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KatiNoE
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Clothing donation drop boxes

We've been going through old clothes and have a ton of full garbage bags to donate. I see the drop off bins all the time but of course don't remember where. I'm in the Old Bethpage, Plainview, Farmingdale area. Can anyone think of a local drop off bin? Is there a website that lists them? I couldn't seem to find one.

Thanks in advance for any help!!

Posted 8/2/13 4:34 PM
 
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kimmaymb20
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Clothing donation drop boxes

In the Sunrise Mall parking lot are drop boxes

Posted 8/2/13 4:35 PM
 

KatiNoE
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Re: Clothing donation drop boxes

Haha figures that we were there just a couple hours ago. Thanks!

Posted 8/2/13 4:37 PM
 

BargainMama
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Clothing donation drop boxes

Just so you know, the contents from the bins are sold directly to thrift store owners in the area, so the items don't actually go to people that need them. Not sure if that makes a difference to you, but most people aren't aware of that. If you want your stuff to go directly to people that need it, Pronto in Bayshore/Deer Park area takes donations. They let people in need come and "shop" and pick out a certain number of free items each month.

Posted 8/2/13 7:25 PM
 

KatiNoE
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Re: Clothing donation drop boxes

That's great to know. Thanks!

Posted 8/2/13 7:32 PM
 

cj7305
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Re: Clothing donation drop boxes

Posted by BargainMama

Just so you know, the contents from the bins are sold directly to thrift store owners in the area, so the items don't actually go to people that need them. Not sure if that makes a difference to you, but most people aren't aware of that. If you want your stuff to go directly to people that need it, Pronto in Bayshore/Deer Park area takes donations. They let people in need come and "shop" and pick out a certain number of free items each month.



Great to know, thanks!

Posted 8/2/13 8:07 PM
 

Spookie-D
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C

Clothing donation drop boxes

There's one in farming dale stop n shop

Posted 8/3/13 6:39 PM
 

Bluechristmas
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Re: Clothing donation drop boxes

You can also arrange for a pick up from Big Brothers of Long Island.

Posted 8/3/13 9:19 PM
 

kimks1fan
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Clothing donation drop boxes

I usually just drop off clothing at a church they usually have boxes

Posted 8/4/13 12:34 PM
 

NewYawkah
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Clothing donation drop boxes

I just donated 6 giant garbage bags of clothes and shoes to the Vietnam Vets of America. They picked up from my house and left a receipt. 631-582-0242

Posted 8/4/13 2:08 PM
 

Dani922
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Re: Clothing donation drop boxes

Posted by Bluechristmas

You can also arrange for a pick up from Big Brothers of Long Island.




They also have an office with a bin in levittown if you live in that area.

Posted 8/4/13 3:42 PM
 

LastLightGlow
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Re: Clothing donation drop boxes

I always do a charity pick-up. It's really easy to schedule it online for some organizations. Just leave the bags at your doorstep. I just did the Lupus foundation and Veterans association. It's tax deductible.

I avoid the "charity" bins because I'm pretty sure they don't all go to charity,

Posted 8/4/13 4:21 PM
 

Digi-girl
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Re: Clothing donation drop boxes

Posted by Dani922

Posted by Bluechristmas

You can also arrange for a pick up from Big Brothers of Long Island.




They also have an office with a bin in levittown if you live in that area.



Where is the office in levittown? Would love to drop some donations off

Posted 8/4/13 9:12 PM
 

mnmsoinlove
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Re: Clothing donation drop boxes

Drop them in a st. Vincent's de paul box. They come everyday except Sunday to pick them up. All the clothes are sorted through and given to needy families. You can call them and ask where the nearest box is located they are all over L.I.

Posted 8/5/13 1:02 AM
 

MorningCuppaCoffee
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Re: Clothing donation drop boxes

Posted by LastLightGlow

I always do a charity pick-up. It's really easy to schedule it online for some organizations. Just leave the bags at your doorstep. I just did the Lupus foundation and Veterans association. It's tax deductible.

I avoid the "charity" bins because I'm pretty sure they don't all go to charity,



I've done this.

I also give stuff to people who are directly affiliated with a church.

Especially with baby/kid stuff because I know this way, it will go directly to people in need.

I don't know if it was on here or on the news, but I remember seeing that a lot of people use the bins to turn them into rags and other things and not to help people in need.

Posted 8/5/13 5:26 AM
 

Dani922
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Re: Clothing donation drop boxes

Posted by Digi-girl

Posted by Dani922

Posted by Bluechristmas

You can also arrange for a pick up from Big Brothers of Long Island.




They also have an office with a bin in levittown if you live in that area.



Where is the office in levittown? Would love to drop some donations off



Its near the Levittown South bowling alley. Next to the apartment complex over there.

Posted 8/5/13 12:51 PM
 

SweetSarj
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Clothing donation drop boxes

I do pickup with Lupus foundations and for donation boxes I only do big brothers big sisters drop box

Posted 8/5/13 5:55 PM
 
 

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