Donation Information
Mel Trotter Ministries Thrift Stores can use your gently used clothing, shoes, toys, books, furniture, small appliances and household items.
A donation receipt is available for all donations, if desired.
Donation Drop Boxes
We have more than 15 drop off locations throughout West Michigan for your convenience. Find one nearest you!
Donation Pick-Up
Are you donating large furniture, goods, or simply too much to drop off yourself? Let us pick it up from your home or office.
Now offering curbside pickup for large items!
Tips for Donating
- Review the list of items we do not accept:
- Used mattresses and box springs
- Tube TVs
- Baby car seats & baby beds
- Waterbeds & hospital beds
- Sleeper sofas (you can drop them off at stores but we won’t pick them up)
- Exercise equipment, large metal desks
- Pianos and organs
- Large appliances: stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer, etc.
- No chemicals: paint, pesticides, cleaners, etc.
- Send pictures to before a pick-up.
- For large quantities and large items please call dispatch before dropping off to ensure we can accept your donation at 616-797-8200.
- Review the value of your items at www.irs.gov.
Our Stores
Sparta Thrift Store
538 S. State St.
Sparta, MI 49345
Phone: 616-797-8200 X106
Hours
Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Drop off hours
Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
A donation box is available for after hours.
Jenison Thrift Store
7500 Cottonwood Dr., Suite D
Jenison, MI 49428
(Across from Meijer)
Phone: 616-797-8200 X103
Hours
Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Drop off hours
Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
A donation box is available for after hours.
Lowell Thrift Store
2111 West Main Street
Lowell, MI 49331
Phone: 616-797-8200 X107
Hours
Monday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Drop off hours
Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
A donation box is available for after hours.
Belding Thrift Store
363 E. State Street
Belding, MI 48809
Phone: 616-797-8200 X113
Hours
Monday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Drop off hours
Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
A donation box will be available for after hours.
Grand Rapids Thrift Store
2820 29th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Phone: 616-797-8200 x400
Hours
Monday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Drop off hours
Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
A donation box will be available for after hours.
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Kentwood Thrift Store
1435 60th Street SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
Phone: 616-797-8200
Hours
Monday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Drop off hours
Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
A donation box will be available for after hours.
