Where can I donate children’s toys & clothing that will go directly to kids in need & not to thrift stores.
Janet C asked:
I live in northern NJ and I want to donate gently used and some brand new clothing & toys but I would rather see them go directly to those in need than to thrift stores for resale. Any suggestions?
Name Brand Kids Clothes at Discount and Wholesale Prices
I live in northern NJ and I want to donate gently used and some brand new clothing & toys but I would rather see them go directly to those in need than to thrift stores for resale. Any suggestions?
Name Brand Kids Clothes at Discount and Wholesale Prices
Tags: Brand New, Children Clothing, Kids In Need
How about calling a homeless shelter or battered womens center. They will probably accept donations.
If there are any shelters (i.e. homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters) in your area these would be great places to donate those items and I’m sure they would be greatly appreciated.
Do you have a ronald McDonald House nearby?
They always need things to entertain siblings of children getting care.
Or for non fuzzy things that can be sterilized, try the hospital itself.
Call your local Cancer Society, see if they have a ‘caring cabin’. A retreat for entire families who are helping a child battle cancer.
A battered women’s shelter or homeless family shelter may also be a good resource
Depending on the age appropriateness, a program for disadvantaged youth
Thank you for trying to give and get to someone who is needy.
You could try and find a local orphanage in your area. My parents used to make us weed our clothes and toys evey year and take them to a children’s home in my hometown. They were always very happy to get them.
There are hospitals that take childres toys. The Marines and The National Guard always have toy drives at Christmas.You could ask preschools or daycare centers.