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of spring’s freshness often translates to

new life, rejuvenation, and cleanliness in

the home. Do you usually clean out your

storage areas at this time of year? Instead

of tossing old items in the trash, give them

a second life by donating to charities. Not

only will you create much-needed space

in your home, but those who are less

fortunate will receive assistance from the

items you donate!

The allure

Do you have a large stash of canned goods in the back of your pantry that you

haven’t touched in months? Consider donating canned and nonperishable foods to

a local food bank. Here are a few items that are commonly in-demand:

If you’re cleaning out your pantry…

Canned or dry pasta and sauces

Canned beans, soups and stews

Canned vegetables and fruit

Spices to provide flavor to bland meals

Protein-rich foods like peanut butter or almond butter

Boxed meals that don’t require additional ingredients

Pet food (because pets are members of the family too!)

You probably won’t be surprised if you come across boxes upon boxes of old shoes,

jewelry, and toys that have been collecting dust for years. Consider donating your

gently used items to GreenDrop, which is an organization that converts lightly

used clothing and household items into critical funds for charities. All donations

received are sold to thrift shops, and the money made will be used to help the four

charities GreenDrop serves: American Red Cross, Purple Heart, National

Federation of the Blind, and St. Vincent de Paul in Philadelphia.

If you’re cleaning out your attic and/or basement…

Keep in mind the following items that could be donated:

If you’re cleaning out your attic and/or basement…

Household Items and house decorations

Kitchenware

Games/Toys

Small Appliances

Electronics

Sporting Goods

Books, CDs & Videos

Baby Items

Whether it’s formal wear, jeans, or blouses, you can donate your used clothing to

those in need—and clear out some much-needed closet space in the process!

Over the past couple of years, Uber and Goodwill have teamed up for one day to

collect donations of clothing. Through the Uber app, donors can request a free

pickup for their donations to be delivered by an Uber directly to their local

Goodwill. Although there is no word yet if the partnership will continue this year,

keep this in the back of your mind just in case. You can read details about the Uber

and Goodwill partnership here.

If you’re cleaning out your closet...

HAPPY CLEANING!

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