Where to donate baby clothes/stuff?

Question

I am looking for a place to donate my daughters old clothes. Most have only been worn once or twice. I wanted to donate to the House of Ruth but all they want is money. Strange to me that a mom who leaves her home with almost nothing wouldn't need these things but anyway...

I don't want to give to good will because in my experience the items are picked through and taken before they make it to the store. I saw it with my own eyes. I want these items to go to someone who is really in need.

Any ideas?

Answer 1

Try another domestic violence shelter if you can find one. Most are not listed. United Way can help. After seeing my children's clothes being sold for almost half of what I paid for them in Goodwill I decided not to give them away there anymore. I found a women and childrens shelter and I give all my clothes there. They give them directly to the women who have left their homes sometimes with barely the clothes on their backs. Many women in those shelters leave in a hurry, or without luggage because of the circumstances they are in. I mean with abusive relationships you cant always pack your things and annouce your leaving. Be a blessing and find a good shelter.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Our local women's shelter is always looking for donations of gently used clothing and supplies - I'm not sure if the House of Ruth is a women's shelter, but if it is look for a different one in your area, as I'm sure there is one that would gratefully accept them.

The same applies to any homeless shelter nearby, or the local Salvation Army. They both provide supplies to desperate families with children.

You can also look in the phone book for a pregnancy crisis center to see if there is one near you. We have one that gives "Mommy Money" to at-risk pregnant women for attending pre-natal classes and doctor's appointments, and the women have the chance to purchase supplies (clothing, furniture, toys, diapers, food, etc) from their "store". All of the supplies are donated. A program similar to that might be offered in your area, and again donations are always needed.

Answer 4

Easter Seals takes donations. They will even come to your house and pick up the things you no longer want. You can check with your local hospital - maternity ward and the yellow pages of your phone book. There should be a women's shelter or the YWCA that could REALLY use baby item's.

Answer 5

Have you considered donating some of the clothes to the hospital where you gave birth?The maternity wards normally need a supply of childrens clothes and it's also a personal gift from you if you gave birth to your daughter there.

Answer 6

Do you have a Salvation Army near by, if so contact them and drop the clothes there. Also try a church.

Answer 7

Look into the different churches near you. They might know of a family who could need them.

Answer 8

a local church, or salvation army, christian center, homeless shelter, womens alternatives for battered women..goodwill also sells the items so they wont get donated.

also try freecycle.org, you can send emails to people in your area who are in need.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Craigslist.com
post under free and give it directly to a needy family.