Posted by (+63) 8 years ago
I was wanting to point out that second hand store's throw away items they do not feel will sell well: stained/damaged clothing, damaged household items, etc. Things that a person could very well still make use of. Many people, I would say, are willing to take the time to try to get a stain out of clothing, or mend an item or piece of torn clothing. Such items would be thrown away by a second hand store. I would like to encourage everyone to try to give your unwanted items to others before giving to a second hand store or throwing it in the trash. To some people, even having to pay $1 at St Vinny's per clothing item is hard on their budget. 2 shirts, or a box of cereal? is a decision some folks have to make. Let's give them the 2 shirts, so they can have both their clothing and food! There are many folks in need in our community, and a person can always use a helping hand even if they are not truely in need. A few less clothing items to have to buy for their kids, themselves, really means a lot to some folks. So, if you're giving it away anyway, why not ask your neighbor, or that last mother looking through your clothing at your garage sale, if they'd like to have a bag of stuff free? Advertise it for giveaway on mc.com, or on the facebook virtual marketplace or the Miles City Pay It Forward facebook group? Maybe they can share amongst their friends and find home's for your items. It would be so wonderful to see more generosity and giving in this community, and families getting by a little easier as a result 
does, it would be a much kinder planet.