For some reason, many people think that donating to charity is a pain. They put it off, they make excuses to avoid doing it, and they tell themselves they have nothing of value to donate that they could possibly part with. None of this is true, because there are a myriad of reasons to donate, and there are plenty of things that you can donate that are not going to affect your life at all.
- Canned Food: There is bound to be canned food that you bought but do not want to eat. The shelf life on most canned food is long enough that you can donate things that have been sitting in your pantry for a while. Make sure to check the dates on everything before you clear out your pantry.
- That Old Junker: If you have a car in your possession that you are not using, why not donate it to a worthy cause such as Kars for Kids?
- Books: Books from children that have left home, textbooks a college child no longer needs, and your collection of read-and-forgotten paperbacks can all benefit a charity that can resell them and donate the proceeds to families in need.
- Clothing: If it doesn’t fit, donate it. Clothing your children have outgrown can benefit a family that has no clothing to sustain them. Go through your whole home and purge clothing, towels, blankets, pillow cases, and other items that you no longer need.
- Your time: Everyone has a little time to donate. Give a weekend of your time to charity.
These are just five: How many ways to donate can you come up with on your own?
