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Donate shoes in the Bay Area, picked up at your door.

Sneakers you outran, heels you outgrew, boots that never quite fit - somewhere in the Bay Area, someone needs exactly your size.

Donation pickup across the Bay Area$24.99 onwardsWe tell you where it went
A pair of sneakers on a donation box at the door
Pickup bookedBay Area · your time slot
Delivered to an organization we supportwe'll send you its name
the joy of sharing
where to donate

Where to donate shoes in the Bay Area?

The easiest answer is your own front door. Good shoes are among the most-requested items at shelters and community organizations. Your gently worn pairs fill a real gap.

no car needed

Skip the drop-off run

No loading the car, no parking, no racing drop-off hours. Book a time slot and have your shoes ready at the door.

we match it for you

Skip the coordination

No figuring out which organization wants shoes right now, no calling around. We match your items to an organization we support near you.

a name, not a shrug

Skip the guesswork

Once your shoes are delivered, we tell you the name of the organization that received them.

what we take

What shoes can you donate?

If you'd hand it to a friend, we'll take it.

✓Yes, please

Sneakers & running shoesBootsSandalsFlatsHeelsDress shoesKids' shoes

All types - sneakers, boots, flats, formal, kids' shoes - in pairs, clean, with life left in the soles. Tie the laces together; future-you says thanks.

✕Sorry, we can't take

Single shoesWorn-through solesBroken straps or heelsHeavily scuffed or smelly

Single shoes, broken soles or straps, heavy wear. If you wouldn't lend them to a friend, please don't donate them.

Pair them up, pop them in a bag or box, and you're done. A Light Pickup covers one bag up to 20 lbs.

how it works

How shoes donation pickup works

Book it. Sit back. We take care of the rest.

1 · book online

Choose your pickup

Choose Light or Flexi Pickup, enter your ZIP and pick a time slot. Your fee depends on the distance from your address to the organization your items are matched with, and you always see it before you pay.

2 · pickup day

Hand over at your door

Pack your shoes in any bag or box and have them ready at the door. Our logistics partner picks them up during your time slot.

3 · after delivery

Where it went

Your shoes are delivered to an organization we support in the Bay Area that can use them. We'll let you know its name.

our logistics partner
pricing

Two ways to book, $24.99 onwards.

one bagLight Pickup
$24.99onwards

One bag, up to 20 lbs. Perfect for the pile by the door.

the full clear-outFlexi Pickup
$42.99onwards

More bags or boxes - a whole clear-out in one slot.

Your fee depends on the distance from your address to the organization your items are matched with - you always see it before you pay.

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across the Bay Area

Where we pick up shoes in the Bay Area

We pick up shoes across the Bay Area - choose your city for neighborhoods, ZIP codes and answers specific to where you live. Enter your ZIP on the booking page to see the time slots available on your street.

10 cities across the Bay Area, more soon

Donation drop-off in the Bay Area

Prefer to drop off yourself? Choose the free drop-off option when you book and we'll email you verified drop points near you in the Bay Area that accept shoes.

Bay AreaSan Francisco to Menlo Park
faq

Donating shoes: your questions, answered

Where can I donate shoes in the Bay Area?

Right from your doorstep. Book a Light Pickup or Flexi Pickup, pack your shoes in any bag or box, and our logistics partner collects them during your time slot. We deliver them to an organization we support in the Bay Area that has asked for shoes, and we tell you its name. Prefer to drop off? Choose the free drop-off option when you book and we'll email you verified drop points near you.

How much does donation pickup in the Bay Area cost?

Our pickups start at $24.99 onwards - the fee pays for the pickup and the matching, and you always see it before you pay. It isn't a donation, so it isn't tax-deductible. We'll tell you which organization received your items. If you'd rather donate for free, choose the drop-off option when you book and we'll email you verified drop points in the Bay Area that accept shoes.

How much does a shoes donation pickup in the Bay Area cost?

Light Pickup $24.99 onwards for one bag (up to 20 lbs). Flexi Pickup $42.99 onwards for more bags or boxes. The fee depends on the distance from your address to the organization your items are matched with, and you always see it before you pay. Prefer to donate for free? Ask us for a list of nearby organizations that accept drop-offs.

Where do donated shoes in the Bay Area go?

To an organization we support in the Bay Area that has asked for shoes. Organizations use them or sell them to fund their work. Once your items are delivered, we'll let you know the organization's name.

Can I donate worn running shoes?

Yes, if they're clean, in pairs and still have life in the soles - sneakers and running shoes are among the most useful pairs. Shoes with broken soles or heavy wear can't be passed on. Clothes and shoes can go in the same bag.

Can I add other items to the same pickup in the Bay Area?

Yes. Clothes, shoes, toys, books and school supplies can all go in one booking - just pack them together. For furniture or heavy items, see our bulk & heavy items page.

That pile of shoes isn't going to donate itself. flexible time slots

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