Spring cleaning: Declutter and donate

Spring is a time of renewal, and there’s no better way to rejuvenate and energize yourself than decluttering your surroundings. While the binders full of old papers and assignments can probably be recycled, old clothing and certain unused food and personal care goods can be donated. Help your fellow Badgers out by donating what you don’t need to those who do. Check out the donations resources below:

FOOD AND PERSONAL CARE GOODS

The Open Seat Food Pantry is a student-run food pantry on campus Any student with a valid Wiscard is welcome to utilize the pantry. Non-perishable, non-expired canned goods and other unopened packages can be donated. Donations can be placed in the bins around campus labeled “The Open Seat” or brought to the Associated Students of Madison (ASM) Office. Click here to learn more about where and how to donate.

CLOTHING

There are many resources around Madison for donating clothing, shoes, jewelry, and other items in usable condition. Check out the list below provided by the Office of Sustainability: Locations closest to campus:

• St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store 1309 Williamson Street Bus routes: 3, 6, 10, 14, 15, 38
• ReThreads 410 State Street Bus routes: Most campus routes

Other nearby locations:

• St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store 6301 Odana Road Bus routes: 3, 6 → 73
• Dig & Save 1900 S Park Street Bus routes: 10 → 5, 13 → 5
• Goodwill Donation Center and Store (Middleton) 6661 University Avenue Bus routes: 70, 71, 72
• Goodwill Donation Center and Store (Monona) 2501 Royal Avenue Bus routes: 10 → 5, 13 → 5, 4 → 16
• Goodwill Donation Center and Store (Madison East) 2127 E Springs Drive Bus routes: 6 → 36

Spring (and any time of year), it’s good to give back to the community. Badgers take care of one another. It’s what we do best.