- Page title: Where to Donate in Londonderry, NH & Nearby | Londonderry Local - Description: Find where to donate clothes, books, food, household goods and pet supplies in Londonderry, NH and nearby. See verified rules, donation hours and official links. - Canonical HTML: [https://londonderrylocal.com/donations/](https://londonderrylocal.com/donations/) Give locally # Where to donate in Londonderry, NH & nearby. Clothes and household goods? Start with Orchard Makeover Ministry. Books? Try Leach Library. Food or financial support? Contact the Londonderry End 68 Hours of Hunger team or the New Hampshire Food Bank. Check each destination’s rules before making the trip. Researched October 3, 2026 · 7 selected organizations ## What are you giving? [Clothes & household goods](https://londonderrylocal.com/donations/#makeover-ministry) [Books & media](https://londonderrylocal.com/donations/#leach-library) [Food](https://londonderrylocal.com/donations/#end68) [Small furniture](https://londonderrylocal.com/donations/#marion-gerrish) [Pet supplies](https://londonderrylocal.com/donations/#animal-rescue) [Financial gifts](https://londonderrylocal.com/donations/#nh-food-bank) ## Find a donation destination quickly. Donation hours can differ from shopping hours. Names link to the full instructions below. | Where | What they accept | Your next step | | --- | --- | --- | | [Orchard Makeover Ministry](https://londonderrylocal.com/donations/#makeover-ministry) Londonderry | Clothing & selected household goods | Clothing-only drop box; appointment for other goods | | [Leach Library](https://londonderrylocal.com/donations/#leach-library) Londonderry | Books, DVDs, music CDs, games & puzzles | Contact the library about a drop-off | | [End 68 Hours of Hunger — Londonderry](https://londonderrylocal.com/donations/#end68) Londonderry | Food & financial gifts | Contact the coordinator; local giving link on official page | | [Marion Gerrish Community Center Thrift Shop](https://londonderrylocal.com/donations/#marion-gerrish) Derry | Clothing, household goods & selected small furniture | Mon–Thu & Sat, 9 AM–3:45 PM | | [Outfitters — Families in Transition](https://londonderrylocal.com/donations/#outfitters) Manchester | Clothing, housewares, linens & selected electronics | Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat, 8:30 AM–3 PM | | [Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire](https://londonderrylocal.com/donations/#animal-rescue) Bedford | Requested pet food & shelter supplies | Wishlist; staffed drop-off 10 AM–4 PM daily | | [New Hampshire Food Bank](https://londonderrylocal.com/donations/#nh-food-bank) Manchester · statewide work | Financial gifts & coordinated food drives | Official giving page; arrange a food drive first | ## Donate in Londonderry Londonderry ### Orchard Makeover Ministry 136 Pillsbury Road, Londonderry, NH 03053 An outreach program that gives donated items to people in need rather than reselling them. What to give New or clean, gently used clothing, shoes and coats are welcome. The ministry also lists working small kitchen appliances, dishes, new toiletries, paper products and complete toys. How to donate **Clothing-only drop box; appointment for other goods** The drop box at Orchard is for clothing only. Arrange a warehouse appointment for other donations; the church address is not an unrestricted household-goods drop-off. No furniture, large appliances, perishable food or items needing repair or professional cleaning. [Donation rules & contact](https://www.orchardnh.org/makeover-ministry) [603-425-6231](tel:+16034256231) [Back to quick list](https://londonderrylocal.com/donations/#quick-list) Londonderry ### Leach Library 276 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, NH 03053 A local option for clean, usable reading materials and selected media. Donations may be added to the collection or sold in the library’s book sale room. What to give The guidelines include children’s books, paperbacks, selected hardcover fiction and nonfiction, DVDs, music CDs, CD books, complete games and puzzles. How to donate **Contact the library about a drop-off** No pickup. Do not leave donations outside or in the book return. Textbooks, magazines, marked or damaged books and musty materials are not accepted; age and condition restrictions apply to other books. Ask about large quantities before bringing them. [Materials donation guidelines (PDF)](https://www.londonderrynh.gov/261/Materials-Donation-Guidelines-PDF) [Library location & contact](https://www.londonderrynh.gov/371/Leach-Library) [603-432-1132](tel:+16034321132) [Back to quick list](https://londonderrylocal.com/donations/#quick-list) Londonderry ### End 68 Hours of Hunger — Londonderry Londonderry program · coordinate with the local team Support the Londonderry community’s hunger-relief program through its local team. What to give The community page lists food drop-off points at South Elementary School and the Londonderry Police Department, plus a “Donate to this community” link for financial support. How to donate **Contact the coordinator; local giving link on official page** Email LondonderryNH@end68hoursofhunger.org or call the coordinator to confirm needed items, collection arrangements and access times before arriving. The page does not publish donation hours; do not assume school or police-building access means unrestricted drop-off. [Londonderry program & ways to give](https://www.end68hoursofhunger.org/find-your-community/new-hampshire/londonderry/) [336-577-6904](tel:+13365776904) [Back to quick list](https://londonderrylocal.com/donations/#quick-list) ## Nearby donation options Derry ### Marion Gerrish Community Center Thrift Shop 39 West Broadway, Derry, NH 03038 Donated items are sold to help operate the community center. Use the lower-level entrance under the blue awning. What to give Accepts clean, sellable clothing, shoes, recent books, toys, linens, small appliances and selected small furniture such as end tables, bookcases and wooden chairs. How to donate **Mon–Thu & Sat, 9 AM–3:45 PM** Donation intake is closed Friday and Sunday. Never leave items outside. No couches, recliners, mattresses, baby equipment, large appliances, TVs, computers or pressed-particleboard furniture. Call 603-434-8866 ext. 4 about uncertain items, dining sets or larger pieces before loading them. Donation hours differ from shop hours; check for schedule changes. [Thrift shop donation rules & hours](https://mgccderrynh.org/thrift-shop/) [603-434-8866](tel:+16034348866) [Back to quick list](https://londonderrylocal.com/donations/#quick-list) Manchester ### Outfitters — Families in Transition 394 Second Street, Manchester, NH 03102 Donations support Families in Transition’s work with people experiencing homelessness. Needed items can serve program participants directly; additional goods are sold to support the mission. What to give The official list includes clothing, shoes, dishes, pots and pans, small kitchen appliances, blankets, towels and books. How to donate **Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat, 8:30 AM–3 PM** No furniture or donation pickup. No mattresses, infant furniture, car seats, strollers, large appliances, CRT TVs or damaged, stained, wet or foul-smelling items. Do not leave goods on the dock outside donation hours. Confirm specific electronics against the current accepted-items list. [Accepted items & donation hours](https://www.fitnh.org/outfitters/) [603-641-6691](tel:+16036416691) [Back to quick list](https://londonderrylocal.com/donations/#quick-list) Bedford ### Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire 545 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110 Choose from the shelter’s current wishlist rather than assuming every pet product is useful. What to give Listed cat needs include unscented, non-clumping clay litter, specified Science Diet foods, toys and scratchers. The page also has wishlists for dogs, small animals and shelter supplies. How to donate **Wishlist; staffed drop-off 10 AM–4 PM daily** Between 10 AM and 4 PM, ring the front-door buzzer for help. The donation page provides rear collection-bin instructions outside those times. Bring canned food only from 10 AM to 4 PM to avoid spoilage or freezing. Check the current wishlist and ask before donating unlisted items. [Shelter wishlist & drop-off instructions](https://www.rescueleague.org/wishlists) [603-472-3647](tel:+16034723647) [Back to quick list](https://londonderrylocal.com/donations/#quick-list) Manchester · statewide work ### New Hampshire Food Bank 700 East Industrial Park Drive, Manchester, NH 03109 A regional option for supporting hunger relief across New Hampshire. What to give The official donation page offers online, phone and mailed giving. For mailed gifts, it says to make checks payable to New Hampshire Food Bank at the address above. How to donate **Official giving page; arrange a food drive first** For food collections, use the official food-drive guidance and contact the team about current needs and delivery arrangements. Do not treat the mailing address as an unrestricted food drop-off. No donor drop-off hours are asserted here. [Financial giving options](https://nhfoodbank.org/get-involved/donate/) [Food-drive guidance](https://nhfoodbank.org/get-involved/food-drives/) [603-669-9725](tel:+16036699725) [Back to quick list](https://londonderrylocal.com/donations/#quick-list) ## Before you load the car ### Match the current wishlist Give clean, usable items the organization actually needs. Ask about large loads, unusual items and furniture before transporting them. ### Check donation hours Confirm current intake times, holiday changes and appointments. A business being open does not mean it is accepting donations. ### Keep unsuitable items out Donations are not disposal. For damaged or rejected items, check our [waste, transfer station and disposal guide](https://londonderrylocal.com/waste-disposal/). ## Donation questions, answered ### Where can I donate clothes in Londonderry? Orchard Makeover Ministry lists a clothing-only drop box at 136 Pillsbury Road. Household donations require a warehouse appointment. Nearby, Marion Gerrish in Derry and Outfitters in Manchester accept clothing during their published donation hours. ### Where can I donate books in Londonderry? Leach Library accepts selected books and other materials under its donation guidelines. Contact the library first, especially for a large collection. Do not put donations in the book return or leave them outside. ### Where can I donate furniture near Londonderry? Marion Gerrish in Derry accepts selected small furniture and asks donors to call about certain larger pieces. It does not take couches, recliners, mattresses or pressed-particleboard furniture. Orchard Makeover Ministry and Outfitters do not accept furniture. ### Can I leave donations outside after closing? Only use a specifically designated drop box or collection bin for the items the organization permits. Marion Gerrish, Outfitters and Leach Library instruct donors not to leave donations outside. Check each destination’s instructions before arriving. Looking for help instead? See [food pantries and free meals near Londonderry](https://londonderrylocal.com/food-assistance/). ## Sources & accuracy Each listing links to the organization’s official instructions, checked October 3, 2026. This is a selected guide, not a complete directory. Accepted items, capacity and schedules can change; confirm with the organization before a special trip. 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