DONATION GUIDELINES
To ensure the best use of your items and to prevent costly disposal that takes away from the ministry, we kindly request you review this list prior to donating. Please call 660-214-0341 if you have questions about your donation.
Donations can be made during business hours Tuesday-Friday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Please DO NOT LEAVE ITEMS OUTSIDE--this is considered illegal dumping.
items we can accept
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Clothing
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CDs, DVDs and Cassette - Books Limited, NO VHS tapes
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Furniture (must be in good condition)
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Collectibles
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Jewelry
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Antiques
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Shoes & Accessories (handbags, ties, belts, scarves, etc.)
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Household Items (dishes, housewares, knick-knacks)
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Small Appliances (blenders, toasters, mixers, etc.) MUST WORK
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Small Electrical Items (alarm clocks, radios, lamps, etc.) MUST WORK
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Linens (sheets, towels, blankets, etc.)
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Mattresses and box springs (must be approved by staff)
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Exercise equipment (bicycles, treadmills, sporting goods, etc.)
Guidelines
This list is a guideline only. There are many items we can use in the store that are not on the list. There may be other items we will need to turn down due to size, condition, and suitability. Not sure? Call 660-214-0341.
items we cannot accept
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Large console model televisions
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Infant car seats older than 5 years
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Automobile parts
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VHS Tapes
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Printers, computer monitors, keyboards older than 5 years
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Any hangers
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Cribs, crib bedding
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Medical equipment
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Items with odors, such as strong animal smells, smoke or hair.
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We do not accept items that are torn, soiled, stained, excessively worn, and pet damaged.
HELP REDUCE EXPENSES
All donations that the Helping Hands can sell and use to help others in need are greatly appreciated. However, when we receive items that cannot be used, we must pay to dispose or recycle them.
We encourage you to donate the ITEMS WE DO NOT ACCEPT to other resources in the community:
LARGE SCRAP METAL - Anderson’s, 147 Stewart Ave., Chillicothe
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT - Bella Brooke, 1115 2nd St., Chillicothe
BREAST PUMP, FORMULA, etc. - Birthright, 703 Webster St., Chillicothe
COMPUTERS, PRINTERS, SMALL ELECTRONICS - Hope Haven
MAGAZINES - local hairdressers
