Deacs Donate starts April 21

Every year, Wake Forest’s campus comes together to help students divert move-out waste, including furniture, clothing, bikes, books, and much more.

Since 2010, the Deacs Donate program has given nearly 216 tons of donations to Goodwill and other charities. In the Pro Humanitate spirit, faculty and staff are asked to help spread the word to students and encourage them to plan their move-out early.

Large blue bins will start being placed the week of April 21 and contents will be regularly collected. Faculty and staff can encourage students to visit the refreshed Deacs Donate page to learn what’s accepted for donation vs. what’s not before they contribute to the bins. To honor the intention of the program and partnership, items should not be removed from the bins or designated donation areas on the lawns of residence halls. Students looking for a way to thrift items are encouraged to attend the Move-Out Swaps taking place on April 29 and May 4. 

The Deacs Donate program has been an essential part of the student move-out process for 15 years. By partnering with Goodwill, Wake Forest diverts move-out waste from the landfill while giving back to the community. 

Students can review the accepted items on the refreshed Deacs Donate page. More information about the student move-out process can found on the RL&H move-out landing page.

The Deacs Donate program is a partnership between Wake Forest University and Goodwill, facilitated by the Facilities Surplus & Events team, Residence Life and Housing, and the Office of Sustainability.