Donate, Buy, or Sell Used Craft Supplies

Use this list to find a reuse organization near you! This list was updated March 2025. To request a correction, please contact Angelina Brandt, Director of Sustainability at APEO@UCRRA.ORG. Please note: All donations of used goods should be in like-new or gently used condition to the greatest extent. Accepted items are subject to approval by the various charitable organizations or programs listed on this page. Please contact these organizations directly with all inquiries or to verify the acceptance of items.

Dedicated Arts & Crafts Groups

Frugal Fabrics
896 Ulster Ave, Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 802-0444

Accepted Items:

Donations must be clean, mildew-free, and odorless. Donations are accepted during shop hours only, or by appointment. Call 845-802-0444 or email info@frugalfabrics.org.

Accepted items:
Fabric ¼ yard or more of any type
Unfinished Quilt Blocks or Toppers
Yarn of all types and quantities
Knitting, crochet, embroidery and sewing tools
Notions such as thread, pins, needles
Buttons, buckles, zippers, fasteners
Trims, bindings, ribbon, lace
Uncut Sewing Patterns of all kinds

UNACCEPTABLE Items:

Fabric or yarn that is stained, moth-eaten, musty/mildew-y or has a strong odor
Clothing, whole or cut up
Rugs, towels, bedding, or tablecloths
Feathers, down, foam, or old/used stuffing
Magazines and catalogues

Reuse Centers & Thrift Stores

Habitat for Humanity of Ulster County
406 NY-28, Kingston, NY 12401
845-340-0907

In addition to many other categories of home goods and other items, Habitat for Humanity accepts most craft supplies as long as they are in a like-new condition. Questions? contact donations@ulsterhabitat.org

Salvation Army
884 Ulster Ave, Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 340-1249

Accepted Items:

  • Baskets
  • Board Games
  • Brooms/mops (in good, clean condition)
  • Clocks
  • Craft supplies
  • Children’s toys (some restrictions may apply)
  • Dishes/china/mugs etc. (sets or 4 pieces or more)
  • Holiday decorations (in-season only)
  • Ice trays
  • Knick-knacks
  • Knitting supplies/yarn
  • Laundry baskets
  • Lighting/Lamps (like new, and in working order)
  • Luggage
  • Pots/Pans (must be clean and not chipped/damaged)
  • Small Kitchen appliances like toaster ovens, coffee makers (must be clean and in working order)
  • Small electronic items (some restrictions may apply – working or nonworking both accepted)
  • Vases/Ceramics

Please note: DO NOT LEAVE ITEMS OUTSIDE OF THE STORE WHEN THE STORE IS CLOSED!

*If you have a large item that you cannot bring to a store, you may call the free pick-up service to schedule a pick-up. Call (845) 471-1730, dial 6, then dial ext. 327400

Town of New Paltz Reuse Center
3 Clearwater Road, New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 255-8456

Accepted Items:

  • Artwork
  • Craft supplies
  • Clocks/clock radios
  • Dishes/china/mugs etc.  (glass, metal, wood, ceramic. No plastic cups/plates please)
  • Knick-knacks
  • Knitting supplies/yarn
  • Luggage
  • Lamps
  • Office supplies (binders, folders, labels)
  • Stainless Steel, ceramic, or glass Pots/Pans (no Aluminum, Teflon or enameled coated pans) (must be clean and not chipped/damaged)
  • Small Kitchen appliances like coffee makers, crockpots, rice cookers, blenders, food processors (must be clean and in working order) (no toasters or toaster ovens)
  • Vases/Ceramics
  • Misc. home decor

This is not a complete list of all acceptable items. Refer to Furniture, Home Improvement, Tools, for more information about donations accepted by the New Paltz Reuse Center or visit their website. 

Free to Thrift 
1050 Morton Blvd Suite 2, Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 288-4023

In addition to many other types of home good items, Free to Thrift accepts craft supplies as long as the donation items are smaller than the size of a standard crate. Call for more information.

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