NEW DONATIONS POLICY:
-We can no longer take carloads of materials without an appointment.
-Call the store at 617-2977 during store hours to schedule
-Donations that can easily be carried in the door in one trip are accepted any time during store hours. (1-2 bags)
(Mon 10-2, Thurs 10-6, Fri 10-2, Sat 10-3)
-Donations that are 3+ boxes or bags, and require several trips to unload or staff assistance, must be scheduled so we don't get overwhelmed with too many at one time.
For an idea of what we take, peruse this list of 100 Things We Usually Carry. LCR is a 501(c)3 organization and persons can receive a donation receipt for tax purposes.
-We can no longer take carloads of materials without an appointment.
-Call the store at 617-2977 during store hours to schedule
-Donations that can easily be carried in the door in one trip are accepted any time during store hours. (1-2 bags)
(Mon 10-2, Thurs 10-6, Fri 10-2, Sat 10-3)
-Donations that are 3+ boxes or bags, and require several trips to unload or staff assistance, must be scheduled so we don't get overwhelmed with too many at one time.
For an idea of what we take, peruse this list of 100 Things We Usually Carry. LCR is a 501(c)3 organization and persons can receive a donation receipt for tax purposes.
What does LCR not accept?
NOTE : Many of these items have creative reuse potential, it's simply a matter of space available and demand. Thanks!
We cannot take:
* Broken tiles. Broken plates.
* Plates, mugs and other household items.
* Fabric scraps. (An exception is quilt patches.) We take fabric 1/4 yard size and up.
* Candle holders or vases, unless they are multiples to be used for an event
* Sheets/Panes of Glass for frames, or otherwise (unless stained glass)
*Binders that have words printed on them or are damaged
*CD Cases, unless all the papers are removed.
* Plastic Containers (An exception can be 15-20 of the exact same size and type. Peanut Butter jars are accepted in any amount.)
* Encyclopedias
* Knick-Knacks
* VCR Tapes
* Cassette Tapes
* Clothes
* Curtains
* House paint (Habitat Restore may accept it)
* Cabinet sewing machines
* Items with animal hair, or that smell of smoke, or are
moldy/dirty.
* Items that are stained (an exception may be linens with an embroidery or other design that could be cut out)
* Note: Any glass containers are most useful when the labels have been washed off. (Baby food jars, etc.)
* Note: We appreciate when containers that had food in them(oatmeal, coffee) are shaken out and wiped. :)
Thanks so much for your help!
We cannot take:
* Broken tiles. Broken plates.
* Plates, mugs and other household items.
* Fabric scraps. (An exception is quilt patches.) We take fabric 1/4 yard size and up.
* Candle holders or vases, unless they are multiples to be used for an event
* Sheets/Panes of Glass for frames, or otherwise (unless stained glass)
*Binders that have words printed on them or are damaged
*CD Cases, unless all the papers are removed.
* Plastic Containers (An exception can be 15-20 of the exact same size and type. Peanut Butter jars are accepted in any amount.)
* Encyclopedias
* Knick-Knacks
* VCR Tapes
* Cassette Tapes
* Clothes
* Curtains
* House paint (Habitat Restore may accept it)
* Cabinet sewing machines
* Items with animal hair, or that smell of smoke, or are
moldy/dirty.
* Items that are stained (an exception may be linens with an embroidery or other design that could be cut out)
* Note: Any glass containers are most useful when the labels have been washed off. (Baby food jars, etc.)
* Note: We appreciate when containers that had food in them(oatmeal, coffee) are shaken out and wiped. :)
Thanks so much for your help!
