You’ve probably been busy the past couple of weeks fervently decluttering (KonMari, anyone?), cleaning and even redecorating your home for Hari Raya 2022.
Whether you’re just doing some light touch-ups or going all out with the relaxed COVID-19 measures and increased number of visitors you can receive this Hari Raya Puasa and Haji 2022, decluttering is always a good idea. When you regularly make the effort to reorganise your stuff, it makes the task at hand much easier each time.
Sprucing up your home for Hari Raya Puasa or Hari Raya Haji also means getting rid of the old things that you may not need anymore. But wait! Before you junk an item that just looks old but still has a lot of life left in it, consider donating it instead. This way, you can achieve your decluttering goals, waste less, and do good at the same time this Hari Raya 2022.
Here are eight donation places in Singapore you can donate your clothes and furniture in Singapore:
| Where to donate | What to donate |
| Greensquare | Clothes (to be recycled) |
| New2U Thrift Shop | Clothes and household items |
| Pass-it-On | Various items, depending on the needs of the charity |
| Home | Various items |
| The Salvation Army | Clothes, furniture, electronics, etc |
| Facebook Groups | Various items |
| Mobile Apps (Olio, GoodHood.sg) | Various items |
| WhatsApp, Telegram Groups | Various items |
Where to Donate Clothes for Hari Raya 2022?
Short of listing each piece on Carousell for $0, where can you donate clothes in Singapore? These two places accept apparel, be it to sell in a thrift shop for charity or for textile recycling.
Greensquare
At Greensquare, your unwanted clothes get recycled for free. The aim of the organisation is to promote awareness of the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. One of the great things about this avenue for clothes donation in Singapore is that there are multiple drop-off points islandwide, from Chai Chee to One-North, and even at clothing retail stores.
You can also arrange for Greensquare to collect clothes from your doorstep, if you have at least 15kg of textiles to recycle. Other than clean clothes, you can also send them your clean household linen, shoes and accessories such as belts and bags.
- Greensquare Address: Multiple locations.
- Greensquare Contact: Visit the website for more information or to fill up a “Contact Us” form.
New2U Thrift Shop by SCWO
It may sound like a heartland fashion brand, but New2U, as its name suggests, is a thrift shop that has been in operation since 2000. This initiative is managed by the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO) and run entirely by volunteers. Unfortunately, they are not taking in donations until further notice but we are adding them to the list, as they are one of our favourite donation places in Singapore.
You can donate your pre-loved clothing and household items there, among others. Collected items will be sold in their thrift shop (there’s an online shop now as well, where you can shop by product or condition). Prices start from $1 and proceeds from the sale will go towards various SCWO initiatives and Star Shelter, where women and their children who are victims of family violence can seek refuge.
- New2U Address: 96 Waterloo Street, Singapore 187967
- New2U Contact: new2u@scwo.org.sg or +(65) 6837 0611
- New2U Opening Hours: Mondays to Fridays, 10.30 am to 2.30 pm; Last Sunday of every month, 11 am to 2 pm
Where to Donate Clothes and Furniture This Hari Raya Puasa?
Want to give away bulky furniture as well but not sure to approach? Here are some places that will accept both your pre-loved furniture and clothes, and more (think electronics, toys, etc).
Pass-It-On by The Helping Hand
Pass-It-On is a project managed by The Helping Hand, a Christian halfway house founded in 1987 to help in the rehabilitation of former drug addicts.
How Pass-It-On works: It’s a Singapore online donation portal that links the public to Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs). You can donate your item (i.e. furniture) and it will be added to a list, or you can scroll through the wish list to match your donation with a request. However, do note that Pass-It-On does not take in donated items, so the VWOs will be liaising with you on your donations instead.
- Pass-it-On Address: 819 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534678
- Pass-it-On Contact: passiton@thehelpinghand.org.sg or +65 8511 9160 (Ms. Gina Ang)
- Pass-it-On Contact Hours: Mondays to Fridays,- 9 am to 5 pm, Except Public Holidays
Metta Welfare Association
Metta, which means “loving kindness” in the Pali language, is a registered Buddhist society that is endorsed by the Ministry of Social and Family Development, Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education. It is also a member of the National Council of Social Service, Singapore Hospice Council and the Singapore Disability Sports Council.
You can make donations-in-kind, which includes new furniture (maybe your wrongly-delivered Taobao purchase), working electronics and IT equipment, wearable and usable clothing, and even groceries. However, donations will only be accepted based on the current needs of Metta, in order to reduce wastage.
Note: Furniture is not needed at the moment. To donate wearable and usable clothing, ensure all items are placed in bags (tied up and deposited into the recycle bins located at B1, Lift Lobby).
- Metta Address: Metta Building, 32 Simei Street 1, Singapore 529950
- Metta Opening Hours: Weekdays, 7.30 am to 5.30 pm; except public holidays
- Metta Contact: +(65) 6580 4688 or mwa@metta.org.sg
Home
Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics [“H.O.M.E.”] is a Singapore-based charity founded in 2004. HOME is committed to empowering and assisting migrant workers who have been subjected to exploitation and abuse. Typical problems include: wage theft, work injuries, poor living conditions, and physical, verbal and psychological abuse.
To reach their aim of improving the well-being and job opportunities of migrant workers, they provide both emergency crisis response and long-term support, such as education and training programs.
Besides monetary donations and sponsorships, Home accepts women’s clothing, food and toiletries as well. If you are interested to donate bulky items such as furniture, you’d have to contact them to get further information. Besides donation, Home has volunteer opportunities for you to register if you are keen! However, due to COVID-19, their volunteering opportunities are limited and currently full. Should there be any new volunteering opportunities available, Home will publicize it on their social media platforms.
- Home Contact: ruchita@home.org.sg (Ruchita Chheda)
- Home Contact Hours: Operating hours: 10am-6pm, Monday to Friday
The Salvation Army
Everyone is familiar with The Salvation Army, with centres located islandwide. Donations-in-kind can be made to its booths (usually open from as early as 7am), and new as well as pre-loved items are accepted. These include clothing, furniture, big appliances, and even pianos (there is a chargeable fee payable to a professional piano mover).
Do check ahead that The Salvation Army is still accepting donations (it may already be inundated as it is probably the most well-known drop-off point for your pre-loved wares). For your bulky furniture, it would also be a nice gesture to contribute $60 (optional) for every collection.
- Salvation Army Address: Check the website for the multiple donation centres.
- Salvation Army Website: www.salvationarmy.org/singapore/dik_fts
- Salvation Army Contact: For donations of bulky items, email: donor@SMM.salvationarmy.org with a brief description of the items you wish to donate, your collection address and contact number.
Where to Donate Anything Under the Sun, Including Furniture And Clothes
Anyone who has experience with multiple spontaneous decluttering sessions knows that the number of random knick-knacks is tough to donate (who needs your random keychain or gardening shovel?). For this, you can look to avenues that accept any donations under the sun, as long as you can find a taker for them.
Facebook Groups
Believe it or not, you can join a Facebook group (or more) to find happy owners for your pre-loved items. While donating your old clothes may be easier (do check for tears and stains beforehand — the clothes should still be in wearable condition and not rags), there are some volunteer drivers who offer to transport bulky furniture to the recipient’s home.
- Blessing items for low income families!
This is a private Facebook group, but you can request to join. As always, do follow the rules in the description before posting. Recent posts include ladies’ shoes, office furniture and even a washing machine/dryer. - (SG)Blessing of items for low income Families (Organisation: Wat Natawee SG)
If you’re more comfortable posting in a public Facebook group, this page, which is run by the Buddhist Wat Natawee Temple, also seeks to connect blessers with needy recipients. - Blessings for MUSLIM NEEDY (Singapore)
The items you bless in this private Facebook group (you can send in a request to join) will go to Muslim single parents or needy persons, perfect for Hari Raya 2022. The group also encourages existing members to invite their needy Muslim brothers and sisters to join the group to receive blessings. - sgfreecycle
Sometimes, we just want the item to be put to good use in order to reduce waste. If you’re not fussed about who the item goes to (as long as it is not going to the dumpster), this group is for you.
Mobile Apps
There are even mobile apps out there that connect givers with takers, prioritising listings closest to you. For example, on free sharing app OLIO, you can find listings of all sorts of items, and there is a chat function so you can liaise with the taker. There’s also the GoodHood.SG app, which aims to connect verified neighbours in a bid to “share good stuff”.
WhatsApp, Telegram Groups
Chat groups have become an integral part of network marketing, as well as ways to donate your items to people who need them. Some of these chat groups are sorted by region, so that it is easier for ‘blessers’ and recipients to connect.
Here are some freegan* WhatsApp/Telegram chat groups to consider:
- For freegans living in the East of Singapore
- For freegans living in the Central Region of Singapore
- For freegans living in the North-East of Singapore
- Free items around the island (bot-run)
*A freegan is someone who aims to have minimal participation in consumerism. This group of people also seeks to help the environment by reducing waste.
Alternatively, if you’re living in a relatively new BTO flat or condo development, your estate is likely to have an estate group chat. While neighbours regularly share feedback/grouses or even useful renovation tips there, it’s also an avenue to pass on stuff that you don’t need anymore (maybe your Taobao furniture purchase was of the wrong colour or dimensions; or you have maternity/baby clothes to bless the young mothers in your estate).
Do More This Hari Raya 2022!
Hari Raya Puasa has just ended, and it is a time for celebration, food and reunion. However, the end of fasting during the Ramadan month is also a time of forgiveness and to give back to the poor and needy.
In addition to donating your items to the above organisations, why not go the extra mile this Hari Raya 2022? You can also take part in various volunteer initiatives.
For example, you can volunteer with Metta through befriending activities, help out at fundraising events, do admin and more. There are also volunteer opportunities through the Salvation Army such as mentoring, sorting of donations and more, as well as via the SCWO.
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This article was written by Mary Wu, who hopes to share what she’s learnt from her home-buying and renovation journey with PropertyGuru readers. When she’s not writing, she’s usually baking up a storm or checking out a new cafe in town.
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