The holiday season is finally here, meaning it’s the perfect time to donate and give back to those in need! This year, consider taking time out of your busy holiday schedules and donating to some local organizations. Nonprofit charities depend on donations and support to continue serving the community. By giving back, you are supporting your local community and helping a neighbor.
Below are some of the best, local places you can donate clothes and food this winter.
#1: St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul – Indianapolis is an international nonprofit organization that assists thousands of families weekly. St. Vincent de Paul accepts both food and household donations. Drop off clothing items at any of their blue bins throughout the city or deliver them to their distribution center. All food donations can be delivered to the Pratt-Quigley building.
#2: Wheeler Mission
Wheeler Mission offers services to men and women in need throughout the Indy area, like shelters, residential programs, addiction recovery, food, and household items. You can donate clothing in clean, good condition at any of their donation barns or ministry locations.
#3: Dress for Success
Dress for Success – Indianapolis was established to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing them with a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools they need to thrive in both work and life. Donate your professional clothing at Dress for Success or any Classic Cleaners locations.
#4: Thrifty Threads
Thrifty Threads is a thrift store and donation center owned and operated by the Julian Center. The Julian Center supports domestic violence and sexual assault victims throughout Indiana. Thrifty Threads accepts gently used clothes for men, women, and children, household items, furniture, and toys.
#5: Salvation Army Thrift Stores
The Salvation Army is an international, nonprofit charitable organization that helps over 25 million Americans annually with various services like food pantries, shelters, rehabilitation, and more. Items donated to thrift stores help fund rehabilitation programs. Donate your clothing, household items, furniture, or miscellaneous items to family stores and donation centers near you.
This holiday season, join Burkhart Marketing by donating food or gently used items to those in need.
