contact is published.
New Jersey Donation Centers
| Location | Address | Phone & hours |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill | 2110 Route 38, Unit 10A Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 |
856-283-2456 Daily 9 AM–9 PM |
| Voorhees | 154 Route 73, Suite 2A Voorhees, NJ 08043 |
640-230-6994 Daily 9 AM–9 PM |
| Union | 2661 Morris Avenue Union, NJ 07083 |
732-875-1960 Mon–Sat 9 AM–9 PM Sun 9 AM–7 PM |
| Hamilton Township | 1071 Whitehorse Mercerville Road Hamilton Township, NJ 08610 |
732-743-9630 Daily 9 AM–9 PM |
| Pennsauken | 7533 South Crescent Boulevard Pennsauken Township, NJ 08109 |
Store: 856-665-2800 Donation hours listed daily 9 AM–9 PM |
Local directions: Cherry Hill is in the Plaza at Cherry Hill across from Cherry Hill Mall; Voorhees is at Cedar Hill Shopping Center; Union is near Morris and Liberty Avenues; Hamilton is near Whitehorse Mercerville and Kuser Roads.
Pennsylvania, Maryland & Virginia
| Location | Address | Phone & hours |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia – Swanson Street | 2000 South Swanson Street Philadelphia, PA 19148 |
215-543-7120 Daily 9 AM–9 PM |
| Philadelphia – Franklin Mills | 163 Franklin Mills Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19154 |
267-551-3885 Daily 9 AM–9 PM |
| Laurel | 201 Fort Meade Road Laurel, MD 20707 |
240-297-9831 Daily 9 AM–9 PM |
| Alexandria | 8750 Richmond Highway Alexandria, VA 22309 |
703-462-1486 Daily 9 AM–9 PM |
Not every 2nd Ave retail store accepts donations. For example, the company’s Woodbridge/Smoketown Virginia store page explicitly says donations are not accepted at that location.
What Can You Donate at 2nd Ave?
Official donation-center listings identify the following accepted item categories.
Reusable shirts, jeans, pants, coats, dresses, children’s clothes, footwear and similar items.
Backpacks, purses and other usable bags.
Clean towels, linens, blankets and similar household textiles in reusable condition.
Books and other usable media items subject to the location’s acceptance rules.
Complete, safe and reusable games, puzzles and toys.
Dishes, cookware, storage containers, home accessories and other small household goods.
Eligible small electronics; contact staff about the particular device before carrying it in.
Reusable small household appliances in suitable condition.
Some small furniture is accepted. Confirm dimensions, condition and unloading requirements.
Reusable sports equipment and smaller exercise-related items.
What Should You Not Bring Without Checking?
Acceptance rules can differ by center, especially for bulky, safety-sensitive or regulated items. Before loading a vehicle, call ahead about:
- Mattresses, box springs and heavily worn upholstered furniture.
- Large appliances such as refrigerators, ovens or washing machines.
- Large televisions, damaged computer monitors or broken electronics.
- Recalled infant equipment, used car seats or other child-safety devices.
- Hazardous chemicals, paint, fuel, pesticides and flammable liquids.
- Weapons, ammunition and similar restricted items.
- Food, liquids, opened personal-care products or medicines.
- Broken glass, wet textiles, moldy items and heavily damaged furniture.
- Oversized furniture that staff may not be able to handle.
How to Drop Off Donations: Step by Step
Find the location using the official 2nd Ave/Savers locator. Make sure the listing says Community Donation Center or GreenDrop rather than retail store only.
Use the location’s donation-center listing. Remember that shopping and donation hours may differ.
Separate clothes, household items, books, toys, electronics and small furniture. Remove trash and anything heavily damaged.
Use secure bags or cartons that staff can handle safely. Separate fragile items and protect sharp edges.
Follow the store’s donation signs and parking instructions. For a bulky item, contact staff before unloading.
Allow staff to review or direct your donation. Do not leave items outside an unattended or closed facility.
If you need an acknowledgement for personal records, ask the attendant what documentation the location or nonprofit partner provides.
Write down the donation date, nonprofit partner, item descriptions and estimated fair market values if relevant to your tax records.
Who Benefits From 2nd Ave Donations?
The official listings for the centers covered in this guide identify the Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation, also known as the Purple Heart Foundation, as their nonprofit partner.
The process is important to understand:
- You donate qualifying reusable goods at a participating Community Donation Center or GreenDrop site.
- 2nd Ave, GreenDrop or the applicable operator accepts the items on behalf of the nonprofit partner.
- The for-profit operator pays its nonprofit partner for qualifying donated goods.
- The partner receives revenue that can help fund its programs and services.
- Items may enter the secondhand retail reuse system instead of being discarded.
What Happens to Your Clothing?
Reusable items can be resold through the secondhand system. This helps extend their useful life. The business also reports broader reuse and landfill-diversion efforts, although not every individual donation is guaranteed to be sold or reused.
Donation Receipts & Tax Deductions
A donation of qualifying goods to an eligible charitable organization may be tax-deductible under applicable U.S. tax rules, but dropping something off does not automatically guarantee a deduction.
What to Record
- Date of donation.
- Name of the nonprofit credited with receiving the goods.
- Address of the drop-off center.
- Description and approximate quantity of items.
- Condition of goods.
- Your reasonable fair market value estimate.
- Any acknowledgment or other documentation provided.
Ask the attendant whether they can provide a donation acknowledgement for the nonprofit partner. Do not assume a retail purchase receipt is proof of a charitable donation. The donor is generally responsible for establishing item values and meeting IRS requirements.
Can You Get a Pickup Instead of Dropping Items Off?
2nd Ave Community Donation Centers are primarily described as staffed drop-off locations. GreenDrop and its charitable partners may offer pickup arrangements in some service areas, but that should not be assumed for every store or ZIP code.
If you cannot transport your donation:
- Identify your ZIP code and approximate donation quantity.
- Check whether GreenDrop provides pickup service in your area.
- Review size and item restrictions before scheduling.
- Confirm who will collect the items and which nonprofit is credited.
- Use the official provider’s scheduling instructions if pickup is available.
Never leave donations at a curb or an unattended drop-off site without explicit pickup instructions.
Local Tips Before Visiting
Both centers list daily 9 AM–9 PM donation hours. Cherry Hill is across from Cherry Hill Mall, while Voorhees is at Cedar Hill Shopping Center.
The donation center closes at 7 PM on Sundays even though the adjacent 2nd Ave retail store lists 9 PM closing. Check the donation schedule, not just the store schedule.
There are at least two verified GreenDrop sites at 2nd Ave stores: South Swanson Street and Franklin Mills Boulevard. Use the correct address for your neighborhood.
The official center listings identify separate donation telephone numbers. Call the center directly if you have furniture or unusual items.
Before Leaving Home: Donation Checklist
- Choose a store location that explicitly accepts donations.
- Confirm donation hours and holiday availability.
- Wash, dry and organize clothing and textiles.
- Check that toys, appliances and electronics are safe and reasonably functional.
- Separate fragile goods and securely close boxes.
- Call about bulky or unusual items.
- Leave hazardous waste and non-reusable trash out of the donation.
- Bring documentation information if you need a donor acknowledgement.
- Follow staff instructions during unloading.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is 2nd Ave Community Donation Center?
It is a donation drop-off program at participating 2nd Ave thrift stores, where reusable clothing and household goods are accepted on behalf of nonprofit partners.
2. Where are 2nd Ave Community Donation Centers located?
Verified locations include Cherry Hill, Voorhees, Union, Hamilton Township and Pennsauken in New Jersey; Philadelphia in Pennsylvania; Laurel in Maryland; and Alexandria in Virginia.
3. What are 2nd Ave donation center hours?
Many listed sites operate daily from 9 AM to 9 PM. Union, New Jersey lists Monday–Saturday 9 AM–9 PM and Sunday 9 AM–7 PM. Confirm the specific site’s current hours.
4. Is it free to donate at 2nd Ave?
Yes. Dropping off accepted reusable items at participating Community Donation Centers does not require paying an admission or donation fee.
5. What items does 2nd Ave accept?
Official donation listings include clothing, shoes, bags, books, media, toys, games, bed and bath goods, housewares, electronics, small appliances, sporting goods and small furniture, subject to condition and location rules.
6. Can I donate furniture and electronics?
Some small furniture and electronics are accepted, but staff may refuse oversized, broken, unsafe or unsuitable items. Call the particular donation center before bringing furniture or unusual electronics.
7. Does 2nd Ave offer donation pickup?
The centers primarily provide staffed drop-off service. GreenDrop or partner programs may offer pickup in certain service areas, but availability must be confirmed for your ZIP code.
8. Which charity benefits from 2nd Ave donations?
The verified center pages covered in this guide identify Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation, also known as Purple Heart Foundation, as the nonprofit partner. The for-profit operator pays the nonprofit for qualifying goods.
9. Can I request a donation receipt?
Ask the donation attendant about acknowledgement documents available through the nonprofit partner. Keep your own record of donated items and values. Whether a donation is deductible depends on applicable tax rules and documentation.
10. Can I leave donations outside after closing?
Do not leave donations outside or unattended unless the location explicitly authorizes it. Use the posted donation-center hours and follow staff directions.
Official Links for Your Donation
2nd Ave — Official Donation Instructions and Accepted Goods
Official Store and Community Donation Center Locator
Cherry Hill Donation Center — Address, Hours and Phone
Voorhees Donation Center — Address, Hours and Phone
Union GreenDrop Center — Address and Special Sunday Hours