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Welcome to your one-stop shop for internal information on The Community Storeroom and other CREOKS volunteer programs. From surveys to donation needs, discover how you can get involved. Director of Volunteer Programs & The Community Storeroom, Dan Ziriax will continue to refresh this page with relevant updates. 

Donations with Fabric Policy

These are guidelines for accepting, processing and redistributing clothing donations at all Community Storeroom Clothing Pantries and CREOKS Health Services Clinics to ensure cleanliness, efficiency, fairness and respect for all parties involved.

Donation examples: clothing items, linens, mattresses, bedding (sheets, quilts, blankets, etc.), towels, rugs, fabrics, upholstery and curtains. Any item that might be a good place for pests to reside is subject to this policy.

Donation Criteria

    • Items must be clean, undamaged and free of stains and odors. Items that do not meet this criteria will be denied or sent to other organizations through our downstream redistribution process.
    • Washing procedure should include washing on the hottest temperature and dry donations on highest temperature.
    • Items that cannnot be washed, must be sent to a profressional cleaners as a donor expense.

Acceptable Items

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    • New, gently used or cleaned clothing in good condition for all seasons and sizes.
    • Accessories such as shoes and belts are welcome. Hats are discretionary as they are difficult to clean.
    • Baby items such as diapers, pullups, wipes and bottles must be new. Do not accept strollers or car seats unless they are new and in their original sealed packaging.
    • Personal care items, hygiene, makeup, etc. must be new.

Exclusions

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    • We do not accept undergarments, socks or bathing suits unless they are new and in their original packaging.
    • Hazardous or inappropriate items, including clothing with offensive language or imagery, will not be accepted. Items inadvertently accepted within this category will be appropriately destroyed.
    • Currently, we do not accept used mattresses. New mattresses can be accepted and will be appropriately stored in the basement if needed until donated.

Donation Process

  1. Donations can be made at designated locations during posted hours of operation.
  2. Unscheduled or after-hours drop-offs are not allowed at this time.

All donations will be inspected, sorted and cleaned (unless already laundered) by staff or volunteers.

  • Staff and Volunteers must use gloves during the inspection, sorting and cleaning process.
  • Any items not meeting the above-mentioned cleaning process must be immediately removed from the premises and declined.
  1. Any item not being displayed on clothing racks should be stored in sealed tubs.
  2. Items should never be stored on the floor.

Donors may request a receipt for tax purposes at the time of drop-off. For a copy of the fillable Donation Receipt Form, contact Dan Ziriax. 

Downstream Redistribution Process

Each clinic or pantry must establish a downstream donation list where items that cannot be provided to our clients or the community can be donated.  For example, Goodwill, Toys for Tots, etc.

 

    • Certain items may be distributed to other CREOKS clinics and pantries or partner organizations based on organizational priorities and needs. Partners may include, but are not limited to local shelters, families in need, other non-profit organizations, community thrift stores, etc.
    • Unusable items will be re-distributed to partner organizations or discarded responsibly.

More Information

Find the full donation policy here. This includes: ethical considerations, compliance and more details on the process. For questions, email Dan Ziriax.