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How do I donate clothes to Red Cross?

How do I donate clothes to Red Cross?

If you’d like to make a clothing donation to the American Red Cross through GreenDrop, call us at 1-888-944-3767 to schedule an at-home pick-up. One of GreenDrop’s friendly driversdrivers will collect your donation. You can also donate clothing to benefit the American Red Cross at one of our GreenDrop donation centers.

What do donation boxes accept?

Accepted

  • Accessories and bags.
  • Clothing (all types)
  • Curtains.
  • General household textiles (towels, blankets, sheets)
  • Shoes and boots.
  • Sleeping bags.

What do you do with charity donations during lockdown?

Where to donate?

  • Donate at your nearest TRAID Clothes Recycling Bank (open during lockdown).
  • Donate at your local TRAID charity shop (hopefully from 12 April). We have 12 shops in London.
  • Book a free home collection from Thursday 1st April if you live in or near London.

What do you do with charity clothes during lockdown?

There are three main ways to donate unwanted clothes and shoes to TRAID.

  • Donate at your nearest TRAID Clothes Recycling Bank (open during lockdown).
  • Donate at your local TRAID charity shop (hopefully from 12 April).
  • Book a free home collection from Thursday 1st April if you live in or near London.

What can I do with unwanted knickers?

How you can recycle your old socks and pants

  • Clothing Banks. If your socks or underwear are not in the best condition, for instance they holes in, then finding an organisation that is willing to recycle them would be the best way forward.
  • Donate.
  • Sell Online.
  • Be Creative.

What clothes should not be donated?

Not acceptable for clothing donation: No undergarments. No, if’s, and’s, or but’s about it. Undies are items that need to be bought new, no matter how cute your old ones are.

What can you put in clothing bins?

What can I donate?

  • clothes (any kind, all styles)
  • shoes (paired)
  • accessories (ie bags, scarves, hats etc)
  • linen (ie curtains, towels, bed sheets)

Where can I donate items to the Red Cross?

The Red Cross is unable to accept small, individual in-kind donations or collections of items such as food or cleaning supplies. Offered through a third-party vendor and NOT at a Red Cross location. Place a clothing box at your business, drop your donation off at a local drop-off box, or call 636-282-0000 to schedule a pick up.

What does the Red Cross do with your money?

Your monetary donation to the Red Cross helps provide food, shelter, relief supplies, emotional support, recovery planning and other assistance during disasters. When you donate money, you’re with us as we respond to more than 60,000 disasters each year.

Where can I donate used clothing in Massachusetts?

The American Red Cross of Massachusetts appreciates the public’s donations of used clothing, shoes, and household linens as a way of generating funds. Donate your items at any of the Red Cross bins located throughout Massachusetts. These items are then sold through a vendor and a portion of the proceeds benefits our Disaster Relief Fund.

How is the American Red Cross tax deductible?

Tax Information: The American National Red Cross is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.Contributions to the American National Red Cross are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The Red Cross’ tax identification number is 53-0196605.