For me, I have much more time and fabric than money. So, donating my time and fabric into making a quilt is the best way for me to give. Project Linus utilizes those quilts locally. I also quilt for Quilts of Valor. We actually give those quilts in person.....the only middle-man is the QOV site that coordinates recipients requests. Hopefully, you can find a local charity where you can see the fruits of your labor making a difference. I would weep if I saw my quilts in a pile of stuff.