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donating Christmas presents

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SalsaQueen Thu 12-Dec-19 17:18:08

Does anyone know how/where I can donate brand-new boys' clothes and toys, this Christmas? My husband thinks Salvation Army shop, but I don't want these things to be SOLD for a fraction of their cost. I want to know that some child/children would get them.

SalsaQueen Fri 13-Dec-19 20:17:08

See my previous comment.................... I'm taking the stuff to the Salvation Army, for their Christmas Present Appeal. Thanks for all the replies, but I don't need any more suggestions.

Chardy Fri 13-Dec-19 21:42:43

Our local commercial radio station organises exactly this. Or local hospital children's ward?

sazz1 Sat 14-Dec-19 00:06:35

Ring social services as they used to get donations of toys etc to give to poor families. Don't know if they still do but worth a try

Janetashbolt Sat 14-Dec-19 15:52:06

If in London you can take them to a Met police station, MUST not be wrapped but you can donate wrapping paper

TrendyNannie6 Sat 14-Dec-19 19:57:33

Donate to local hospitals. Children’s nurseries, or if you know of any children that would like them give them to their parents

Daddima Sat 14-Dec-19 20:04:36

I often suspect that people don’t read threads salsa. Let’s see if this one continues!

SalsaQueen Sat 14-Dec-19 22:32:01

Daddima......obviously not.

I DON'T NEED ANY MORE SUGGESTIONS FROM ANYONE, THANK YOU...............

mcem Sun 15-Dec-19 18:43:12

Pleased that you have your answer salsa but is there any reason why the thread should stop while others are exchanging ideas?
You can now graciously opt out but some may wish to continue.

SalsaQueen Sun 15-Dec-19 20:27:57

mcem the thread could continue without people offering suggestions...... even better, with a new thread. Thanks for your input grin

Linda369 Tue 17-Dec-19 17:37:04

Do you have a local HomeStart? They would take donations like this and would pass onto one of the families they support.

PamelaJ1 Tue 17-Dec-19 18:37:01

Linda!
Don’t you listen?????
Salsa will be cross with you ?