Second Chance Furnishings

Second Chance Furnishings, a program of Marshall-Starke Development Center (MSDC), provides gently used furniture and household items to individuals and families in need - helping turn empty living spaces into safe, comfortable, dignified homes.

We believe everyone deserves a place to sit, sleep, gather, and feel at home.

Restoring Comfort, Dignity, and Community One Home at a Time

Commonly Available Items:

Beds · Sofas · Chairs · Tables · Dressers · Lamps · Cookware · Small appliances

(Availability varies based on donations.)

What We Do

Second Chance Furnishings connects donated furniture and household essentials with people rebuilding their lives. Through our structured referral and donation process, we ensure items are safe, clean, and ready to be used immediately.

We Provide:

  • Essential household furniture at no cost to eligible families.

  • Support for individuals transitioning out of crisis, homelessness, or unstable housing.

  • A sustainable, community-driven way to repurpose gently used items and reduce landfill waste.

  • A convenient, tax-deductible donation option for households and businesses.

How the Process Works

For Referring Agencies & Clients

  1. Partner agencies submit a referral with client contact information and household needs.

  2. MSDC staff contact the client to schedule an appointment to “shop” for available items.

  3. Clients must bring their voucher and arrange transportation for item pickup.

Delivery Option:
Delivery may be available within Plymouth city limits for a $15 fee. Exceptions may be considered based on need.

A large wooden dresser with multiple drawers, featuring ornate black handles, situated in a room with concrete flooring and a sliding glass door in the background.

Furniture Pantry Schedule

Pickups and drop-offs occur on different days. Appointments are required.

Donation Pickups - Tuesdays

  • Scheduled donor pickups only

  • Pickups occur within Plymouth city limits

  • Time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

  • $15 cash-only fee applies for in-town pickups

Pickups must be scheduled in advance through MSDC

Donation Drop-Offs: Wednesdays

  • Donors may drop off furniture or household items

  • Time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

  • Items are inspected for cleanliness, stability, and safety before acceptance

For Donors

  • Pickups: Tuesdays, by appointment

  • Drop-Offs: Wednesdays, during open hours

  • Donation receipts are available upon request

Ways to Get Involved

  • Donate gently used furniture or household items

  • Refer individuals or families in need through a partnering agency

  • Volunteer to help with pickups, organizing donations, or client appointments

Did You Know?

Many families moving into new housing begin with absolutely nothing - no bed, no dishes, no table.

Second Chance Furnishings bridges that gap by restoring comfort, dignity, and a sense of home.

Voucher Referral Agencies

  • Marshall County Emergency Management Agency

  • Tri-Share Child Care Pilot Program (United Way of Marshall County)

  • REAL Services

  • Breathe Easy Marshall County

  • Cultivate Food Rescue

  • Lifeplex: Fitness Forum & Wellness

  • Link To Hope

  • The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ

  • Marshall County Council on Aging

  • Department of Child Services - Knox

  • Recycle Depot of Marshall County

  • Plymouth High School

  • Community Services of Starke County

  • Neighborhood Center

  • Bread of Life

  • Plymouth Wesleyan Church

  • Marshall County Division of Family Resources

  • Marshall County Community Corrections

  • David's Courage

  • The Serenity House

  • MSDC Children's Services - Head Start

 Donation Guidelines / FAQs

  • Please review our Donation Item Key for a complete list of accepted items. Link To Donation Key

  • Yes — receipts are available upon request.

  • Second Chance Furnishings is a furniture pantry operated by the Marshall-Starke Development Center (MSDC). We provide gently used furniture and essential household items at no cost to eligible individuals and families who are working toward stable housing.

  • Individuals and families who receive a voucher from a partnering referral agency are eligible to receive furniture through Second Chance Furnishings.

  • Furniture items are provided at no cost.
    A $15 delivery fee may apply for deliveries within Plymouth city limits. Exceptions may be considered based on need.

  • To receive items:

    1. Obtain a voucher from one of our partnering agencies.

    2. Contact MSDC to schedule an appointment.

    3. Bring your voucher and arrange transportation to take items home.

  • Yes. All furniture selections are by appointment only and require a valid voucher.

  • No. A voucher from a partnering agency is required to participate.

  • Yes. Delivery may be available within Plymouth city limits for a $15 fee. Delivery availability depends on staffing, scheduling, and need.

  • Missed appointments may need to be rescheduled based on availability. Please contact MSDC as soon as possible if you are unable to attend your scheduled time.

  • Commonly available items include:
    Beds • Sofas • Chairs • Tables • Dressers • Lamps • Cookware • Small appliances

    Availability varies based on current donations.

  • All items are gently used and donated. Items are inspected for cleanliness, stability, and safety before being made available.

  • Items are offered based on current inventory. While we do our best to meet household needs, specific styles, colors, or sizes cannot be guaranteed.

  • Items are visually inspected prior to acceptance. However, MSDC cannot guarantee items are completely free of pests or allergens once they leave our possession.

  • We accept gently used furniture and household items in good, usable condition. Please review our Donation Item Key for a full list of accepted items.

  • Items that are broken, heavily worn, stained, infested, or unsafe cannot be accepted. A detailed list is included in the Donation Item Key.

    • Drop-Offs: Wednesdays, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

    • Pickups: Tuesdays, by appointment only

  • Yes. Donation pickups are scheduled on Tuesdays within Plymouth city limits. A $15 cash-only pickup fee applies.

  • Yes. In-kind donation receipts are available upon request.

Contact us

Ready to Help or Need Support?

Our team is here to help families build stability - one home at a time.

Contact Second Chance Furnishings

Sonja Filip

secondchance@marshall-starke.org
(574) 936-9400
1901 PIDCO Drive, Plymouth, IN 46563