Donate Sports Equipment
Give Your Gear a Second Season.
That basketball in your garage. Those cleats your child outgrew. The baseball glove sitting on a shelf. They could help another child discover the joy of playing sports.
Every donation helps keep kids in the game.
What Can I Donate?
Soccer
Soccer balls
Cleats
Shin guards
Basketball
Basketballs
Basketball shoes
Football
Footballs
Helmets*
Cleats
Volleyball
Volleyballs
Knee pads
Tennis
Racquets
Tennis balls
Track & Field
Spikes
Starting blocks
Relay batons
Baseball & Softball
Gloves
Bats
Batting helmets*
Balls
Catcher’s gear
Cleats
*Protective equipment such as helmets may be accepted only if they meet current safety standards and our inspection guidelines. Some items may be recycled rather than redistributed if they cannot be safely reused.
Donation Guidelines
Please help us ensure every child receives safe, usable equipment.
Before donating, please:
Clean equipment if possible.
Make sure all items are complete.
Check that equipment is in good working condition.
Tie shoes together.
Bundle small pieces when appropriate.
Place loose items in a bag or box.
WE CANNOT ACCEPT
For safety reasons, we may not accept:
Broken equipment
Severely damaged items
Recalled equipment
Equipment with missing safety components
Items that cannot be safely sanitized
Personal clothing
Additional restrictions may vary by chapter.
Find a Donation Chapter
Use our map to locate the Donation Chapter nearest you.
Can’t Find a Donation Chapter?
Join our email list to be notified when a chapter opens near you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! New equipment is always welcome.
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Absolutely. As long as it is clean, safe, and in good condition, it can make a meaningful difference for another child.
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Most Donation Chapters accept walk-in donations during posted drop-off hours. Some community equipment drives may require registration.
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Yes. If requested, Donation Chapters can provide a receipt acknowledging your donation. Please note that the receipt will describe the donated items but will not assign a monetary value. Donors are responsible for determining the value of their contributions for tax purposes.
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Yes! Schools, sports clubs, retailers, leagues, and businesses are encouraged to organize equipment drives and make bulk donations.