LISTEN features the largest second-hand store system in the region with three convenient shops in NH and VT. When you donate goods or shop with us, the proceeds stay local and benefit our community. Together, we are investing in each other and protecting our environment.
LISTEN Thrift Stores
Our Lebanon Store features a variety of men's and women's clothing, kids clothing and toys, furniture, housewares, books, movies, seasonal items, linens, shoes, knick knacks and more!
Phone Number: (603) 448-2510
Store Hours:
Monday - Sunday 9am - 6pm
Donation Hours:
Sunday Closed
Monday 9am - 1pm
Tuesday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday Closed
Friday 9am - 1pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm
Senior Store Manager:
Karen Stone
Our Canaan Store features a variety of men's and women's clothing, kids clothing and toys, houseware, books, movies, seasonal items, linens, shoes, knick knacks and more!
Phone Number: (603) 632-5331
Store Hours:
Monday - Sunday 10am - 5pm
Donation Hours:
Sunday Closed
Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday Closed
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm
Store Manager:
Sonya Vinton
Our White River Junction Store features a variety of men's and women's clothing, kids clothing and toys, houseware, books, movies, seasonal items, linens, shoes, knick knacks and more!
Phone Number: (802) 295-9217
Store Hours:
Monday - Sunday 10am - 5pm
Donation Hours:
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Store Manager:
Larry Lowndes
What items can LISTEN accept?
Many items have a very positive impact on LISTEN's mission and help us provide support for the Upper Valley community. We appreciate donors not leaving items that should be otherwise disposed of. Unfortunately, LISTEN spends close to $100,000 every year in waste disposal fees, in part because of trash and unusable items that are donated. This is an extraordinary amount of money that could otherwise help house and feed more of our neighbors. Please view the lists below for items LISTEN accepts and does not accept.
PLEASE NOTE: We are accepting furniture drop-offs at our Lebanon donation center.
If you need to schedule a furniture pick-up appointment, please CLICK HERE.
Lebanon Donation Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
9am - 3pm
Canaan Donation Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
10am - 3pm
WRJ Donation Hours:
Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday
10am - 3pm
Accepted Items
- Furniture (No Furniture Listed on the Not Accepted List)
- Laundered Clothing & Shoes
- Books (2 Box Limit)
- Collectibles
- Knick-Knacks
- Decorations
- Laundered Linens & Blankets
- Antiques
- Dishes
- Glassware
- Kitchen Utensils
- Clean Ice Packs
- Art
- Working Countertop Appliances
- Sporting Goods & Bicycles
- Records, DVDs, & CDs
- Jewelry
- Handbags & Purses
- Working CD & DVD Players
- Lamps (Floor & Table)
- Laundered Stuffed Toys
- Complete Games & Puzzles
- Hand Tools & Small Working Power Tools
Items NOT Accepted
- Any Items That are Extremely Heavy, Over-Sized, Stained, Soiled, Excessively Worn, Full of Pet Hair, Ripped, Broken, or Show Any Trace of Bedbugs.
- Any Items From Smoking Households.
- Any Recalled Items.
Furniture:
- No Beds or Bed Parts:
- Trundle Beds & Bunk Beds
- Bed Frames
- Headboards or Footboards
- Mattresses & Box Springs
- Waterbeds
- Crib Mattresses
- Pack 'N Plays & Playpens
- Changing Tables
- Sofa Beds & Sleep Sofas
- Entertainment Centers
- Armoires & China Cabinets
- Hutches
- Metal Desks
- Press, Particle, & Composite Board Items
- Pianos
Household Items:
- Large Appliances (Refrigerators, Stoves, Washer, Dryers, Dishwashers Built-In Air Conditioners, & Built-In Microwaves)
- Curtain & Drapery Hardware
- Exercise Equipment (Treadmills, Weight Lift Apparatuses, Stationary Bicycles, etc.)
- Wet Mildewed Textiles & Linens
- Bed Pillows
- Humidifiers
- TV’s
Miscellaneous Items:
- Computer Monitors, Desktop Computers, VHS Cassette Players, Printers, & Copiers
- Car Seats, Booster Chairs, Cribs & Baby Changing Tables
- Hazardous Materials, Paint, & Other Finishes.
- Gas Powered Equipment, Gas Cans, & Flammable/Toxic Materials
- Large Sportsman Knives, Ammunition, & Firearms
- Fireworks & Explosives
- Bicycle Helmets
- Swing Sets
- Automobile Parts
LISTEN’s critical mission to support the Upper Valley with essential services such as food, heating and housing assistance is funded by individual contributions and grants, and supplemented by the sale of donated goods in our stores. When you give or shop with us, the proceeds provide the resources we need to offer these services. Our stores offer large, open showrooms and a department store feel with a wide selection of everything from gently- used furniture, housewares, and clothing for the whole family to books, movies, small electronics, and seasonal decorations. Come thrift with us and enjoy the bargains!
For daily announcements and specials please visit our Facebook page.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you wish to schedule a FURNITURE pick up, please visit our Furniture Pick-up Form.
Donating Items to LISTEN? Here's What You Need to Know for Tax Purposes
Thank you for supporting LISTEN! Your in-kind donations make a real difference in our community. If you're planning to claim a tax deduction for your donation, the IRS has some documentation requirements you should know about. Here's a simple guide to help:
1. Itemize on Your Tax Return
To claim a deduction, you must itemize deductions on your federal tax return (Form 1040, Schedule A).
2. Keep a Donation Receipt
We provide a form for you to fill out at drop-off. This includes:
- Date of your donation
- Brief description of donated items
We do not assign a dollar value to your donation. It's up to you to determine the fair market value of the items you gave. LISTEN does not keep a copy of your donation receipt
3. Determine the Fair Market Value
Fair market value is what someone would reasonably pay for the item in its current condition. The IRS has guidelines and tools (like the Salvation Army or Goodwill Valuation Guide) to help you estimate value.
4. Special Rules for Larger Donations
- Over $500? You must file Form 8283 with your tax return.
- Over $5,000? You’ll also need a qualified appraisal for most items.
5. Condition of Items
Only items in good used condition or better are eligible for a deduction. The IRS does not allow deductions for broken or heavily worn items.
Helpful Tip: It’s a good idea to make a list or take photos of your donated items and keep them with your tax records.
If you have questions, consult a tax professional or visit irs.gov for more details.
Thank you for giving generously to LISTEN!
LISTEN COMMUNITY SERVICES
How We Help Our Upper Valley Community
When you donate goods or shop with us, the proceeds stay local and benefit our community. We employ many people from Vermont and Hampshire, and 25% of the stores’ revenue support LISTEN’s programs that provide food, heating, and housing assistance to our neighbors in need.
We help you to save money! Our three thrift stores provide affordable, second-hand items at discounted prices. We also offer many “sale days” each week, and organize several seasonal and holiday sales.
Donating and buying from a thrift shop is an excellent way to reuse and recycle items such as clothes, electronics, and furniture. Together we are decreasing the waste going to landfills and the number of new items that need to be created. Thoughtful consumption and less pollution is a win-win for all of us!
Volunteers are needed at our thrift stores.
Volunteering is not only a great way to give back to the Upper Valley but a way to get to learn more about LISTEN and the impact we have within the community.
The gift of your time supports our community. Volunteers for LISTEN sort clothes and housewares, and more. Everyone is welcome! Come alone or with your family, colleagues, or other small group.
