Florida has one of the largest Goodwill networks in the country, with 575 listings in our database across 178 cities and 51 counties. They range from Goodwill Jacksonville on Old Saint Augustine Road to Goodwill Miami on Southwest 177th Avenue. Each store sells donated goods, and the revenue pays for job training and placement. This page explains how Goodwill is organized in Florida, how coverage differs between big metros and small counties, and what to do before you donate, shop or ask about career services.

How Goodwill Is Organized in Florida: Independent Regional Nonprofits

No single state agency runs Goodwill. Every Florida store belongs to a regional Goodwill organization. Each one is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit with its own board, its own chief executive and its own service territory. These groups are members of Goodwill Industries International, which sets brand standards and offers training but does not manage local stores. That is why donation rules, program names and phone numbers change as you drive across the state.

Our listings show the pattern. Goodwill Tampa, Goodwill Largo, Goodwill Saint Petersburg, Goodwill Brandon, Goodwill Palm Harbor and Goodwill Apollo Beach all list the same phone number, 727-523-1512, which points to one Tampa Bay operator. Goodwill Bradenton has a 941 number, which suggests a different organization. Goodwill Fort Myers on McGregor Boulevard and Goodwill Tallahassee on West Tennessee Street each answer to their own local teams.

Several public bodies oversee different parts of the work:

Metro and Rural Goodwill Coverage Across Florida's Regions

Florida has 67 counties, and our database has Goodwill listings in 51 of them. The gaps are mostly rural counties in the Panhandle, the Big Bend and the interior. There the population is thin, and the nearest store may sit in a neighboring county. Metro areas look very different.

Tampa Bay and the Gulf Coast

Tampa Bay is the densest part of the map. Pinellas County leads the state with 49 listings, and Hillsborough County follows with 45. Stores sit along busy corridors such as Ulmerton Road in Largo and US Highway 19 North in Clearwater. Farther south, Sarasota County has 27 listings, Manatee County has 21 and Lee County has 32, while Goodwill Naples on Tamiami Trail North covers Collier County. Retirement communities along this coast produce steady donations of furniture, housewares and clothing, so these stores tend to be large and well stocked.

Jacksonville and Northeast Florida

Jacksonville has 37 listings, the most of any Florida city, and Duval County has 43. Jacksonville and Duval County run as a consolidated city-county government, so one local authority handles questions about zoning and waste rules. Goodwill Jacksonville (904-880-1225) is the reference listing for the area. Outside Duval County, coverage thins quickly toward the Georgia line and the western Panhandle. Rural donors there often combine a Goodwill drop-off with another errand in the nearest larger town.

South Florida's Urban Corridor

Palm Beach County has 38 listings and Miami-Dade County has 35. Goodwill Miami (305-259-3233) and Goodwill Hialeah on West 68th Street (305-556-4777) serve Miami-Dade. Goodwill West Palm Beach on Southern Boulevard (561-383-8616) and Goodwill Boca Raton on Glades Road (561-362-8662) anchor Palm Beach County. Rush-hour traffic and tolls matter here. A store ten miles away can take far longer than you expect, so plan the route before you load the car.

Central Florida, the Treasure Coast and the Panhandle

Orange County has 29 listings, including Goodwill Orlando on Della Drive (407-857-0659). Along the Atlantic coast, Goodwill Melbourne, Goodwill Vero Beach, Goodwill Fort Pierce and Goodwill Stuart cover Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin counties. Inland, Goodwill Lakeland serves Polk County and Goodwill Ocala serves Marion County, where new subdivisions keep filling former farmland. In the Panhandle, Goodwill Pensacola on East 9 Mile Road and Goodwill Panama City on West Bay Parkway are the main names.

What to Do Before You Donate or Shop at a Florida Goodwill

Call the store before you load the car. Policies differ by regional operator, and each one sets its own list of items it cannot take. Mattresses, large appliances, tires and some electronics are the usual sticking points. Bring clean, working items in bags or boxes you do not need back. Use the attended donation door rather than leaving goods outside a closed store. Florida rain and humidity can ruin unattended piles, and dumping can cause trouble for the property owner.

Ask for a receipt at the door. Goodwill does not assign a dollar value to your items, because donors estimate fair market value themselves. The IRS requires extra paperwork once noncash gifts pass certain amounts, and a tax preparer can tell you which rules apply. Keep the receipt with a short list of what you gave.

Shoppers pay Florida sales tax at the register. The state rate is 6 percent, and most counties add a discretionary surtax, so the final total depends on the store's county. Many Goodwill stores run rotating discounts, so ask staff about the current schedule before you shop.

Job Training and Career Services at Goodwill in Florida

Donated goods fund the mission. Florida's Goodwill organizations run career centers that typically offer résumé help, interview practice, computer skills classes and job placement. Some also run grant-funded training with eligibility rules based on income, age, disability or veteran status. Basic job search help is often open to anyone who walks in. Ask each location what it offers, because programs are set locally rather than statewide.

Goodwill also works alongside public workforce programs. CareerSource Florida supports a network of local workforce boards. The Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, part of the Department of Education, helps people with disabilities prepare for and find work. Goodwill is often a service partner for programs like these. If you already have a case worker at either agency, ask whether a Goodwill near you is an approved provider.

Goodwill organizations in Florida operate thrift stores, donation centers, and career service locations that generate funding for workforce development programs helping residents overcome barriers to employment.

Goodwill locations are available in 178 cities across Florida. They are spread across 51 counties.

Cities with the highest concentration include Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, which have the highest store density reflecting strong donor bases and demand for affordable retail and workforce services in those communities.

Residents of Florida can donate goods at any Goodwill location, shop in-store or online at shopgoodwill.com, and access career coaching and job training programs through Goodwill's workforce development centers across the state.

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Residents of Florida can schedule large item donation pickups through their regional Goodwill organization's website. Keep your tax receipt from each donation — Goodwill donations are tax-deductible, and the IRS Form 8283 is required for non-cash charitable contributions over $500.

Browse Goodwill by county across Florida to find the nearest location.

Using Florida's County Pages to Find a Goodwill Near You

Florida organizes local government around 67 counties, so the county is the most reliable way to narrow a search. Start with the county where you live or work, then check the nearest city. In Leon County, our listings cluster around Tallahassee, where Goodwill Tallahassee on West Tennessee Street (850-656-8000) is the main named location. In a smaller county, the closest store may sit across the county line, so widen your search before assuming nothing is nearby.

Before you go, take three steps. First, call the number on the listing and confirm current hours, since holidays and storms change them. Second, ask what the store accepts that day, especially bulky furniture, electronics and mattresses. Third, ask whether the location has a career center or only a retail store and donation door. Some listings, such as Naples and Stuart, have no phone number in our database, so check the organization's website or visit the street address.

Timing matters in Florida. Many winter residents leave in spring, which is when stores often see their heaviest loads of furniture and clothing. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer, so morning drop-offs keep your items dry. Details in our directory are listed as published, so confirm them with the store before a long trip.

Frequently Asked Questions About Goodwill in Florida

There is no statewide Goodwill office, and no Florida agency operates the stores. Each location belongs to a regional Goodwill organization, an independent nonprofit with its own board and territory. In Tampa Bay, our listings for Tampa, Largo, Saint Petersburg, Brandon, Palm Harbor and Apollo Beach share one number, 727-523-1512. Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando and Tallahassee each show different numbers. For a donation question, a hiring question or a complaint, contact the regional organization that serves your county rather than searching for a state helpline.

Look for a staffed store with Goodwill signage and a posted street address, and be cautious about unmarked bins or trucks. Charities that solicit contributions in Florida generally register with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services under Chapter 496 of the Florida Statutes. Its Division of Consumer Services lets you look up registered charities online, and its consumer helpline is 1-800-HELP-FLA. If a bin shows no clear operator name or phone number, take your items to a store listed in our directory instead.

Most locations hand out a receipt on request at the donation door. The receipt confirms that you gave items but does not state a dollar value, because donors estimate fair market value themselves. The IRS requires additional paperwork when noncash gifts pass certain amounts, and the rules for high-value items are stricter. Florida has no state personal income tax, so any benefit comes only from your federal return. Keep the receipt with a short list of what you donated, and ask a tax preparer about your situation.

Yes. Goodwill retail stores collect sales tax on purchases, as other Florida retailers do. The state rate is 6 percent, and many counties add a local discretionary surtax. The total at the register therefore depends on the county where the store sits, and stores in different counties may charge different totals. The Florida Department of Revenue publishes current county rates and any sales tax holiday details. Donating costs nothing, and you pay no fee to drop off items at the donation door.

Basic services such as résumé help, job search support and interview practice are generally offered at no charge, but programs differ by region. Some training is grant funded and limited to specific groups, such as veterans, people with disabilities, young adults or low-income job seekers. Goodwill often works with CareerSource Florida's local workforce boards and with the Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Call the location nearest you and ask which programs are open now, what documents you need, and whether there is a waiting list.

Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. When a storm threatens, stores may close early or for several days, and donation doors close with them. Check the regional organization's website or call before you travel. Reopening after a storm depends on power, flooding and road access, so Gulf Coast and Panhandle stores may recover at different speeds. Do not bring waterlogged or moldy goods, which cannot be resold. Follow your county's debris collection rules for damaged items, and hold clean, dry donations until regular hours resume.

No. Our database has Goodwill listings in 51 of Florida's 67 counties, so 16 counties have no listing. Most of those are rural counties in the Panhandle, the Big Bend and the interior. Residents there usually rely on a store in a neighboring county. Before you drive, call the nearest listed location and ask whether it serves your area, offers any pickup or special drop-off arrangements, and has the career services you need. Hours and policies are set by the regional operator, not by the state.