Who can you donate used clothes to?

There's nothing easier or more useful, and also a way to reduce waste, 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 won't continue to accumulate unworn items in your closets. There's so much to donate: 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 like Save the Children, Emergency, and Doctors Without Borders (which hold dedicated collections). If the clothes are for children, you can also contact family counseling centers, associations for mothers and families in need, and kindergartens and preschools.

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

Sant'Egidio Ecosolidarity City (Rome and Lazio)

It offers a well-organized collection center for receiving and distributing a variety of items, primarily clothing. Additionally, a special calendar includes a vintage market, where people can purchase used items and contribute to solidarity projects ( https://www.santegidio.org).

Abito Project (Turin and Piedmont)

The slogan itself clarifies the underlying idea: "We transform clothes into community." Abito is 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 cannot afford to buy them. The association 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, generating environmental and social benefits. It has over 5.800 containers distributed in more than 1.300 Italian municipalities ( https://www.humanaitalia.org/ ).

Non-Shop (Sardinia)

Non Negozio 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 Non Negozio solidarity branch of TiAbbraccio Vestiti.

Caritas (in all regions)

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

Platform 95 (Rome)

Polo95 is a social center offering shelter and support to the homeless, a home for the homeless that offers guidance and guidance. It also offers the opportunity to donate used clothing, providing information on how to do so directly on its 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)

Rifò offers home collection of used clothing at its expense via courier, provided that at least five items are sent. Alternatively, you can find 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.

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