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In reply to the discussion: The DU Hat and Glove Challenge (Do you knit? crochet? Or do you have an old hat laying around?) [View all]MineralMan
(147,334 posts)33. One of the homeless shelters in my city has an annual
warm clothing drive each late fall. Jackets, parkas, gloves, hats...anything warm is wanted. So, what I've been doing for the past few years is stopping by the local Goodwill and another thrift store during the summer. I buy up parkas and other stuff when it's on deep discount off-season and store them until the warm clothing drive occurs. Then, I load them all up in my car and take them to the shelter. They give them out to all comers, whether they're staying at the shelter or not.
I've also been known to ask people at garage sales to donate that stuff to me for the drive. During the summer, most everyone just says, "Oh, sure. Just take it."
It's easy to do, and I like going to thrift stores and garage sales anyhow.
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The DU Hat and Glove Challenge (Do you knit? crochet? Or do you have an old hat laying around?) [View all]
DonRedwood
Dec 2012
OP
Um...I was kidding there. But I do recommend baggies in case they fall in a puddle
DonRedwood
Dec 2012
#7
That makes me want to donate a box. Just order them on line and have them shpped to a school
DonRedwood
Dec 2012
#5
great idea! i was so proud of our office this week, 140 peopledonated over 1000 pounds of food
NMDemDist2
Dec 2012
#11
Great idea. It doesn't get that cold here but a cool ocean breeze can cause earaches
Cleita
Dec 2012
#16
throw in a cheap handwarmer packet (that hunters use) and that would be a mighty fine
DonRedwood
Dec 2012
#20