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Free items near you by city and county, in your community.
Free items may be given out near you with the stuff available through local charities, churches, neighborhood giveaways, and other local community programs. These organizations help people facing a temporary hardship or anyone looking for free stuff by providing essential items at no cost. The items given out are usually offered at the local level, even a neighborhood, and depend on donations, funding, and community need.
This page listing programs for free stuff serves as a centralized directory to help people find places in their community that give away free items, generally secondhand items with some new goods. The links to programs listed below, as you scroll down, may provide a wide range of stuff including clothes, furniture, household goods, school supplies, hygiene items, or other basic necessities. There are even local neighborhood nonprofit groups (such as clothing closets or faith based groups) as well as other options for free stuff. Some organizations also distribute new items when funding or donations from the community allows.
Free item distribution is managed locally and takes place in towns, neighborhoods and even your own street where you live. Hours of operation, eligibility rules, and the type of items available vary by location and by what has been donated, as the giveaways do rely on the generosity of others. Due to this, anyone looking for stuff should select their city, county, or state below to find organizations near them and review local details (phone, address, etc.) before visiting a location.
Places that giveaway free stuff in your community
While most of the organizations that give out free stuff are local, there are some more regional or national options too. Some of the programs are organized by national nonprofit organizations, faith based groups or charities that cover the entire country. These different programs are below, as they may also provide items or coordinate the distribution of free stuff in a community - though eligibility will vary.
- Free items are distributed through a variety of local assistance programs. Clothing closets offer free local clothes distribution and furniture banks provide free items. This includes adult or children clothes, shoes, winter coats, beds, furniture, and household items. There are even a variety of local places that give appliances for free. These programs often serve families with children, seniors, people with disabilities, and individuals returning to work or school.
- Free school supplies may be available to low-income families, particularly before the start of the school year. Local charities and community organizations distribute backpacks, notebooks, and other supplies to help students attend school prepared. There are many options we have listed that you can use to find free school supplies near you for low-income families.
- Free transportation-related items may also be available. Some organizations help with gas cards and you can find gasoline near you for free. There are also charitable rides to work, medical appointments, or other essential destinations. While not nearly as common, there are some localized giveaways or grants that can provide free cars near you.
- Some non-profits and government agencies also offer low-cost or free bus tickets. In limited cases, nonprofit organizations operate vehicle donation or transportation assistance programs to help families maintain employment with more details here on where to get a ride to work or an emergency appointment near you.
- Free items may also be available through community-based online platforms, including online sites or apps. Local residents often give away surplus goods through neighborhood websites or mobile applications, such as the Freebies alert app for local giveaways. These items are typically available for local pickup and may include furniture, household items, or clothing. Some websites and companies seeking customers also offer free sample type products, such as free product samples in the mail which benefits the company and consumer.
- Technology programs, many of which are free, help eligible households access essential devices even including cell phones or a computer. Students in particular from a low-income household can get a tablet near them for free from the government. Some people need a bigger screen, and there are foundations or government programs that will provide a free laptop for the low income near you.
- Other income-based programs operated by government agencies and partner organizations may provide free or low-cost smartphones, laptops, or internet-connected devices, even including iPhone in your area for low-income families. For those not on iOS, there are other programs that will give free Samsung phones.
- Vouchers are available too. The distribution of a free voucher / gift card is another way free items are distributed, however they tend to focus on low-income households. Local charities and social service agencies may issue free local vouchers for specific needs.
- While these programs are targeted and focused, they do exist such as governments/charities that will give a motel or hotel room voucher near you for free during a housing emergency, childcare assistance, or essential goods. As local options also focus on long term stability, so accessing free daycare in your state is another focus for income qualified parents. Voucher availability depends on funding and local program rules.
Places for free items near you, listed by county and city
The organizations and programs that give away free items take place at the local level. There are charities, neighborhood groups and other programs in cities and counties as listed below that have stuff to give away, and they determine what items are available based on donations as well as other factors. Select your county/city below to find organizations, including clothing or furniture banks, that provide free items, including get details on those local details such as eligibility requirements and contact information.
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina.
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
Washington DC
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
In addition to the local resources listed above, we have a forum focused on people looking for free stuff or getting it. Visit the forum to see real experiences of what people are doing, where they are finding items, and also post a question or need as well.
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