NORTH CAROLINA Donation Locations
It is recommended to reach out to the individual Farms & Sanctuaries listed below for drop-off hours and quantity limits.
Donated pumpkins are excellent feed and a wonderful treat to the animals on the farms and sanctuaries. Pumpkins also make great compost. Pumpkins used during the holidays for decoration (un-carved, non-inked/non-painted) are perfect for donation, and its a waste to throw them out when they are still useful to feed the animals.
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| DONATION SITE | CITY | PHONE | ACCEPTED | Contact: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Blessed Acres | Ruffin | 530-339-0458 | Pumpkins, Gourds, Acorns, Hay, Straw, Fruits, Vegetables | Ashley Haitz 1010 Burton RD, Ruffin, NC 27326 Maps does not resolve to address. Email | Facebook Drop Off Instructions: Please call ahead. |
| Bluebird Acres | Marion | 843-345-5081 | Pumpkins, Gourds, Acorns, Hay, Straw, Fruits, Vegetables | Jess Beck 840 Spooky Hollow Road, Marion, NC 28752 Email | Facebook | Instagram Drop Off Instructions: Text or email is best due to the limited phone service in our area. Thank you for your support |
| Bob’s Oddities Farm | Winston Salem | 336-955-1944 | Pumpkins (Including Carved), Gourds, Acorns, Hay, Straw, Fruits, Vegetables Non-Food Items: Kiddie Pools | Shelley Richey 183 Briers Circle CT, Winston Salem, NC 27107 Email | Facebook Drop Off Instructions: On pallet by mailbox. |
| Brigman Barn | Cherryville | 704-830-8156 | Pumpkins (including carved), Gourds, Acorns, Christmas Trees, Hay, Straw, Fruits, Vegetables, Kiddie Pools Non-Food Items: Scrap Wood, Totes, Cardboard, Scrap Wire, PVC pipe | Kelly Brigman 145 Doc Wehunt Rd, Cherryville, NC 28021 Email | Instagram Our animals are all rescues and will greatly appreciate anything you can give. |
| Crandall Family Farm | Mocksville | 336-413-5827 | Pumpkins (Including Carved), Gourds, Acorns, Fruits, Vegetables | Tiffany Crandall 2757 US Hwy 64 East, Mocksville, NC 27028 Drop Off Instructions: In pig pen. |
| Crystal's Little Farm | Mooresville | 704-677-6350 | Pumpkins, Gourds, Christmas Trees, Hay Non-Food Items: Kiddie pools | Crystal Sutton 380 Corriher Grange Rd, Mooresville, NC 28115 Drop Off Instructions: Behind my back awning |
| Darby Acres Farm | Charlotte | 704-930-3048 | Pumpkins (Including Carved), Gourds, Christmas trees, Hay, Straw, Fruits, Vegetables, Dog & Cat Food (wet & dry) Non-Food Items: Kiddie Pools, Esbilac Puppy Powder, Blankets & Sheets, Dog Kennels & Igloo’s, Animal Carriers (small & medium), Baby or Toddler Toys, Playhouses (Lil tykes) | Dawn 9395 Hutchinson Ln., Charlotte, NC 28216 Website | Facebook | Instagram Drop Off Instructions: At the end of Hutchinson Lane, next to the tractor. |
| Double Nut Farm | Bennett | 336-581-4163 | Pumpkins, Gourds, Acorns, Christmas Trees, Fruits, Vegetables | Regina Upchurch 556 Claude Phillips Road, Bennett, NC 92509 Email | Facebook Drop Off Instructions: Please contact before drop off |
| Dragonfly Farms | King | 336-207-1666 | Pumpkins (Including Carved), Gourds, Christmas Trees, Hay, Straw, Fruits, Vegetables Non-Food Items: Kiddie Pools | Christina Brunner 117 Meadowbrook Drive, King NC 27021 Email | Facebook Drop Off Instructions: please place donations by the garage door. Thank you |
| Dread Pirate Farms | Bear Creek | 540-505-5277 | Pumpkins, Gourds, Squash, Acorns, Hay, Stray, Fruits, Vegetables | Robyn Llull 4325 Pittsboro Goldston Road, Bear Creek, NC 27207 Email | Website | Facebook Drop Off Instructions: End of the driveway, next to the dropbox or in the dropbox for small items - no need to contact beforehand We currently have a herd of dwarf goats and a flock of chickens that would love to partake in some extra goodies. Willing to Pick Up: Yes |
| Gomez Goats | Monroe | 704-441-0746 | Pumpkins, Gourds, Acorns, Christmas Trees, Hay, Straw, Fruits, Vegetables | Nancy Gomez 1104 Sand Dollar Court, Monroe, NC 28112 Drop Off Instructions: At the end of the old truck in the yard |
| Hillsite Farm | Mebane | 270-484-0241 | Pumpkins (Including Carved), Gourds, Acorns, Christmas Trees, Fruits, Vegetables | Nicki Crews 3601 Cook ST, Mebane, NC 27302 Drop Off Instructions: Please call ahead. |
| Kimes Family Farm LLC | Greensboro | 828-719-6271 | Pumpkins (Including Carved), Gourds, Christmas Trees, Hay, Straw | John Kimes 2854 Hacketts Lake RD, Greensboro, NC 27406 Drop Off Instructions: Please call ahead. |
| Kunebuff Homestead | New London, | 704-984-1159 | Pumpkins (Including Carved), Gourds Acorns | Anna Walker 34859 Esther Rd., New London, NC 28127 Drop Off Instructions: Please call ahead. Willing to Pick Up: Yes |
| MC Ranch | Moravian Falls | 336-452-4361 | Pumpkins, Gourds, Christmas Trees, Vegetables | Charles Beadenkopf 4407 Old NC Highway 18 South, Moravian Falls, NC 28654 Drop Off Instructions: Please contact before drop off |
| Mountain Heritage Homestead | Marion | 828-460-3383 | Pumpkins (Including Carved), Gourds, Acorns, Christmas Trees, Hay, Straw, Fruits, Vegetables Non-Food Items: Kiddie Pools | Haley Ward 812 Old Linville RD, Marion, NC 28752 Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram Drop Off Instructions: There is an old road at the end of the driveway you can leave it there or by the Farmhouse at the bottom of the hill. Willing to Pick Up: Yes |
| Old Biddy Hatchery | Burlington | 336-449-9574 | Pumpkins, Gourds, Acorns, Hay, Straw, Fruits, Vegetables, Feed Non-Food Items: Kiddie Pools, Building Materials | Paul Mann 3673 Brick Church Road, Burlington, NC 27215 Email | Facebook Drop Off Instructions: Please call ahead. We are a small family owned free range farm and hatchery that specializes in endangered birds and farm animals so money is tight because these endangered breeds are hard to find and, many times, expensive when we do so any help with feed cost is greatly appreciated. Thanks again. |
| Red Feather Equine Sanctuary | Winston Salem | 336-407-7747 | Pumpkins (Including Carved), Gourds, Acorns, Christmas Trees, Hay, Straw, Fruits, Vegetables Non-Food Items: Kiddie Pools | Tara Tomlinson 5662 Old Rural Hall Road, Winston Salem, NC 27105 Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram Drop Off Instructions: Drop off outside front gate. Can text contact number to let us know when dropped off. |
| Rivas Ranch | Pfafftown | 707-363-6032 | Pumpkins (including carved), Gourds, Acorns, Christmas Trees, Hay, Straw, Fruits, Vegetables, Non-Food Items: Kiddie Pools | April Hannah 4943 7 Hills Rd, Pfafftown, NC 27040 Email | Website |
| Slow Farm | Cameron | 919-285-5021 | Pumpkins (Including Carved), Gourds, Christmas trees, Hay, Straw, Fruits, Vegetables Non-Food Items: Kiddie Pools | Rachel Herrick 1265 Stanton Hill Rd, Cameron, NC 28326 Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram Drop Off Instructions: Please leave items at the end of the driveway by the gate. |
| Steele’s Town Creek Farm | Newton | 336-937-2048 | Pumpkins (Including Carved), Gourds, Acorns, Christmas trees, Hay, Straw, Fruits, Vegetables | Tarah Steele 400 E. N St. Newton, NC 28658 Email | Facebook Drop Off Instructions: Please call ahead. Willing to Pick Up: Yes |
| Thistledew Food Forest | Pisgah Forest | 843-999-6071 | Pumpkins (Including Carved), Gourds, Acorns, Christmas trees, Hay, Straw, Fruits, Vegetables Non-Food Items: Kiddie Pools | Sandra Davis 2421 Fox Hollow RD, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Drop Off Instructions: Right by the garage will be great. Willing to Pick Up: Yes |
| Triple J Homestead | Atkinson | 910-742-8790 | Pumpkins (including carved), Gourds, Acorns, Christmas Trees, Fruits, Vegetables Non-Food Items: Kiddie Pools | Christina Pepper 443 Battleground Rd, Atkinson, NC 28421 Email | Facebook Drop Off Instructions: Top of the driveway next to the gate. Under some circumstances will allow for pick-up so call, and we’ll see what we can do. |