™Please leave only those items we can pass on to our clients, who are your neighbors. Please do not leave items that are dirty, torn, worn, incomplete, need repair, or out of date. Please do not leave any items not on this list.
*** As space allows – please call Admin at 703-569-7972 before bringing item to ECHO. Also call if you have a large donation (more than 4 boxes/bags) of any one item category.
| BABY EQUIPMENT | |
| ECHO Can Accept: -Cribs complete with mattress*** -Strollers*** -High chairs (collapsible only)*** -Car booster seats*** | ECHO Cannot Accept: -Cribs with drop down sides -Baby car seats -Infant swings -Infant walkers -Jogging strollers -Double Strollers -Activity centers ("ExerSaucers") -Baby Bouncers -Diaper Pails ("Diaper Genies") -Changing tables |
| CLOTHING | |
| ECHO Can Accept: -Fall/Winter clothing Sept-Feb -Summer clothing Mar-Aug -New and gently used pairs of shoes (NO high heels) | ECHO Cannot Accept: -Torn/Dirty/Stained clothing (we do not have a way to launder or repair) -Used socks -Used underwear -More than 2 Men's Business Suits per donation |
| COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS/APPLIANCES | |
| ECHO Can Accept: -Windows Laptops - Windows 7 or later only with power cords -Microwave Ovens – Small, clean and in working order -Sewing Machines – In working order -Small Appliances – Countertop size -Clean and in working order -Vacuums in working order -Fans – Floor or Table | ECHO Cannot Accept: -Desktop or tower computers -Computer Monitors -Printers or Scanners -Keyboards or Mice -Routers or Modems -Stereos, stereo components, vinyl records -TVs -Large appliances -Typewriters -Used vaporizers -VCRs/VHS tapes or other outdated electronics |
| FOOD/GROCERY/CLEANING SUPPLIES | |
| ECHO Can Accept: -Grocery Store Food – Unopened, Unexpired, Not Repackaged -Baby Food: unexpired and unopen -Medications- Nonprescription - unopen & unexpired -Paper Products (Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Tissue) -Personal Hygiene Products – New and unopen -Feminine Hygiene Products -Diapers | ECHO Cannot Accept: -Restaurant condiment/flavor packets/salt & pepper packets -Plastic utensils -Open packs of plastic cups, paper plates, or napkins -Open bottles or jars of food -Expired food -Home baked, canned or preserved food -Open cleaning supplies -Industrial strength cleaning fluids -Flour or Sugar bags weighing more than 10lbs. |
| FUNDRAISING ITEMS | |
| ECHO Can Accept: -Cell Phones -Small Antiques and Collectibles -Jewelry and Watches -Knick-Knacks (collectibles) | ECHO Cannot Accept: -Yard Sale Leftovers -Broken Anything |
| HOME DECOR | |
| ECHO Can Accept: -Holiday Items – New or gently Used -Rugs or Carpeting, clean and up to 6’x9’*** -Wall art (pictures, hangings, posters) smaller than 24”x36“ | ECHO Cannot Accept: -Adult furniture -Floor lamps -Paint -Rugs or carpeting larger than 6’x9’ -Anything that attaches to walls or ceilings (curtain rods, lamps, shades, etc.) -Hardware (hinges, knobs, etc.) -Window/door blinds or hardware -Large Decorations (Floor, Wall hangings) |
| HOUSEWARES/LINENS | |
| ECHO Can Accept: -Bed and Bath Linens (Blankets, Towels, all Sizes) -Kitchenware – Eating and cooking Utensils -Pillows – Bed Pillows – NEW only -Pots and Pans – Clean only -Tableware – Dishes/ Flatware/ Glasses (Not Disposable) | ECHO Cannot Accept: -Dirty/torn/stained linens -Used bed pillows |
| MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | |
| ECHO Can Accept: -Medical Equipment - small quantities as space allows (A majority of this equipment is re-donated to Medical Missionaries)*** | ECHO Cannot Accept: -CPAP machines -Breast Pumps -More than 1 case adult diapers |
| MISCELLANEOUS | |
| ECHO Can Accept: -Nov-Dec Only-Artificial Christmas trees 6ft or under. If pre-lit, lights must work -Small luggage - Carry-on size or rolling duffle bags only | ECHO Cannot Accept: -Plumbing items (faucets, pipes, shower heads, etc.) -Car parts, automotive items -Any type of oil -Coolers -Pet Supplies (bedding/food/toys/carriers, etc.) -Sporting goods (rackets/used balls/gloves/uniforms, etc.) -Kerosene heaters -Open cleaning/sanitizing supplies |
| SCHOOL/OFFICE SUPPLIES/BOOKS | |
| ECHO Can Accept: -New School Supplies (includes new backpacks) -Gently used backpacks for enrichment bags -Children’s K-12 Books, new or gently used | ECHO Cannot Accept: -Adult books, magazines, encyclopedias, text books -Used office or school supplies |
| TOYS | |
| ECHO Can Accept: -New children’s toys -New children's games -Gently used toys for children ages 6 or older (not bigger than "backpack size") -Gently used games with all pieces -New or clean stuffed animals, not damaged | ECHO Cannot Accept: -Large Used Floor Toys (Basketball backboards, playhouses, tables, kitchen sets, etc) -Used ride on toys -Toys that are broken -Games that are missing pieces -Stuffed animals that are dirty/torn/or missing parts |