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.

Find a Donation Chapter Near You
Record your donation & Print Donation Receipt

Football

  • Footballs

  • Helmets*

  • Cleats

Volleyball

  • Volleyballs

  • Shoes

What Can I Donate?

 Soccer

  • Soccer balls

  • Cleats

Basketball

  • Basketballs

  • Basketball shoes

Baseball & Softball

  • Gloves

  • Bats

  • Batting helmets*

  • Balls

  • 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.

Tennis

  • Racquets

Track & Field

  • Spikes

  • Relay batons

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.

Donation Guidelines

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.

Find Your Local Chapter

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! New equipment is always welcome.

  • Absolutely. As long as it is clean, safe, and in good condition, it can make a meaningful difference for another child.

  • Most Donation Chapters accept walk-in donations during posted drop-off hours. Some community equipment drives may require registration.

  • 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.

  • Yes! Schools, sports clubs, retailers, leagues, and businesses are encouraged to organize equipment drives and make bulk donations.