DROP OFF DONATIONS

Your Donations Help Neighbors in Need

Last year, 36,194 neighbors came through ECHO's doors looking for help. Your generous donations make it possible for us to provide essential resources to individuals and families throughout our community.

Whether you donate food, clothing, household items, or other gently used goods, your contribution can make a meaningful difference.

Ways to Donate Items

There are several ways you can support ECHO through an item donation:

Donate Food

Help stock ECHO's food resources with non-perishable items that can be distributed directly to neighbors in need.

Donate Clothing & Household Items

Donate new, nearly new, or gently used clothing and household goods that can help families as they work toward a fresh start.

Host a Donation Drive

Bring your community, church, school, business, or organization together by hosting a food, clothing, or household goods drive for ECHO.

Make a Bulk Donation

Businesses, organizations, and community groups with larger quantities of items can contact ECHO to discuss bulk donations.

Food Donations

Help Stock Our Shelves

Non-perishable food donations help ECHO provide essential food resources to neighbors experiencing hardship.

Our Most-Needed Food & Personal Care Items

  • Cereal

  • Dry pasta

  • Pasta sauce

  • Mac & cheese

  • Dry soup and ramen noodles

  • Peanut butter

  • Jelly

  • Hygiene products

  • Full-size toiletries

  • Baby diapers

Where to Drop Off Food Donations

ECHO Brandon Resource Center

507 N. Parsons Ave.
Brandon, FL 33510

Phone: 813-685-0935

Donation Hours:
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

ECHO Riverview Resource Center

10509 Riverview Drive
Riverview, FL 33578

Phone: 813-540-9880

Donation Hours:
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Clothing & Non-Food Donations

Give Items That Help Restore Dignity

Before dropping off non-food items, please make sure ECHO can accept and use them.

We can only make use of items that are new, nearly new, or gently used. Items that are damaged, worn out, or no longer usable can create an additional burden rather than helping someone in need.

ECHO is committed to promoting dignity among the neighbors we serve by providing items that are useful, appropriate, and able to help someone make a fresh start.

Where to Drop Off Non-Food Donations

Non-food donations can be dropped off at our ECHO Thrift locations.

ECHO Thrift Brandon

424 W. Brandon Blvd.
Brandon, FL 33511

Phone: 813-654-1022

Donation Hours:
Monday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

ECHO Thrift Bloomingdale

815 W. Bloomingdale Ave.
Brandon, FL 33511

Phone: 813-657-2022

Donation Hours:
Monday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Items ECHO Thrift Does Not Accept

To help us use our resources responsibly, please do not bring the following items to our thrift stores:

  • Electronics

  • Rugs larger than 5 × 7 feet

  • VHS tapes

  • Cribs or Pack 'n Plays

  • High chairs

  • Car seats or booster seats

  • Strollers

  • Mirrors or artwork larger than 3 feet

  • Mattresses

  • Medical supplies

  • Furniture

  • Textbooks or encyclopedias

  • More than a small box of books, DVDs, or CDs

If you're unsure whether we can accept an item, please contact our donation line before bringing it to one of our locations.

What Happens to Your Donations?

Your Generosity Goes Further

When you donate items to ECHO, your contribution can make an impact in one of two ways:

1. Your donation goes directly to a neighbor in need.

Items such as food, clothing, and personal care products may be provided directly to individuals and families receiving assistance through ECHO.

2. Your donation supports ECHO through our thrift stores.

Items that are appropriate for resale may be sold through ECHO Thrift. Proceeds help support ECHO programs and services, including emergency food and clothing, job coaching, financial counseling, workshops, advocacy, and other resources.

Your donation doesn't just clear out a closet or fill a food pantry—it helps create opportunities for neighbors to move toward stability.

Have a Donation Question?

We're Here to Help

Not sure if ECHO can accept your donation? Call our donation line before dropping off your items.

Donation Hotline
813-685-0935 ext. 8002

Please leave a message with:

  • Your name

  • Your phone number

  • The type of items you would like to donate

  • The approximate quantity of items

A member of our team will contact you by the next business day.

If ECHO is unable to accept your donation, we will gladly refer you to one of our community partner agencies whenever possible.

Make a Difference With Your Donation

Your generosity helps ECHO provide essential resources to neighbors in crisis while supporting programs that help individuals and families build a more stable future.

Have items to give? Drop them off today and help your neighbors move forward.