Sports equipment donation: give away your old equipment

Sports can keep our bodies healthy and are a good source of entertainment. But to properly play some sports, specific equipment are needed. However, new sport equipment is expensive, and some people don’t have the budget for it. So, for this reason, sports equipment donation is the noble thing to do.

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Why should you donate sports equipment?

It is through sports we can increase self-esteem and mental capacity, in addition to improving our health and learn about cooperation and teamwork.

Some people train hard to become professional athletes. But there are also some people that can't afford any equipment.

So if you have any sports equipment sitting at home that you no longer use, think about making a sports equipment donation. You can give someone the chance to have fun and train properly.

Where can I make sports equipment donation?

You can donate sports equipment to schools and charities that will distribute the equipment to people with low-incomes.

Peace Passers:

2804 Yadkin Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
E-mail: peacepassersinfo@gmail.com
Phone: (954) 649-9175

What you can donate:

• Set of team jerseys or practice shirts
• Set of team shorts
• Soccer balls in good condition (size 3, 4 or 5). Deflate before shipping
• Ball pumps and needles
• Soccer cleats and indoor/turf soccer shoes. Be sure to wipe off dirt or mud. Always tie cleats together in pairs before shipping
• Soccer socks. Fold in pairs before shipping
• Goalie jerseys and gloves
• Ball bags and travel sport duffel bags
• Small flat field cones

Sports Gift:

32565 B Golden Lantern Street, #190
Dana Point, California 92629
Phone: (949) 388-2359
Fax: (949) 265-9009
E-mail: info@sportsgift.org

What you can donate:

• Soccer balls
• Basketballs
• Footballs
• Volley balls
• Playground balls
• Baseballs
• Softballs and softball mitts
• Jump ropes
• Hacky sacks
• Frisbees
• Tennis balls and racquets
• Air pumps and needles
• Sports socks

All kids should play:

Hunt Valley: 11223 York Road
Hunt Valley, MD 21030
Phone: (410) 527-1000

Timonium: 6 East Padonia Road
Timonium, MD 21093
Phone: (410) 252-8440

Towson: 909 York Road
Towson, MD 21204
Phone: (410) 823-4000

What you can donate:

• Nets and lacrosse sticks
• Volley balls, soccer balls, tennis balls and footballs
• Cleats, sneakers and sports shoes
• Team uniforms
• Hats
• Golf clubs
• Tennis rackets

Make sure the equipment is in good shape, useable and clean.

Leveling the Playing Field:

9170 Brookville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
E-mail: info@levelingtheplayingfield.org
Phone: (301) 801-0738

What you can donate:

• Soccer balls, baseballs, footballs and basketballs
• Hockey equipment
• Golf equipment
• Tennis equipment
• Lacrosse equipment

What you can recycle:

• Athletic clothing
• Football helmets
• Rollerblades and bicycles
• Running/cross training shoes

Leveling the Playing Field accepts used and new equipment. Any equipment donated needs to be properly cleaned and free of excess of dirt or mold.

Global Sports Foundation:

31 Halfmoon Court
Suite 100
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Phone: (713) 819-1002

What you can donate:

• Baseballs
• Fielding gloves
• Batting tees
• Catcher’s mitts and gear (head to toe)
• Baseball cleats
• Umpire protective gear and balls/strike counters
• Sets of bases