Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, the Greater Boston Community Exchange collects, sorts and distributes new and gently used clothing for children, women, and men, as well as small household goods.

Donated item are gathered and transported by volunteers and distributed directly to people in need. We also accept special requests from shelters for household items for residents moving into permanent housing.

The Greater Boston Community Exchange serves individuals and families living in homeless shelters, as well as those in transition and struggling for independent lives.

Our distribution center in Needham, MA accepts donations on a weekly basis. The items are then sorted and delivered to various programs throughout the Greater Boston area.

Donation Drop-Off Hours

Donations may be dropped off at

65 Rosemary Street in Needham, MA

Summer Hours
(August 2010)

Tuesday          3:00 - 5:00 PM

Wednesday   9:00 - 10:00 AM

Regular Hours

Tuesday            4:00 - 5:00 PM

Wednesday     9:00 - 10:00 AM

Wednesday       3:00 - 4:00 PM

Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM