I just got all of my old clothes from my parents and I want to donate some cold weather stuff that doesn’t fit me anymore. I want to donate it but I want to make sure it’s a donation place that will actually help people. Any suggestions?

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BansheeLoveTriangle t1_j6dpdq4 wrote on January 29, 2023 at 4:55 PM

Not the big yellow bins

samwilder2319 OP t1_j6dpgl1 wrote on January 29, 2023 at 4:55 PM

I figured as much. I don’t want to drop anything off that’s not a direct drop off

solidrecommendations t1_j6dsvnn wrote on January 29, 2023 at 5:17 PM

There are a few legit bins

Martha’s Table also accepts donations directly

BansheeLoveTriangle t1_j6dq5v7 wrote on January 29, 2023 at 5:00 PM

I haven't kept abreast of it - but there were local efforts for afghanistan/ukraine refugees in the past couple years that probably need continual support even if they're not in the spotlight as much

bananahead t1_j6gbv97 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 3:02 AM

Most bins are fine. But not the yellow ones.

ProvenceNatural65 t1_j6i2j2b wrote on January 30, 2023 at 2:15 PM

Why not? What’s their reputation?

BansheeLoveTriangle t1_j6i7mtx wrote on January 30, 2023 at 2:53 PM

Lots of articles on them, but https://www.gawker.com/planet-aids-yellow-clothing-donation-bids-are-part-of-a-1778611205

dp750 t1_j6eb8ln wrote on January 29, 2023 at 7:16 PM

The Resistance store on 14th is taking clothing donations for refugees

giraflor t1_j6ettb0 wrote on January 29, 2023 at 9:11 PM

Adventist Community Services in East Silver Spring has bins, but they tend to them regularly.

Soft-Tangelo-6884 t1_j6fd6jj wrote on January 29, 2023 at 11:07 PM

We’ve done Martha’s Table for direct donations. They have a facility on 15th st that will accept them.