From what I know money donations go the farthest through the Salvation Army.
I would do a search of quilt guilds in the areas you are interested in and send a letter either by email or post as to their availability to receive quilts or other quilted items.
The guild I was a member of sent a huge package to our "sister" guild a few months after a terrific loss in their area which included a sewing machine and books , supplies etc. We received a wonderful thank you with pictures. The ladies were smiling ear to ear .