This is a wonderful idea for all of us. I began doing this for Orphan Grain Train when Katrina hit. I sent 144 baby and lap quilts through them. I am not saying this for the glory. It has been a great way to use up scraps.
This year I have sent 85 through them so far for Haiti.
Going through this agency makes sure they used. If they don't need them for a global tragedy, them use them here in the USA like for miners in KY.
Check and see if there is a local agency in your area that dose this too. They say they are all over the USA. They do not use ang funds that are given to them for any administerative (sp?) costs.
My local hospital was going to dispose of a lot of sheets and pillow cases. Rather than have them burn or just put in dumptster. I get them. They are all clean. I use the sheets as the backs of the quilts. This helps reuse.
Then for centers I hunt up old blankets that are begging to be used rather than burned, I give them life as the center.
Old electric ones can be used if you cut them at the one end and then pull the wires out .
I just tie the quilts insted if trying to hand or machine quilt.
I hope this gives you all some ideas.
Weslynn