topic Re: CLOTHING DONATIONS in Fashion

CLOTHING DONATIONS

Shanus — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:18:17 GMT

Anytime is a perfect time to donate clothing in good condition. Now, especially, with so many families out of jobs and winter months ahead, adults and children may need sweaters, coats, boots, etc.

I'm going through the baskets of "to donate" in my closet & calling around to see how to direct this clothing.

Re: CLOTHING DONATIONS

Boxerdoglover — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:29:26 GMT

Good luck finding a place. All local donation sites have been closed for about 2 weeks and don't plan to think about reopening until mid September.

One has 7 "PODS" outside that are full in addition to the entire basement of their building.

We also have some books to donate and the local libraries are not taking them because the volunteers cannot come in to sort them.

So although we have cleaned and purged most of it is still here.

Sad since I know some of the clothing especially is needed in our area.

Re: CLOTHING DONATIONS

kaydee50 — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:42:46 GMT

If anyone finds any organization that is accepting donations of clothing, household items, please let me know! TIA!

Re: CLOTHING DONATIONS

OKPrincess — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:43:19 GMT

Our church has two Caring Centers which accepts clothing and household donations.

We take a very large percentage of our clothing, sheets, blankets, etc.

The donation boxes are outside each building and are emptied daily. 100% run by volunteers.

Please check your local houses of worship.

Re: CLOTHING DONATIONS

K9buddy — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:43:30 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
If anyone finds any organization that is accepting donations of clothing, household items, please let me know! TIA!

Where are you located? Maybe I can help.

Re: CLOTHING DONATIONS

I am still oxox — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:16:44 GMT

@K9buddy

Green Drop picked up from us on behalf of the American Red Cross there had been no pik ups in the area for monhs and they just started pick ups again

@K9buddy wrote:
@kaydee50 wrote:
If anyone finds any organization that is accepting donations of clothing, household items, please let me know! TIA!

Where are you located? Maybe I can help.

Re: CLOTHING DONATIONS

tucsongal — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:17:28 GMT

Vietnam Vets of America resumed pick-ups in our area several months ago.

Re: CLOTHING DONATIONS

ScrapHappy — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:25:02 GMT

For many years I had difficulty donating items (not just clothes). I found that for places who talked about doing good for those in need, they really couldn't be bothered most times. The items I donated were not junk at all and in many cases brand new. I stopped donating to Goodwill. Too many complaints about them in my area. There was another one, kidney foundation, I'd call and set up date and time and they'd never show. Call them and told, we don't have you on our schedule. I finally found a great organization in my area that takes donations for their store. Proceeds go to rescuing animals. I even donated furniture to them. I'm glad I finally found them, I was beginning to think I'd just be tossing things in the garbage.

Re: CLOTHING DONATIONS

jlkz — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:44:41 GMT

With all the small projects we have at this time, not only have I dropped off stuff at a nonprofit that helps former prisoners and their families adjust, but the larger items I have placed on the front lawn close to a busy street.

The FREE sign ensures that these items will get picked up within the day. It seems that plants that I have divided are especially welcome if they are in plastic bags or boxes. I usually put care instructions with the plants.

It feels great to know that things are getting a new life and are wanted !

Re: CLOTHING DONATIONS

Krimpette — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:49:31 GMT

In my area (metro-DC) there's a site called Green Drop. It services a few different charities. They have drop-off locations as well as pick-up service.

Re: CLOTHING DONATIONS

K9buddy — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:52:38 GMT

Depending on your location, Greendrop picks up and you get to choose which organization the items should go to. I always choose Red

Cross. They sell the items to thrift stores in the area and the proceeds go to disaster relief.

Re: CLOTHING DONATIONS

MalteseMomma — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:54:39 GMT

Vietnam Veterans of America

800-775-Vets

They pick up!

Re: CLOTHING DONATIONS

ID2 — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:00:15 GMT

Our donation center is still open. Only a few days a week though now. I live in a very rural community and there are a lot of people of want here. We always donate a LOT.

Re: CLOTHING DONATIONS

Travone — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:20:10 GMT

I gave clothing to a local center just last week. We are only allowed to donate clothing for the current season as they don't have the storage capabilities to keep winter coats and boots year round.

Re: CLOTHING DONATIONS

Kachina624 — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:30:51 GMT

The charaties here are so inundated with clothing, I heard one is selling them by the pound. They're charging $1.29/lb regardless of what the items are. I think the last thing they need are more clothes. Too many people have spent their excess time cleaning out closets.

Re: CLOTHING DONATIONS

Meowingkitty — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:30:54 GMT

I always give to my local animal shelter.

Re: CLOTHING DONATIONS

roster — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:55:05 GMT

Redcross for Northern Calif. is suggesting not to donate used clothes, COVID19. Money is best to donate. Canned foods, take up too much space.

Re: CLOTHING DONATIONS

BirkiLady — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:58:52 GMT

Viet Nam Veterans has pulled out of many states. Be sure to check in your area to see if they are still collecting. That number has not had any service in any middle states of the US for a couple of years. Most veterans have reached their 70's or older and no longer are volunteering.

Check for a Women's Shelter in your community. They almost always need clothing and often need children's clothing.

Re: CLOTHING DONATIONS

MalteseMomma — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:43:46 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
The charaties here are so inundated with clothing, I heard one is selling them by the pound. They're charging $1.29/lb regardless of what the items are. I think the last thing they need are more clothes. Too many people have spent their excess time cleaning out closets.

@Kachina624

Selling by the lb. usually means it is sold as scra, rags.ect. (we are a hauling contractor family., large company, "famous" garbage men ( ie Soprano.lol )....... and all the "scrap' companies buy stuff by the lb. So if that is happening it is going to the "rag" man, for $$$$ not people in need .......(for a bigger price of course)

Re: CLOTHING DONATIONS

Kachina624 — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:46:48 GMT

@MalteseMomma I'm familiar with the textile recyclers but this charity is selling to individuals in their store. I bet recyclers get a much better price.