Used Clothing Collection to Benefit Relay for Life

A used clothing collection to benefit Relay for Life of Saucon Valley and its efforts on behalf of the American Cancer Society will be held this week at Saucon Valley Elementary School, 2085 Polk Valley Road, Hellertown.

All clothing must be in wearable and usable condition. See attached photo for a complete list of items that will be accepted.

Donated clothing can be dropped off at the school during the following times:

Wednesday, April 24: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 25: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Friday, April 26: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. (back/gym entrance off Walnut Street)

Saturday, April 27: 8 to 10 a.m. (back/gym entrance)

The truck that will pick up the donations is scheduled to arrive at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Saucon Valley Relay for Life will receive a donation for the total poundage that is collected. 

If the collection is in good quality or condition, they will receive 13 cents per pound for clothing and toys and 15 cents per pound for shoes. (Shoes must be bagged separately in order to get 15 cents per pound.)

For every 5,000 lbs collected, the charity will receive an additional $100 bonus.

The used clothing is processed and shipped to people in need in a variety of countries and sold at local markets and thrift stores at low, affordable prices, according to information provided by Relay for Life of Saucon Valley.