DONATION DAY OF THANKS 2022
THIS YEAR’S EVENT is saturday NOVEMBER 19, 2022
COLLECTING DONATIONS OF clothing and HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Drop-off AT THE CHAPEL/LOBBY ENTRANCE 8 AM TO 2 PM.
RECIPIENT OF ITEMS IS OAKLAND HOPE THRIFT SHOP, WHICH FINANCIALLY SUPPORTS THE OAKLAND HOPE FOOD PANTRY
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO HELP PRE-SORT ITEMS
VOLUNTEERS WILL BE ASKED TO SIGN UP IN ADVANCE,
LUNCH, DRINKS, AND SNACKS WILL BE SERVED to volunteers.
ITEMS NEEDED AT THIS TIME
- FURNITURE, LINENS, JEWELRY, PURSES, clothing, SNOW PANTS, coats/boots, SPORTING GOODS, AND HOUSEWARES (NO PLASTICS).
- FURNITURE MUST BE CLEAN (NOT WORN, STAINED, RIPPED OR DIRTY)
- HOUSEWARES, APPLIANCES AND ELECTRONICS –CLEAN AND WORKING.
- TOYS AND SPORTING GOODS–ONLY WORKING ITEMS & NO MISSING PIECES
ITEMS THAT CANNOT BE ACCEPTED: BOOKS, DESKS, CRIBS, PIANOS, ORGANS, OLD TVS, MATTRESSES, ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS, PARTICLE BOARD or Press board FURNITURE, OLD COMPUTERS, old printers.
please see below for more details of items not needed at this time.
QUESTIONS, TO SIGN-UP, OR MORE INFO:
www.bloomfieldcross.org Donation Day of Thanks tab
OR call Cross of Christ church office (248) 646-5886
SIGN UP HERE TO VOLUNTEER
Items We DO Currently Accept
Gently used clean clothing and working household items. Coats, socks, hats, gloves and mittens are always needed as winter approaches. Please see below for items not needed at this time.
Items We Do NOT Currently Accept
Remember that Donated items are sold to raise money for our Food Pantry – if we can’t sell it then it costs us money to dispose of it. Donated items must not be worn, torn, stained, missing pieces or smell like smoke. Electronics must be in working order.
For LARGE items we ask that you send a picture to this number (248) 343-4503 so we can determine its condition and whether we can accept it before it is brought over.
Entertainment
- VHS tapes
- CD’s
- NO Books
- Board Games
- Puzzles
- Old TV’s (we accept flatscreen only)
- Old video games
Furniture
- Particle Board Furniture
- Pianos
- Desks (unless small)
- Office Chairs
- mattresses/bedspring/pillows
Household Items
- Mugs with business Logos or other unsellable logos
- Porcelain Dolls
- Used Candles
- Picture Frames
- Plastic Wear
- Vases
Sports
- Golf Clubs
- Bowling Balls
- Skis
- Exercise Equipment
- ALL trophies/plaques/awards
- Weights
Clothing & Accessories
- Belts
- Ties
- Ball Caps
- Undergarments & Swimsuits (used)
Children Items
- Baby cribs
- Car-seats
- Strollers
- Pack-and-plays
- Porcelain Dolls
- Highchairs
- Potty training toilets
- Toys must be in good quality
Appliances
- dishwashers
- Sink tops
- Lamps (unless high quality)
- Chandeliers
- Old printers
- Fax machines
- Ceiling Fans
Miscellaneous
- Luggage
- Pet items: scratching posts, bedding, cages
- Crutches
- Walkers
- Office Supplies (unless brand new and in box)