Bay Area Furniture Bank

Turning Empty Spaces into Homes.

Abode’s Bay Area Furniture Bank program promotes dignity and stability by redirecting donated furniture to families and individuals in need. We support our participants by receiving donated, gently used furniture, or purchasing new items, and delivering them to participants upon move-in.

A home is more than just a roof overhead—it is a place of comfort, security, and belonging. When our participants move into housing, we strive to ensure they have the essential furniture and household items that transform an empty space into a welcoming home where they can settle in, rebuild, and thrive.

Changing Lives and Reducing Waste

9,477

individuals
served

59,262

household items delivered

2,200

tons

tons of furniture from landfill diverted

Give Furniture. Create a Home.

Donate Furniture

We accept gently used or new furniture items and redistribute them to those in need. To learn more about donating furniture take a look at our FAQs below. If you have items to donate, fill out the form below.

Furniture Donation Form

Service Fee

If your furniture donation has been approved but you need to pay the service fee, you can do that here. This required fee offsets the costs of collecting and redistributing donated furniture.

Furniture Service Fee

Give to BAFB

Give directly to the BAFB program and make a difference in someone’s life moving in to their new home.

Donate to BAFB

Become a BAFB Partner

Partner agencies serve as referral partners, helping qualified individuals and families access furniture and household items. If you represent an organization that focuses on helping the community in need and are interested in becoming a partner of Abode’s BAFB program, we’d love to work with you.

If you are already a BAFB Partner Agency and want to fill out a Furniture Request Form, log in with your password at this link.

Partner Interest Form

Frequently Asked Questions

Who receives my donated furniture?

BAFB provides essential furniture to individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness, escaping domestic violence, aging out of foster care, veterans, and others facing challenging life circumstances. Many of our clients cannot afford basic household items like beds, dining tables, or essential furniture. Through our community partnerships, we help turn empty houses and apartments into safe, comfortable homes.

How does my donated furniture help the community?

Your donation gives gently used furniture a second life while helping families create stable homes. BAFB keeps quality furniture out of landfills and provides essential household items to people who need them most.

How do I donate furniture to BAFB?

To donate furniture, please complete our online donation form. Our team will review your donation and determine if the items meet our acceptance guidelines. If approved, we will work with you to schedule a pickup or provide delivery instructions.

Furniture Donation Form

What types of furniture do you accept?

We accept gently used furniture that is clean, safe, functional, and ready to use. Items must be free of stains, tears, odors, pet hair, water damage, and repairs. Please visit our donation guidelines page for a complete list of accepted items.  

We do not accept oversized, damaged, heavily worn, or furniture requiring repairs. Items must be clean, functional, and safe for our clients to use. Please visit our donation guidelines page for a complete list of items we cannot accept.

Furniture Donation Guidelines

Do you pick up furniture donations? Or can I drop off furniture?

Yes. BAFB provides residential pickup services within our service area. Pickup availability depends on location, item type, and donation approval. A service fee applies to all scheduled pickups.

BAFB is not open to the public for drop-offs unless arrangements have been made in advance. Please contact our team before bringing donations to our warehouse.

Can my organization donate furniture?

Yes. We welcome partnerships with businesses, organizations, property managers, and community groups that have quality furniture available for donation. Please contact us to discuss your donation opportunity.

Are furniture donations tax-deductible?

Yes, BAFB provides a donation receipt for accepted furniture donations. If you plan to claim your donation as a charitable deduction, please keep your receipt and consult your tax professional.

What happens after I donate my furniture?

After donation, furniture is carefully inspected, prepared, and matched with individuals and families through our nonprofit partners. Your donation helps provide essential household furnishings while keeping usable furniture out of landfills and creating a positive impact in our community.

Still have questions?

Reach out to us at InfoBAFB@abode.org or (650) 969-2100

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