What is the most useful thing -
that can be donated to a family or a community after a disaster?
Not a new topic or discussion - but - I think it deserves to be brought up again.
I think in many cases, money/cash and/or useful labor would probably be most wanted.
Many of us think "a quilt" - but for the amount of time and money spent on a quilt, how much toilet paper, laundry detergent, food, etc. could be purchased?
I also am concerned about money/cash being used the way it "should" be, but - as others have said - if one does due diligence before donating, all one can do is hope that it is used in a meaningful way for the people it was meant for.
And - are we really doing anyone a favor when we are "donating" stuff that is one step away from our trash?
Last edited by bearisgray; 07-01-2019 at 07:28 AM.