In our work with families we have witnessed the stress that going back to school can cause.  Schools now require families to provide an incredible list of supplies. On top of that clothing and shoes are necessary for  their children, together with snacks.  Providing all of these items can really drain already stretched budgets.

Black River Good Neighbors wants to help those families, but we can’t without support. We began a program to do just that in 2014 and each year it has grown, as more families apply. 

Parents have shared that this program made a huge difference for their children. Black River Good Neighbor Services wants to continue assisting families in the same way for the coming school year.  We would like to

hear that they can focus on education rather than worrying about shoes and socks. This program is a sound investment.

If you can help or need assistance, please contact us.

THRIFT STORE ITEMS THAT WE DO NOT ACCEPT:  

WE DO NOT TAKE ANY ITEMS WITH RIPS, TEARS, STAINS, RUST OR ODORS.
1.    Cribs, car seats, car seat bases, booster seats, diaper genies, potty chairs
2.    Downhill/cross country skis, ski boots, ski poles, ski helmets, or rollerblades
3.    Major appliances (washers, dryers, refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers)
4.    Computers, stereos, cordless phones, cell phones
5.    Chain saws or any gas driven power equipment
6.    Electric blankets, heating pads, portable heaters (electric, kerosene or propane)
7.    Humidifiers, de-humidifiers, air conditioning units
8.    Televisions (of any size), VCRs, DVD players, or game systems
9.    Items that are broken, chipped, stained, ripped or not in good working condition.                             10.  VHS tapes, ironing boards, suitcases, medical equipment                                                               11.  Used underpants, bed pillows, bed skirts, mattress pads (unless new and unused).

THRIFT STORE ITEMS THAT WE DO ACCEPT:

1.   Small appliances in clean, good/working condition, such as microwaves (cannot be older than 10 yrs.), toaster ovens, coffee pots.
2.    Women’s, men’s, children’s clothing (any season), CANNOT be stained, ripped, outdated, have any missing/broken zippers, or buttons and cannot have any odor of moth balls, wood or cigarette smoke. Items cannot smell of attics, basements cat urine or marijuana.  
3.    Dishes, pots/pans, glasses/mugs, CANNOT be chipped or broken and must be complete sets. Pots/pans, in good condition, no dents, Teflon intact, no scratches.
4.    Toys, puzzles, games.
5.    Lamps, books, (NO reference books, dictionaries, NO text books, NO encyclopedias). 
6.    Other items at the discretion of employee receiving the item during time of drop off.                          7.    Artwork (not faded) frames (not damaged).                                                                                   8.    Sheet, towels (all must be clean, no stains, ripped and no smells).                                                 9.    New underwear (packaged), gently used and new bras. 
 

FURNITURE STORE

Location: 105 Main St, Ludlow. Hours: Friday’s & Saturday’s, 10-4 PM.  

Call 802-228-3663 with questions.  REQUIRED FOR FURNITURE DONATIONS: Send photos of items to donate to: brgoodneighbors@gmail.com

ITEMS THAT WE DO NOT ACCEPT:                                

No bed frames, headboards, box springs, mattresses or cribs.

FOOD ITEMS THAT WE DO ACCEPT:                                                                                                All nonperishable food items (with the exception of fresh produce) must NOT have passed the Use By/Expiration Date AND must have intact safety seal. We do NOT accept baby food.

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