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what is a restore?

Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore sells a variety of gently used merchandise such as sofas, dining room and bedroom sets, wall art, kitchen appliances, and more. With two truck deliveries per day, it’s the perfect place for bargain seekers and DIYers to shop!

Join our online community to see our new arrivals. Every purchase and every donation supports our mission to build and repair homes for those in need in our community.

Are you looking to donate furniture, appliances, or household items? Fill out the contact form with details of your items, and we will schedule your free pick-up!

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With our constantly changing inventory, prices well below retail, frequent markdowns, and one-of-a-kind items, you’re sure to find something you can’t live without. Make sure to stop by often. If you miss a day, you might miss a deal!

Join our online community to shop and see our new arrivals. We post daily on our Facebook ReStore group page, sharing photos of the merchandise. Phone orders accepted.

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Drop off your items

You can drop off your items Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm. Drop off location is behind the store. One of our team members will assist you and provide a tax-deductible receipt.

Request a Pickup

Donation pick up hours
Tuesday-Saturday 9am-4pm

Request a pickup

Donate

Remodeling, cleaning out, downsizing or just getting organized? Consider donating your excess household goods and building materials to the Habitat ReStore. You’ll get the satisfaction of knowing your donations helped support local families – and didn’t end up in the landfill. And all of your donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

What can I donate?

Your donation to the ReStore is tax-deductible and 100% of the proceeds support our mission. You are also helping our community by keeping good, reusable items out of landfills. Our Federal Tax EIN is 22-3661840.

ReStore Donation Form

things to note

Items must be on the first floor or in a garage – we cannot pickup items that require us to go up more than 5 steps

Furniture/items for resale must be in good condition (no broken, ripped, or stained)

We are unable to accept any items from smoking homes

We are unable to accept upholstered items that are from homes with pets

Our truck ambassadors make the final decisions on whether or not to accept donated items

Items accepted:

Refrigerators, plugged in and running (not older than 10 years)
Bathroom & plumbing (new only)
Bottom of china closet (if it has a solid top)
China and dishware (accepting sets only)
Flat screen TV’s only
Doors
Flooring, hardwood and tile (new in box only; 40 sq ft minimum)
Furniture (gently used, please call 732-818-9500 x 123)
Carpet and rugs (6 ft x 8 ft maximum)
Garden items and tools
Headboards (only if it is part of a FULL bedroom set)
Home décor (tchotchkes, collectibles, and glassware)
Kitchen cabinets (gently used, please call 732-818-9500 x 123)
Kitchen essentials (pots, pans, small appliances, flatware, etc.)
Lighting (chandeliers, porch, etc; must be clean and working)
Lamps with shades (must be working)
Paint (new only)
Tools/ Workshop
Desks (home use only)/ desk chairs/ filing cabinets
Pictures, frames, paintings, mirrors with frames only
Towels

Items not accepted:

Books
Children’s items or toys
China closets
Clothing
Electronics
Entertainment Centers
Faucets (used)
Headboards (only with full bedroom sets)
Linens of any kind
Lumber/sheetrock
Mattresses/box springs
Pianos or organs
Pesticides or fertilizers
Used toilets

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Donate to the ReStore

Please provide the details in our Donation Questionnaire form and someone from the Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity ReStore will contact you ASAP. We are also available Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at (732) 818-9500 ext. 123 or email donorcoordinator@northernoceanhabitat.org, if you have any questions.

Donation Pickup Hours

Tuesday-Saturday 9am-4pm

The donation coordinator will be in touch to see if your donation is eligible for pickup.

Things to note

Items must be on the first floor or in a garage – we cannot pickup items that require us to go up more than 5 steps

Furniture/items for resale must be in good condition (no broken, ripped, or stained)

We are unable to accept any items from smoking homes

We are unable to accept upholstered items that are from homes with pets

Our truck ambassadors make the final decisions on whether or not to accept donated items

Removing Cabinets and ReStoring Communities

Deconstruction is a service provided by Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity Restore and Construction Crew. They will come and remove items from your home for free, saving you time and money. Your tax-deductible donations help us build and repair homes for local families.

remodeling your home?

Our team will take:

kitchen cabinets

bathroom vanities

kitchen countertops

and more!

the process

1. schedule a consultation

Our team will come out and assess the items you are looking to donate

2. set a construction date

Our crew will carefully remove the items without damaging existing fixtures or walls, leaving the space project-ready

3. your donations build homes

Your donation will be sold in our ReStore, with all proceeds supporting our Critical Home Repair and New Home Build programs

why choose us?

1) your items will be removed and picked up FREE OF CHARGE!

2) your donation will support our mission to make safe and affordable homes accessible to our community

3) you will save demolition expenses

4) you will be keeping unwanted goods out of the landfill

Click here to schedule a consultation!

Volunteers ages 14+ welcomed!

Looking for your teen to develop soft skills, gain cash register experience, volunteer hours to put on their resume or college applications? Are you a retiree looking to give back? Consider joining our team!

875+

tons diverted from the landfill in 2025

21800+

total restore transactions in 2025

9400+

volunteer hours in 2025

26

years serving Ocean County

“If you are thinking about volunteering at Habitat, we welcome you with open arms. It’s a fun group. We have a good time. There’s a lot of humor. There’s a lot of helping each other. There’s a lot of helping the customers.”

Clare, ReStore Volunteer

Volunteer Application

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Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) Must be 14 or older for the ReStore and 16 or older for Construction.(Required)

Only Construction Volunteers that are 18 and older are allowed to use power tools.*

Are you of Hispanic or Latino descent? (optional)

Yes

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Are you retired?(Required)

Yes

If you are not retired, what is your current occupation and company?

What is your past work experience?

What is your past volunteer experience?

Select what you have volunteer and work experience with:

Office/Administrative

Retail

Construction

Specialized trades (electrical, plumbing, etc.)

Marketing

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Have you worked for Habitat for Humanity before?(Required)

Yes

If selected Yes, which Habitat affiliate, when, and what was your role?

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Where would you be interested in volunteering?(Required)

ReStore

Construction

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Social Security Number (only used for required background check on construction volunteers):(Required)

Volunteer Opportunities and Times (ReStore Hour Shifts: Tues-Sat 10 am - 2 pm or 2 pm - 6 pm | Typical Construction Shifts: 9:00am – 3:00 pm)

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Can you volunteer on a regular basis?(Required)

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Volunteer Requirements and Agreement

Are you over the age of 18?(Required)

Yes

Do you give Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity permission to check the National Sex Offender Registry?(Required)

Yes

This is required to be considered for any volunteer opportunity at Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity.

Do you give Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity permission to do a criminal background check?(Required)

Yes

This is required to be considered for any volunteer opportunity at Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity.

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I HEREBY STATE I HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT

1. I must sign a waiver of liability/photo release form.
2. I must complete the Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity online Volunteer Safety Training
3. I must attend Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity volunteer onboarding and orientation.
4. I must follow and respond to emails for updates and volunteer opportunities/scheduling.
5. I must enter a worksite only under request or with permission of site supervisor. (No walk ons)
6. I must update Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity of any changes in personal information.
7. I understand that a National Sex Offender Registry and a criminal background check is required of all volunteers.
8. Anyone affiliated with Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity must protect the security and privacy of confidential information of partner families and applicants. I understand and agree to hold any information obtained during my service to Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity in the strictest confidence and security. I will respect the right to privacy of partner families and applicants. I will not disclose, discuss or mishandle any information regarding partner families and applicants.

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great store. great prices. great cause.

Accepting all major credits cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX) and cash. Does not accept checks, money order. Does not accept mobile payment services such as Paypal, Apply Pay, Google Pay, Venmo or any cryptocurrencies.

Join our online community to shop and see our new arrivals. We post merchandise on the Facebook ReStore Group daily.

Phone orders accepted for any item displayed in the Facebook Group. 732-818-9500

Join the ReStore Group on Facebook

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1214 Route 37 East, Toms River, NJ 08753
Open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Donations accepted Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Phone: (732) 818-9500 ext 123