A house without furniture isn’t a home, and any person or family without the financial means to turn their empty apartment into a furnished home is enduring furniture poverty.

Not having a bed to sleep on results in a poor night’s sleep, affecting the person’s ability to live, work, and study. Not having a sofa to sit on means that you don’t have people over to visit, and a home without a kitchen table results in no place to share a meal or complete a homework assignment. The majority of households served by the Capital Region Furniture Bank have none of the items listed above; however, you can change that by donating your gently used furniture and by making a financial gift.

Founded in 2016, the Capital Region Furniture Bank accepts donations of furniture from community members who are downsizing and offers these goods to individuals and families transitioning from homeless shelters to permanent housing. Through our network of human service agencies, we identify which families can benefit most from our donated goods.

Our goal is simple: to eliminate furniture poverty and restore hope to struggling households.

How It Works

  1. You can complete our online form to determine which furnishings we accept. You can also call us at (518) 612-BANK.

  2. We follow up to provide a price quote and choose a date for furniture pickup. 

  3. Moving day! We pick up your furniture and deliver it to those in need.


Please note that you may drop off furniture at our warehouse in Albany, NY, for a small processing fee that will be collected at the time of drop off.

We Accept the Following Goods:

  • Clean twin/full/queen mattresses and box springs

  • Metal bed frames

  • Sofas/loveseats*

  • Living room chairs

  • Futons

  • Dining tables and chairs

  • Coffee tables and end tables

  • Nightstands

  • Dressers

  • Lamps

*Please note that due to their weight, we do not accept sleeper sofas.

Donate furniture.

Refer clients.

In addition to eradicating furniture poverty, the Capital Region Furniture Bank is a training ground for people with a history of Justice Involvement. Reducing the number of people returning to jail or prison means ensuring that those persons have access to employment, housing, and treatment.

Did you know that over 30% of people return “home” to a homeless shelter? Without a job or a place to live, how do we ensure that returning citizens come home and stay home? The Capital Region Furniture Bank assists formerly incarcerated people with paid training, transportation, and a place to call home. By supporting the Capital Region Furniture Bank, you're eradicating furniture poverty AND reducing recidivism!