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The Bag

The Bag Report 27 Oct 2005 09:44

I have for the last two days been sorting out the home of my late Uncle. Lots to go to the tip-ok- but lots of clothing and bedding that is perfectly good. I wouldn't ever pass on anything that had 'had it' and have a black sack full of vests, socks, pants and Sports shirts all in new condition, many with the labels on. My local homeless shelter will not accept them UNLESS they are in the packets - The pants never were in packets but still have the labels on.Ditto vests I guess they have reasons for their 'regulations' but when pants were not bought in packets..... Have 3 bin bags full of blankets. guess where they are going? NOOOOOOoooooooooo Shall just leave them where i know they will be found and apprecaited by our local homeless. anyone else come across this? Jess x

Unknown

Unknown Report 27 Oct 2005 09:45

I am sure the Asian quake appeal would make very good use of them do you have a mosque or anything nearby I know there is a national point for sorting but not sure of the local pick ups try googling. xxhugxx

Heather

Heather Report 27 Oct 2005 09:47

Jess - the blankets should be welcomed by your local dogs home.

Christine2

Christine2 Report 27 Oct 2005 09:49

Lindy's idea sounds good Jess. I had a similar problem once with brand new fluffy toys. Dr Barnados wouldn't take them as they weren't boxed. Chrissie x

The Bag

The Bag Report 27 Oct 2005 09:53

Heather - did think of that althought it does seem a shame - My own dog has a good selection of the less-than-good ones ! FOR UNCLE GEORGIE THOUGH IT WOULD HAVE TO BE THE CATS HOME! JESS Sorry rent a ghost has switched caps lock on again

Joy

Joy Report 27 Oct 2005 09:57

Morning, Jess. Jess - is there a Salvation Army near you? At the one where I work there is what is called the ''meal run''; a team of people meet in a certain place and take a meal and tea / coffee for homeless people, and they take clothes and blankets too. Sometimes people come in the shop here and bring clothes specially labelled for the meal run. Worth a try? :-) Joy

The Bag

The Bag Report 27 Oct 2005 09:59

I believe our night shelter does the night run here - the very people that dont want them!

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 27 Oct 2005 10:07

Just wondering if the people that could benefit from the garments know about the regulations. Would the homeless shelter turn down underwear that was in its original packaging but had been opened. Good luck with this Jess. Maureen

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PinkDiana

PinkDiana Report 27 Oct 2005 10:20

Take it to a charity shop sweetie, they'll take it from you!! But I agree it ludicrous (SP??) that they won't take it! xx

Paul

Paul Report 27 Oct 2005 10:52

Animal shelters always need blankets. I don't know if thats any help?

Jean

Jean Report 27 Oct 2005 11:10

hi jess, sent you pm jean

Rupert

Rupert Report 27 Oct 2005 12:01

Yes Jess this is bnot a new phenomonem. When y mother died in 1976 and I had to clear the house offered the dining room suite . the lounge suite and several piecesof furnitire to the Salvation Army. ' is it new 'i was asked . Solid oak drop leaf table with turned legs .side board same. They did not want to know. Sold it all to second hand dealer for £ 300 Never ever give to Salvation Amy again in any form Rupert