Donate instead of throwing away
FAVR’s Helping Hands Initiative encourages vacation rental managers, owners, and guests to donate nonperishable and reusable items — such as clothing, linens, unopened food, furniture, and housewares — to support local people in need.
We also provide an extensive Florida-wide directory of donation options. Some organizations require drop-off of goods and services, and others will schedule pick-ups.
Vacation Rental Turnover Donation Checklist
A simple workflow to donate reusable and nonperishable items during turns — while reducing waste and supporting community programs
| 1) Collect & separate • Set a labeled donation bin in the owner closet or supply area
• Separate by type: linens, clothing, unopened food, housewares
• Keep donations dry and clean | 2) Bag & label • Bag items neatly (trash bags or storage bags)
• Label: “Linens,” “Clothing,” “Unopened Food,” etc.
• For linens: bundle sets when possible |
| 3) Choose drop-off or pickup • Use the statewide links below to find drop-off points
• Some organizations offer scheduled pickups | 4) Track impact (optional) • Note: number of bags/boxes or items donated
• Keep a quick log for your team and owners
• Share your success stories with FAVR |
Tip: Confirm each organization’s accepted items and hours before drop-off or pickup.
Florida Alliance for Vacation Rentals (FAVR) • Helping Hands in Florida’s Communities