The Problem We Solve
A nonprofit called us once. They had a child who desperately needed shoes. We had a warehouse full of shoes. There was no system to connect the two.
That's why Storehouse exists.
—Find Your Path
Helping Families Thrive
Michigan families and individuals experiencing poverty at the reason we exist. We reach them through the nonprofits and schools that already surve them, supplied by businesses and made possible by funders.
NONPROFITS & SCHOOLS
Get the resources your community needs.
You know the people you serve. Shop our Grand Rapids warehouse, choose the goods that fit, and put the budget you save back into your programs.
You choose what you need
Classroom supplies, household essentials, and more. Inventory changes as new donations arrive.
You pay a small handling fee
Handling fees average about 4% of retail value. There is no cost to join.
Opportunity for Teachers to shop free
Some schools may qualify for our Teacher Resource Store.
Suppliers: a path as clear as the member path.
BUSINESSES & SUPPLIERS
Surplus taking up warehouse space?
One call gives you a single point of contact for brand new overstock, discontinued, and liquidation products. Tell us what you have. We confirm fit, coordinate next steps, and put your goods to work through our member nonprofits and schools.
We coordinate logistics
Call or submit an offer through the link. We will confirm pick up, typically as soon as the next day.
You get documentation
We track where your goods go through member nonprofits and schools, and can provide a report at the cadence you choose.
Your brand is protected
Goods go to nonprofits and schools that serve Michigan families.
Funders and Foundations: limited dollars, visible results.
FUNDERS & FOUNDATIONS
Fund the work
Put limited dollars to work through an established statewide network. Designate your gift to a priority, and see which organizations received goods and what your funding made possible.
Up to $100 in goods distributed for every $1 invested
Compares the operational cost of securing goods with the retail value of goods members receive.
“We donate to the Storehouse because we know our products are distributed efficiently among hundreds of organizations with just one phone call.”
—HOW IT WORKS
Start with the need. Find the resource. Make the match.
01
Nonprofits and schools know the need
Our members serve individuals and families every day and know what their communities are missing.
02
Businesses provide brand new surplus Overstock, discontinued inventory, and liquidation products that would otherwise go unused. We review each offer for fit.
03
Storehouse makes the match
We sort and stock goods so members can choose what they need, and we track distribution so donors see the reach of their giving.
—WHERE WE FOCUS OUR WORK
Three community needs, One mission
We prioritize goods and partnerships that strengthen education, affordable housing, and workforce stability across Michigan. Any eligible nonprofit or school can join the warehouse.
Education
Classroom supplies and essentials for educators, schools, and the students they serve.
2,000+
Teachers supported · 24:1 Return On Investment on every dollar invested
Affordable Housing
Working on affordable housing projects? Access brand new building materials so more of every dollar goes into homes.
Under 30%
Of retail on building materials
Workforce Stability
Many Michigan workers are employed and still struggling. Workforce nonprofits use Storehouse to keep everyday essentials within reach for the people they serve.
Available to members today: hygiene products, household goods, and personal care essentials.
The network behind the work.
$0M+
In goods distributed across Michigan since 20160+
Member nonprofits and schools0+
Michigan counties served0M+
Michiganders reached through our members"The Storehouse is more than a supplier of goods. It is also a connector of resources and relationships, bringing together organizations with shared values, committed to strengthening our community. We are grateful for this extraordinary support and partnership.”
