I live in Northwest Oklahoma. I have a 2 1/2 year old son, who has a lot of toys....Well, more toys than his room will hold, and with a new baby on the way, I want to clear out some of them, They are toys for 6 months-- 2 years...Any ideas on where to donate them....We really don't have any place in town other than the goodwill, and I don't want to take them there.....I want to give them to someone who really needs them and can't afford them....Especially with Christmas on the way....Thank you!!
2006-11-04 03:15:25 · 20 answers · asked by Mommy of 2 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
call your social services, churches and check with the fire stations ,they may know of someone who got burnt out with children, you will be surprised at the toy that will brighten up a child's holiday and take some of the worry from a parent (God Bless YOU and happy holidays
2006-11-04 03:28:50 · answer #1 · answered by elizabeth_davis28 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check into yahoo groups for a Freecycle group in your area. You can put a post (online) that you have toys and you can pick someone to come and pick them up from your home. That is how I have gotten rid of a lot of unwanted junk in my home. Plus as an added bonus, if you need something you can ask too (and sometimes get what you need). Usually I will put a post on Freecycle and give it about a day for people to respond, and then pick who I think it best suited to take my unwanted items. Plus you can meet other people in your area - I find it to be very helpful!!!
2006-11-05 03:33:05 · answer #2 · answered by Michaela 4120 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't want to go to Goodwill maybe you could have a yard sale. I know alot of churchs will take unwanted toys for the less fortunate children.
2006-11-04 03:18:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about the Salvation Army, they distribute toys to kids for Christmas.
2006-11-04 03:17:31 · answer #4 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't want to give them to Goodwill... try a church... or something like that... if not... have you ever used www.freecycle.org ... this is a web community based solely around giving things to people who need them... instead of throwing them away... I would go there... and post an "offer"...
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2006-11-04 04:55:43 · answer #5 · answered by grimmy19812000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try www.freecycle.org.
It's usually run through yahoo group and offers certain areas oppurtunities to offer items up for free. Many needy families use this site as a way to get items for their children. Especially around the holidays. You may have to look through the site to find one near you.
http://freecycle.org/display.php?region=US%20Southwest#Oklahoma
That is a link to all the diff sites they have for Oklahoma.
Best of luck!
2006-11-04 03:32:53 · answer #6 · answered by I Ain't Your Momma 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try local day cares. They always need toys and pediatricians office take them sometimes for their waiting rooms.
2006-11-04 03:25:58 · answer #7 · answered by Donna 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check with local churches in your area. They often have families in desperate need, especially around the holidays. Good for you!!!
2006-11-04 03:47:16 · answer #8 · answered by Jilli Bean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out if there is a 'toys for Tots' organization near you. They would love to have them.
2006-11-04 13:06:39 · answer #9 · answered by Lady_Eagle410 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salvation Army or a Thrift Store(a second hand store)
2006-11-04 03:18:46 · answer #10 · answered by Michele W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋