What Thrifts don't put out-

Though I don't ascribe to Mormonism-their Thrifts do a superb job of distributing clothes to the needy and folks just released from jail.
PS-Can't say if they screen their stuff much or not ?

 

Ran into Spock and Kirk at the local Salvation Army last week-not sure who the Picker in the middle was though ?
He looks kinda puzzled, course this was before Google Lens, so there ya go.

 

Re Bluumz:
And unlike Hoodwill, The Salvation Army actually do what they say they do. The Hood won't give things to people who really need them. Sally gives out vouchers to people coming out of halfway houses, rehab, etc.

 

We have many of U.K. Charity shops closing ie British Heart Foundation. I believe Google lens has reduced the bargains I used to find in them.
There’s very little I want to buy in most of them now, hardly a piece of vintage or silver or gold jewellery turns up. It’s been a bit of a blessing as I no longer feel like I’m missing out. So I stay in a lot more and tidy up and sell a few bits from the hoard on Marketplace. I think I had a good run.

 

These charites don't understand that customer loyalty pays out more than culling your donations in the long run. Don't give them a reason to show up, and eventually they won't.

 

My objection is that many people donate to their local Goodwill and Salvation Army outlets with the expectation that the items and the revenue received from them will stay in and benefit their local community.

Debora

 

Just throw me one or two decent bones a month (!) and I'll keep visiting.
IMHO there is a big difference btw welding my butt to a chair and surfing for 6-8 hrs and active physical hunting- providing yer bod can still do it.

 

Our thrifts are pretty busy. For instance, my youngest granddaughter (13) loves to shop for vintage jeans and other types of vintage clothing. I see lots off young moms with small kids looking for clothes. In these "challenging" economic times, thrifts are a valuable resource for families. So, let them make money however they can because most of it reaches needy people.

 

... but 1st check their admin costs...........!!