![]() The coordinator of the aid distribution center, Tetyana Kostorna, says many people have been incredibly generous to Ukraine, but other people are just getting rid of their worn-out clothes. She also says they get very little that they can forward to soldiers on the front lines. Joking that Ukraine has become the secondhand clothing bazaar for all of Europe, Stefanovich says they receive lots of children's clothes but not enough shoes and sneakers for adults. "This is all clothes for children ages zero to 1," she says, pointing to one of the various mounds of donations.īut there is an imbalance in what's arriving at the bazaar and exactly what's needed. Nastia Stefanovich, a volunteer at the distribution center, stands in front of a pile of white grain bags reaching to the ceiling. Speelgoedbank: Toys for low-income parents in Amsterdam.It's not that the clothing donations have no role in such aid efforts. Volksbond: They pick up your donated clothes, even on the same day. They have many locations throughout Amsterdam.ġ1. Kringloopwinkels: These are second hand store around the city that always take donations. Please contact them before donating your things.ġ0. De Regenboog Groep: This Company works to help the lives of those living in poverty. Here are the locations for the containers around Amsterdam: ĩ. Stichting Babyspullen: This foundation collects baby items for parents that cannot afford to pay for clothes (sizes 50 to 92), bottles, and more. Salvation Army and Sympathy: Donation bins are located all around the city.Ĩ. You can read more about them on their website: ħ. PackMee: Easily pack your things into a box and send your useable items (clothes, shoes, kitchen items, electronics), and give it to the post office for free! They send it to the organisation who donates your clothes to companies that recycle your items. They have an app, which makes it easy to snap-and-sell! Ħ. Online: Vinted: This is just for secondhand clothing, where you can take a photograph of your item and list it at the price that you want for it. Some good friends of ours started "Swops," Where they host a day to trade your items with others in Amsterdam.ĥ. This is a great way to have some fun with your friends and trade out your wardrobe for free. Local Clothing Exchanges: Many times on facebook, you will see days that there are local clothing exchanges around Amsterdam. You can also start bids on your items, and the variety is extremely wide (for example: furniture, cars, and clothes!) Ĥ. This is the Dutch type of "Craigslist" where you can post anything you want to sell and where you are located, so someone can pick it up. Marktplaats: Online is a great way to sell your items. For example, they take bedding, household items, musical instruments, and electronics. They take donations and have a supply list on their website for items they currently need. HET WERELDHUIS: They provide information and assistance to those undocumented migrants who are searching for a new life in Amsterdam. Tip In Advance: Many individuals try to bargain 50 cents to 1 euro for your clothing, so this is a great way for "emptying" your used clothing from your wardrobe in large amounts. This is a great way to sell your clothes to the public directly, just rent a booth through their website or facebook page. This happens around every 3-4 weeks depending on the time of year.
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