Material Donations
Financial Donations
Donation Drive

Financial Donations

The Mustard Seed Furniture Bank of Fort Wayne, Inc. is an independent nonprofit agency. We do not receive any ongoing government support nor are we an United Way sponsored agency. Financial gifts are the lifeline to our mission.

Financial gifts can provide support to:

  • Beds4Kids
  • Mission/General Operation
  • Agency’s Discretion

Ways to contribute:

  • Online donations can be made using the button below or by clicking here
  • Cash donations are accepted during regular business hours
  • Checks can be made payable to the: Mustard Seed Furniture Bank

Mailed or brought to:

  • 3636 Illinois Road
  • Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Please include your preference in how you would like your donation used

The Mustard Seed Furniture Bank accepts financial donations in honor or memory of someone in your life. The agency is happy to provide an acknowledgment as well.

If you are preparing your will or would like to learn more about Planned Giving with the Mustard Seed, we invite you to contact our Executive Director at director@mustardseedfortwayne.com or by calling 260-471-5802 x100.

The Mustard Seed Furniture Bank has an endowment with the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne (CFGFW). To donate stock or monetary amounts, please contact the Community Foundation directly at 260-426-4083.

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Material Donations

The Mustard Seed Furniture Bank accepts gently-used furniture, linens, and kitchenware that are clean, in working order, and free of any rips, tears, stains, animal hair, and cigarette burns.

  • We provide donation slips for tax preparation purposes at the time of donating

You are welcome to bring your material donations to the rear of our facility at:

During regular business hours – Monday – Friday from 10 am – 4 pm

Please press the donations button by the door.

The staff of the Mustard Seed reserves the right to decline items.

Schedule your Donation Pick-Up

You can schedule a donation pick-up for your large household and furniture items by calling 260-471-5802 ext. 103 or emailing donations@mustardseedfortwayne.com.   Please plan your pick in advance by call us one week before your desired pick-up date.  Pick-ups are schedule Tuesday through Friday between 9:00 am and 11:00 am and 1:00pm and 3:00pm.  Pick-ups requested outside of Allen County will be scheduled in bundles with other pick ups in the same area, additional notice may be required.

Suggested Donation

Furniture Donation Pick-ups are always free.  We do request you consider a suggested donation of $25-$100 depending on donation size to assist with covering the transportation costs related to your furniture donation. The donations collected for removal services go back into the organization to support our mission of ending furniture poverty in northeast Indiana. The suggested donation allows us to keep our trucks on the road, maintain our warehouse space, and provide gently used furniture to families restarting after a crisis. Because we only charge a minimal processing fee of $30 for a family to receive up to an entire household of furniture, we rely not only on your material donations but your financial donations to sustain the work.  If you would like to donate click the link below.

Items We Accept:

  • Furniture Items:
    • Basic Sectionals/Couches/Sofas and/or Loveseats
    • Living Room Style Chairs – Stationary, Recliners, and/or Rockers
    • End, Coffee or Sofa Tables
    • Lamps – Table or Floor Styles
    • Kitchen or Dining Tables & Chairs
    • Complete – Basic-Style Bedframes
    • Complete Twin over Twin Bunkbeds
    • Box Springs/Foundations and/or Mattresses – Twin, Full, Queen and/or King
    • Night Stands
    • Dressers and/or Chest of Drawers
    • Wood Shelves – Less Than 6’ Tall
  • Basic Kitchenware:
    • Countertop Appliances:
      • Crock pots, 8-12 cup Coffee Makers, Electric Can Openers, Hand Mixers, Toasters, Blenders and Mixers
    • Dinnerware:
      • Dinner Plates, Salad Plates, Saucers, Bowls, Coffee Cups
  • Glass & Plastic Glasses – Large, Medium & Small
  • Basic Cooking/Kitchen Utensils
  • Silverware
  • Pitchers
  • Plastic Food Storage Containers
  • Mixing/Serving Bowls
  • Casserole Dishes – With or Without Lids
  • Basic Bakeware:
    • Round Cake and Pie Pans, Muffin/Cupcake Tins, 13”x9” or 9”x9” and/or 8”x8”, Cookie Sheets
    • Pots, Pans & Skillets – With and/or Without Lids
  • Linens:
    • Bed Size Sheet Sets and/or Blankets– Twin, Full, Queen and/or King
    • Bath Towels – Bath, Hand and Wash Cloths
    • Kitchen Linens – Kitchen Towels, Dish Cloths, Potholders/Mitts
  • NEW Bed-Size Pillows
  • Wall Pictures and Knick-Knacks

Ongoing Supply Needs

  • Cardboard boxes
  • Gift Cards to: Lassus, Wal-Mart, Target

Items We DO NOT Accept:

  • Reclining (Personal & Electronic) or with sleepers Sofas, Loveseats and/or Sectionals
  • Entertainment Centers
  • Loft Beds and Captains Bed (Bed With Storage Drawers Underneath)
  • TV/Microwave Stands
  • Entertainment Electronics – Including TV, Computers, and VCR/DVD Players
  • Medical Items & Supplies
  • Musical Instruments – Including Pianos and Organs
  • Incomplete/Broken Items
  • Toys and/or Stuffed Animals
  • Clothing
  • Baby Items
  • Outdoor Patio Furniture, Equipment, Décor & Tools
  • Exercise Equipment
  • Holiday Items
  • Any Major Appliances

Donation Drive

Donation DriveYou can make a direct impact on families in our community by hosting a donation drive at your workplace. By partnering with The Mustard Seed Furniture Bank, you help us provide essential items to those in need, making a significant difference in their lives.

No matter which type of drive you choose, your partnership makes a huge impact by allowing us to provide these items to families in need. Together, we can create a supportive community where everyone has the essentials to thrive.

Thank you for considering hosting a donation drive. For more information or to schedule your drive, please contact us at info@mustardseedfortwayne.com or 260-471-5802 ext 103

Types of Donation Drives:

  1. Beds4Kids:
    • New sheets
    • Blankets
    • Pillows
  2. Small Appliances:
    • New or gently used coffee pots
    • Microwaves
    • Toasters
    • Crockpots
    • Mixers and blenders
  3. Bedding:
    • Sheets of all sizes
    • Blankets of all sizes
  4. Kitchen Essentials:
    • Pots and pans
    • Silverware
    • Dishes
    • Baking pans
    • Can openers

How It Works:

  1. Schedule Your Drive: Choose a week or month this fall to host a donation drive at your business.
  2. We Deliver a Donation Barrel: We’ll bring a donation barrel to your workplace to collect the items.
  3. Fill the Barrel: Encourage your team and customers to donate new or gently used items.
  4. We Pick Up: Once the barrel is full, we’ll pick it up and distribute the items to families in need.