Cleaning Your Closet? Top Spots for Donating Clothes in the Twin Cities

February 12, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

Cleaning Your Closet? Top Spots for Donating Clothes in the Twin Cities

Q: I’m de-cluttering my closet and have lots of clothes that need to go – what can I do with them besides tossing them in the trash?

A: There are many places to donate, consign or just plain give your clothes away. Before you contact one of the agencies listed below, you’ll want to check your clothing first.

According to Ready for Success, clothing donations need to be:

In style (No more than 3 years old)
Clean
On hangers
Not in need of repair
Suitable for interviews (for agencies that cater to professional needs like Ready for Success)
In Season

Bottom line: Ask yourself, “Would I be proud to wear this today?”

If it looks great and in good condition than these are some great local places to send you clothes to:

Ready for Success (651) 731-6400 in St. Paul and (612) 872-1509 for Minneapolis
Vine and Branches (612) 866-1359
Steeple People (612) 871-8305
Goodwill Easter Seals (651) 379-5800
Little Earth (612) 721-2174
Savers (find a location)
Families Helping Each Other (St. Paul): (612) 235-9336

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