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Why won the Red Cross accept small, individual donations or collections of items such as clothing, food, or cleaning supplies – doesn every little bit help?

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Why won the Red Cross accept small, individual donations or collections of items such as clothing, food, or cleaning supplies – doesn every little bit help?

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The Red Cross does not accept individual donations of material items (called “in-kind” donations) because receipt of such items can actually hamper relief efforts. The financial and personnel cost of receiving, sorting, transporting goods and ensuring the quality and cleanliness of items donated by individual households is very high. It does not allow for individuals and families to receive what they uniquely need in their own size and shape.

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