Seattle is a city that shows up for its neighbors—especially during the holidays. If you’re looking to donate toys, clothing, or food this season, these trusted local organizations make it easy to give where it matters most.
Toy Donations & Children’s Essentials
WestSide Baby
WestSide Baby supports children and families in King County with diapers, clothing, toys, and baby gear.
What they accept:
New and gently used toys, children’s clothing, diapers, books, and baby supplies.
Donation Center:
10002 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
How to donate:
Drop-off hours and accepted items vary—check before you go.
https://westsidebaby.org/donate-items/
Toys for Tots – Seattle / King County
The Marine Corps Toys for Tots program ensures children across the Seattle area receive gifts during the holidays.
What they accept:
New, unwrapped toys only.
How to donate:
Find local drop-off locations throughout Seattle and surrounding neighborhoods.
https://seattle-wa.toysfortots.org/
Mary’s Place
Mary’s Place serves women, children, and families experiencing homelessness, with strong emphasis on dignity and stability during the holidays.
What they accept:
New toys, children’s clothing, winter gear, and family essentials.
Main Office:
113 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
https://www.marysplaceseattle.org/give
Clothing Donations
Goodwill of Seattle & King County
Goodwill accepts gently used clothing and household items, with proceeds funding job training and education programs.
Popular Seattle Locations:
– 1400 S Lane St, Seattle, WA 98144
– 14515 NE 20th St, Bellevue, WA 98007
How to donate:
Drive-up drop-off available at most locations.
https://evergreengoodwill.org/donate/
Salvation Army – Seattle
The Salvation Army supports food assistance, shelter services, and holiday programs across Seattle.
Seattle Temple Corps:
905 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
What they accept:
Clothing, coats, household goods, and seasonal donations.
https://northwest.salvationarmy.org/seattle
Food Donations
Northwest Harvest
One of Washington’s largest hunger-relief organizations, supplying food banks and meal programs statewide.
Seattle Warehouse:
3801 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
What they accept:
Shelf-stable, unopened food items or monetary donations (often the most efficient).
https://www.northwestharvest.org/ways-to-give/
Food Lifeline
Food Lifeline serves Western Washington, including Seattle, by distributing food to hundreds of partner agencies.
Seattle Area Distribution Center:
815 S 96th St, Seattle, WA 98108
https://foodlifeline.org/donate-food/
University District Food Bank
A neighborhood-level food bank serving families, students, and seniors in north Seattle.
Location:
5017 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
https://www.udistrictfoodbank.org/donate
Before You Go: Donation Tips
✔ Check each organization’s website for holiday deadlines and hours
✔ Donate new or gently used items only
✔ Avoid wrapping toys unless explicitly requested
✔ When in doubt, monetary donations allow nonprofits to meet the greatest needs


