Where to donate used clothes

Nothing is easier or more useful, and also as a waste-reduction measure, than donating your clothes, which are still in good condition and usable. Someone will need them, and you'll make them happy. You'll also have avoided further textile waste (which already accounts for about 10 percent of harmful emissions), and you'll no longer be piling up unworn items in your closets. When it comes to donating clothes, you're spoiled for choice: from parishes to Caritas and the various offices of the Community of Sant'Egidio; from reception centers for immigrants and the homeless, to international organizations such as Save the Children, Emergency, and Doctors Without Borders (which organize dedicated collections). If the clothes are for children, please also contact Family counseling centers, Associations for mothers and families in difficulty, Nursery schools and kindergartens

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The parishes

The first stop should definitely be the parishes closest to your home. Ask if and when they have clothing collections, as this service isn't always available. And try to donate clothing appropriate for the season in which you're donating. It should also be in good condition.

The solidarity shops

- Emporiums are similar to to some department stores, but with two substantial differences: they are not open to the general public, but only to families and individuals experiencing financial hardship and referred by social services, or by voluntary associations dealing with social hardship, or even by the same organization that created the Solidarity Emporium. Secondly, in Solidarity stores there are no purchases, but all the clothing items, donated and collected by those who manage the Emporium, they are distributed free of charge or upon payment of symbolic amountsIn Italy there are 250, in all regions.

Sant'Egidio Ecosolidarity City (Rome and Lazio)

It offers a collection center, very well organized to receive and then distribute a variety of items, primarily clothing items. Furthermore, according to a specific schedule, a vintage market is planned, where you can purchase used products and thus contribute to the realization of solidarity projects (https://www.santegidio.org)

Abito Project (Turin and Piedmont)

The slogan itself clarifies the underlying idea: "We transform clothes into community." Dress It's a clothing emporium: like all stores, there are mannequins and displays, but here the clothes are free and donated to those in need and who can't afford to buy them. The organization has become a point of reference for families in financial difficulty and homeless people who need clothing for themselves or their children.https://progettoabito.org/about/)

Humana Italia (in all regions)

The association recovers clothes that are no longer worn, giving them a second life through reuse and recycling and generating environmental and social benefits. It is present with over 5.800 containers distributed in more than 1.300 Italian municipalities (https://www.humanaitalia.org/)

Non-Shop (Sardinia)

I don't shop It is located in Quartu, Sardinia, and offers the opportunity to donate used clothing to help those in need. Donations can be made directly at the headquarters. Not Solidarity Shop I Hug You Clothes.

Caritas (in all regions)

La Caritas, one of the best-known charities, collects and distributes used clothing, as well as offering other services to people in need. Collections are conducted through both distribution centers and collection points throughout the country.

Platform 95 (Rome)

Polo95 It's a social center offering welcome and support to the homeless, a home for the homeless that offers a listening ear and guidance. It also offers the opportunity to donate used clothing, providing information on how to do so directly on the website, where you can also find a list of the items they need, divided into categories.

Daily Bread Onlus (Milan)

The Daily Bread Onlus, a secular association founded in Milan in 1898, accepts donations of various kinds, including money, food, and clothing. Used clothing, which must be in good condition, can be dropped off at the main office at Viale Toscana 28.

Rifò (in various regions and from home)

Mostly offers home collection used clothes at your expense via courier, provided that at least 5 items are sent. Otherwise you can search for the nearest collection point on the map on the website. Rifò also recycles wool or cashmere sweaters and denim trousers, which are transformed into new Rifò garments.

Il Prossimo Association (Mestre)

The Association Il Prossimo accepts used clothes and puts them back into circulation, distinguishing them by season, age, size, and sex. The material comes entirely from private donations or from samples and surplus merchandise from large-scale retailers. Clothing donations can be made at the Pope Francis Christian Solidarity Center in Mestre.

Who can you donate used clothes to?