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I Need Items...

At The Giving Tree, our mission is to spread love, compassion, and generosity by providing furniture and household goods to those who need them. Scroll down to find out how we can help you.

Everything is Free!

Furniture and Household Items

What we accept:

Furniture

We accept a variety of furniture from beds, to dressers, to tables, chairs, and sofas. Every item must meet the following requirements:

  • Clean

  • Gently used (no rips, breaks, or other marks of major disrepair), minor wear is okay

  • Bed frames and other such items may be dismantled, but must have all nuts, bolts, screws, and other connections included

  • Fabric covered items should not contain any strong odors or pet hair

Household Items

We accept a variety of household items from small appliances, to lamps, to kitchenware, rugs, bedding and a number of other small goods. Every item must meet the following requirements:

  • Clean

  • Gently used (no rips, breaks, or other marks of major disrepair), minor wear is okay

  • Appliances must be in working order

  • Fabric items should not contain any strong odors or pet hair

What we DO NOT accept:

We DO NOT accept:

  • Toys

  • Large appliances

  • Clothing or personal items of any type

  • books, pictures, frames, baskets or decorative items (knicknacks)

  • sofa sleepers and sectionals, china cabinets, entertainment centers, buffets, sewing machines

  • televisions and other electronic equipment

To see what we have on hand:

  • Facebook

Items come and go quickly, so we regularly update our Facebook Group with pictures of what we have available. Take a moment to scroll through our posts and join the group to stay updated on what's new.

You can also call to make an appointment to see items in person before pick up. Items you select will be tagged as yours and held for one week. If the item(s) are not picked up by the end of that period, it will be relisted as available.

Call to make an appointment

660-214-3414

M-F:  9 a.m.-12 p.m.

The pick up process:

Times and items are limited, so please follow these steps: ​

  1. Call ahead to let us know what you are looking for and to set up an appointment.

  2. Fill out a Donation Request Form. You can download the form and email it to us or bring it with you, or you can fill it out when you arrive. 

  3. Arrive at the appointment time in the parking lot on the north side of First Christian Church, 201 W. 3rd St., Maryville, MO.

  4. A volunteer will meet you at the door and assist in selecting furniture and household goods. We do not offer delivery at this time, so you are responsible for transportation of the items from the facility to your home. You will be required to sign a liability waiver before you can take your items.

Call to make an appointment

660-214-3414

M-F:  9 a.m.-12 p.m.

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