SOCIAL SERVICES
We serve residents of eastern Hamilton County living within the following zip codes:
- 37302 – Apison
- 37308 – Birchwood
- 37315 – Collegedale
- 37421 – East Brainerd
- 37421 – Tyner
- 37336 – Georgetown
- 37341 – Harrison
- 37416 – Highway 58
- 37416 – Bonny Oaks
- 37353 – McDonald (Hamilton County)
- 37363 – Ooltewah
If you don’t live in one of these zip code areas, resources are likely to exist at your location as well.
What kind of help is available?
We provide help with the following:
- utilities
- rent
- life-sustaining medications
- food
- clothing
- furniture
- household items
- cleaning supplies
- personal care products
- baby layettes filled with newborn necessities
- school supplies
- and so much more!
Visit our Services page to find more information on what we can do for you, or call (423) 238-7777.
I know someone who needs help, can I call for them?
No. We need to speak directly with the person who needs help.
Do we have “X” medical equipment?
Items we loan out based on availability:
- bedside commodes
- canes
- crutches
- shower chairs
- walkers
- wheelchairs
Medical equipment that does not fall under the above items is sold on the floor as regular merchandise.
Walk-ins may visit the donation dock for more assistance. If you have medical equipment to return, return it to the donation dock.
If you want more information about medical equipment loans, call (423) 238-7777.
DONATIONS
Do we take mattresses, box springs, and/or TVs?
No.
Accepted items
We can accept gently used and new items.
- kitchen cabinets in good condition
- VHS original tapes (no re-recordings)
- Framed mirrors only
- Good quality cabinets and sinks
Items we do not accept
- No aerosols, chemicals, or paint.
- No CPAP machines
- No mattresses or box springs (no used or new)
- No unframed mirrors
- No modular office partitions
- No paper or cardboard boxes
- No tires
- No toilets
- No shower doors
- No children’s car seats due to recalls
- No cassette or 8-track tapes
- No household trash
- No TV’s of any kind
- No damaged furniture
- No building materials
What are the hours at the Donation Dock?
Our Donation Dock hours are:
Sunday, 12-5pm
Monday-Thursday, 8am-5pm
Friday, 9am-3pm
Saturday, closed.
Can people schedule a pick-up?
Yes. Call (423) 238-7777 ext. 38 for more information on scheduling a pickup.
We do not pickup pianos.
THRIFT STORE
Store Hours
Monday – Thursday
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday – Saturday
Closed
Sunday
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Donation Dock Hours
Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Holidays we are closed
- New Year’s Day
- Easter
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Additional holiday dates vary annually. Stay updated through our Facebook page or Instagram (@thesamaritancenter) for the latest information.
Can you find an item for me?
No. Our stock changes constantly, so what may be here now may be gone later. Check out our social media pages for Tuesday Thrift Finds if you want something specific. Otherwise, your best bet is to visit the Samaritan Center thrift store and see what we have in stock on that particular day.
Frequently Asked Questions