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[RedTop]

@Anonymous032819,

Check to see if you have local churches or male homeless shelters that may be interested in your dads clothes.  

Several churches in my area of WV take donations of good, clean clothing for families in need.   They usually have all the women’s and children’s clothes/shoes they need, but rarely have much variety for men.

My husband donates his extra wide shoes to Union Mission; they are saved specifically for a local man who needs that size and width, and is thrilled to get them.   

[Kachina624]

@Anonymous032819   I donated my dad's things to the Salvation Army.  There are also veteran's organizations as well as church groups and shelters that take donations.  For heaven's sake don't trash things that are so needed by others.

[roeroe1005]

Please don't throw your dad's clothes out.

I agree with holding on to them and donating them when this mess is over.  The pieces that are still in packaging should be no problem.

A men's homeless shelter, or YMCA, would probably take them.

My sister and I did the same just about a year ago - cleaning out our dad's things.  I know what you are dealing with.

[Twins Mom]

In my area there is a Savers that I believe is connected to the Vietnam Vetrans.  People line up on senior citizen day to get in and purchase at a discount.  People appreciate nice clean clothing, not necessarily design ers.  Many people look for relatives in senior living arrangements that need more clothes or different sizes.  Clothes get good homes.

[happycat]

I don't know if you would be interested or not, but there are some ladies in my area who make "memory quilts" out of loved ones old clothing. I wish I had had one made out of my grandparents old clothing, but I knew nothing about it at the time.

[SandySparkles]

@happycat  I have never heard of a memory quilt, but think it is a beautiful way to honor the memory of our loved ones, and their belongings. It made me smile, and I teared up just thinking about such a heartfelt gesture. That was a wonderful suggestion to her.😊

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

[happycat]

Thank you, sweet lady @SandySparkles. To me, it would be like getting a hug from that deceased loved one. I teared up the first time I had heard of them too and I just wish I had known about them earlier.

I have seen a few that mothers have had made out of some of their childrens favorite clothes too after they child out grew them, and those are neat as well.

[goldensrbest]

Don't throw away, box them and wait until salvation army opens up,home less shelters.

[Imaoldhippie]

You could donate them to the Veterans.  Contact your local VA and find out the details.

[Cats3000]

Of course not.  Get the stuff together in a neat pile and see if there's a Salvation Army or Goodwill Industries in your area that is making pick-ups.  Or wait until consignment and second-hand stores reopen.

As to who buys from consignment and second-hand stores?  They were doing tremendous businesses before the virus.  Lots of people buy from them and get good deals on good clothing.  Don't present yourself as a snob.