SATURDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2024
Collection from 8AM–1PM
Drop off Gently used clothing and household goods
Items need to be clean and in good working condition.
All donations will be given to Oakland HOPE Thrift Store in Pontiac, MI
Volunteers are needed 8 AM to 3 PM to pre-sort donations before loading the truck.
To volunteer, call Cross of Christ at (248) 646-5886 or sign-up sheet in the church narthex.
A light lunch is provided for volunteers (please sign up)
Guidelines for Thrift Store Donations Oakland HOPE
Items Currently Accepted
Gently used clean clothing and working household items. Coats, socks, hats, gloves and mittens are always needed as winter approaches. Donated items must not be worn, torn, stained, missing pieces or smell like smoke. Electronics must be in working order.
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.
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.
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED
Entertainment
- NO VHS tapes—NO CD’s–NO Books—NO Board Games
- NO Puzzles—NO Old TV’s (we accept flatscreen only)—NO Old video games
Furniture
- NO Particle Board Furniture—NO Pianos—NO Desks (unless small)
- NO Office Chairs—NO mattresses/bedspring/pillows
Household Items
- NO Mugs with business Logos or other unsellable logos
- NO Porcelain Dolls
- NO Used Candles
- NO Picture Frames
- NO Plastic Ware
- NO Vases
Sports
- NO Golf Clubs
- NO Bowling Balls
- NO Skis
- NO Exercise Equipment
- NO trophies/plaques/awards accepted
- NO Weights
Clothing & Accessories
- NO Belts
- NO Ties
- NO Ball Caps
- NO Undergarments & Swimsuits (used)
Children Items
- NO Baby cribs
- NO Car-seats
- NO Strollers
- NO Pack-and-plays
- NO Porcelain Dolls
- NO Highchairs
- NO Potty-training toilets
- ALL Toys must be in good quality
Appliances
- NO dishwashers
- NO Sink tops
- NO Lamps (unless high quality)
- NO Chandeliers
- NO Old printers
- NO Fax machines
- NO Ceiling Fans
Miscellaneous
- NO Luggage
- NO Pet items (scratching posts, bedding, cages)
- NO Crutches
- NO Walkers
- NO Office Supplies (unless brand new and in box)