We are celebrating Chuck it for charity's 10th anniversary! Join us by volunteering next year!
Over the past 10 years, we have collected and donated over 139 TONS of stuff!
Chuck it for Charity is an annual event that occurs every Spring semester during the first and second week of May. Join us in 2019!
Chuck it for Charity 2018 stats: 20.5 TONS of "stuff" collected!
Chuck It for Charity is a partnership between Sustainable Campus and University Housing to collect all the “stuff” that is usually left behind during student move-out after the Spring semester. The material is weighed, sorted, and redistributed to Tallahassee community agencies in support of their work and the people they help.
Where can I donate?
Blue collection bins: Located in ALL residence hall lobbies. Stay tuned for Spring 2019 bin distribution dates.
Other campus drop-off spots:
- The Center for Leadership and Social Change (Dunlap)
- Bridge Lounge (Oglesby Union)
I live off campus - where can I drop off my donations?
Check with your local community organizations and determine their donation needs.
Big Brother Big Sisters of the Big Bend
- Locate the large, purple bins found across Tallahassee (NO furniture or appliances), here
- Brehon Family Services
- Furniture Bank of Tallahassee
- Furniture items needed: beds, dressers, sofas, dining tables, basic cookware and tableware
- Lutheran Social Services
- PAEC Migrant Education Program
What can be donated?
| Category | Items that can be donated! |
|---|---|
| Books | Textbooks, novels, magazines |
| Clothes |
Clothing, shoes (tie or tape them together), costumes, bags, hangers. |
| Toiletries | UNOPENED shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, deodorant, soap/body wash, lotion, tissues, toilet paper. |
| School supplies | Paper, pens/pencils/markers, folders/binders, lab supplies, poster boards, art supplies, cork/dry erase boards. |
| Cleaning supplies | OK if opened - Mops, brooms, vacuums, cleaning solutions, wipes, paper towels, sponges. |
| Bedding |
Sheets, pillows, towels. NO egg crates |
| Food | UNOPENED food, canned goods, bottled water, paper/plastic products, utensils. |
| Electronics | Printers, alarm clocks, batteries, radios, light bulbs |
| Room decor | Small appliances, plastic storage bins, rugs, desk/floor lamps, mirrors, baskets, shelves/bookcases, frames. |
| Bicycles / bicycle gear | Please email us at sustainablecampus@fsu.edu to donate. |