How to Donate used Sports Equipment

1. In-Person Drop-Off

Many organizations have dedicated warehouses or community bins where you can drop off gently used gear.

  • Scheduling: Most require you to schedule a drop-off at least 24–48 hours in advance.

  • Common Locations: Headquarters are often located in major hubs; for example, similar programs operate out of cities like Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Atlanta.

kidsrmad shipping

2. Shipping Your Equipment

If you aren’t located near a physical drop-off site, you can usually mail your gear directly to the organization’s warehouse.

  • Process: You typically need to fill out a donation form to include in the box for tax receipt purposes.

  • Shipping Costs: While some charities offer shipping discounts or pre-paid labels for large quantities, the donor often covers the initial shipping cost.

deeppink-wren-391017.hostingersite.com

3. Hosting a Collection Drive

For those looking to make a larger impact, you can organize a community gear drive at your school, office, or local sports club.

 
  • How it works: The organization provides you with a toolkit or marketing materials to help you gather items from your neighbors and teammates.

  • Logistics: Once the drive is finished, the charity can sometimes arrange a bulk pickup for the gathered equipment

Our Impact

Snapshots of kids receiving gear and gearing up to play with joy.

Who We Are

Kids R Mad is a nationwide nonprofit empowering kids to give back through volunteerism and sports equipment donations.