Person-to-Person: Donation Information

WHAT WOULD YOU GIVE TO A FRIEND?
We are exercising a high standard of judgment for donations so that we can better serve those who need our help. Most of our clients have jobs and children who go to school. Please consider our basic principle: give us only those items you would consider giving to a friend. Thank you for your continued support and thoughtfulness.

Your generosity is the lifeblood of Person-to-Person. Our clients need and appreciate your donations of clothing, household supplies and furniture.

Our donation policy must comply with health code requirements. By following it, you help reduce both the time and fees to cart away donated goods that cannot be used.

We will not accept lawn, leaf or garbage bags of clothes. We need seasonal clothing that is in good condition (without stains, rips or tears), recently washed or dry cleaned and not more than ten years old. Please bring clothes on hangers or neatly folded in small bags. Essential housewares also will be accepted.

ITEMS ALWAYS NEEDED
Baby and Children's Clothing, Bedspreads, Blankets, Dishes, Glasses, Pots and Pans, Food, Silverware, Sheets, Small Appliances and Towels.

CLOTHING
We will accept clean seasonal clothing in good condition. Please bring items on hangers or neatly folded in small bags. Sorry but we cannot accept lawn/leaf bags of clothing. Especially appreciated items are new or almost new shoes and boots, sized men's suits, children's clothing, larger size clothing and coats.

FOR CHILDREN
Story books in good condition, car seats in excellent condition, new and good pre-school toys, new and unopened puzzles and games, strollers.

HOUSEHOLD
Clean pots and pans in good condition; working electrical household items; unchipped glasses and dishes; flatware; tied, clean, untorn sheets; and clean blankets.

FOOD

Person-to-Person feeds over 150 different families from Stamford, Darien, and New Canaan in a month. The following items are always needed to help keep our pantry well stocked:

Basic sturdy furniture appropriate for small apartments is always needed. Furniture is picked up and delivered by our volunteer "Van Men."

Anything Broken, Hazardous or Dangerous: Incomplete Cribs Space Heaters Electric Blankets Jolly Jumpers Baby Walkers	Too Heavy to Carry: Sofabeds Books (except children's) Typewriters TV's - large Phonograph Records Stereos
Always the Wrong Size: Curtain Rods Window Blinds	Frustrating for the Children: Broken Toys Used Coloring Books Incomplete Puzzles & Games Anything that requires batteries
Health Hazards: Outdated & Recalled Baby Car Seats Hats, Caps Paint Clothes Used Panty Hose Worn Out Shoes	Not Essential: Outdoor Furniture Knick-Knacks Leftover Tag Sale Items.

IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION CALL PERSON-TO-PERSON 655-0048
DONATIONS ACCEPTED MONDAY - FRIDAY: 9 am - 3 pm
MOST SATURDAYS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR: 9 am - 12 noon