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How to donate clothing to a homless person?

ohreally
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I would like to donate some clothes to a homeless person but I'm wary of approaching a random individual.

I would like items to go to someone living rough, who will have a real need, any ideas on how I should do this?
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  • McKneff
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    There are homeless projects in most towns and cities.
    Google them.


    Homeless projects in .........should do it.
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
  • McKneff
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    There are lots of people who are not actually living rough who also have a real need.
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
  • w211
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    Your local church probably knows organisations, which you can donate your clothes to.
  • Salvation Army?
  • McKneff wrote: »
    There are lots of people who are not actually living rough who also have a real need.

    Hen's teeth, I've just been reading this
    http://colchesternightshelter.org.uk/begging-and-the-night-shelter-service-charges/

    Makes one think...
  • One of the much needed, but rarely donated items of clothing are socks & underwear. I always put my unwanted clothes in one of those clothing bins, and sometimes buy a pack of pants & cheap socks from Primani to throw in too.
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  • Savvy_Sue
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    Don't know if you have now found this thread:
    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=1557341
    Yes, an old thread but all the points in it remain valid, IMO.
    Hen's teeth, I've just been reading this
    http://colchesternightshelter.org.uk/begging-and-the-night-shelter-service-charges/

    Makes one think...
    Certainly does. it's why my first thought on reading the OP's first post here was "if you don't want to build a relationship direct with a homeless person, then your best bet is to trust an organisation working in that field ...

    Having said that, each local organisation will work in different ways. Not all will have the storage or facilities to give out clothing. Those that do may have restrictions on what they can accept, eg our local Christmas shelter wasn't looking for suits and shirts but welcomed less formal menswear.
    One of the much needed, but rarely donated items of clothing are socks & underwear. I always put my unwanted clothes in one of those clothing bins, and sometimes buy a pack of pants & cheap socks from Primani to throw in too.
    I was relieved to hear that you buy NEW underwear for this purpose!

    Also worth pointing out that some of the public collection bins may not very directly benefit local charities. Some are more commercial enterprises, which give (or at least claim to give) a % to charity. So if you have strong feelings about what happens to your cast-offs, read the small print and pick your bin carefully!
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  • This is truly a great initiative, in fact nothing can be better than donating something to some needy people. In our area Outreach Center collects old cars to support underprivileged with basic needs.
  • Maybe ask a local Big Issue distribution office?
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