A Katrina refugee shelter in Alabama needs plus-sized clothing to be donated. I just spoke to a worker (their number is 251 626-2646), and she says that although they can use all kinds of plus-sized clothing, they currently have particularly pressing needs for extra-large “female undergarments” and plus-sized male clothing in general.<\/p>\n
If you send new clothing, send it with labels and packaging intact – clothing that is obviously new will reach refugees quicker.<\/p>\n
If you’re sending FedEx or UPS, send to:<\/p>\n
Community Action
\n26440 North Pollard Rd.
\nDaphne, Alabama 36526<\/p><\/blockquote>\nIf you’re sending via the Post Office, send to:<\/p>\n
Community Action
\nP.O. Box 250
\nDaphne, Alabama 36526<\/p><\/blockquote>\nIf I’m reading it correctly – and I’m not sure I am, the format is very confusing – the “if you want to help” website<\/a> says that this shelter in Texas is also looking for plus-sized clothing:<\/p>\n
Helping Hands for Texas
\nc\/o Alamo Premier Mortgage Group
\n10223 281 Freeway, Suite 200
\nSan Antonio 78216<\/p><\/blockquote>\nAn eyewitness says that some big women are wearing trash bags, so that might be a good address to send plus-sized women’s clothing.<\/p>\n
If you’re fat, now might be a good time to pack up and donate clothing you don’t wear anymore. Being fat always means trouble finding clothing that fits, and I’m sure that for refugees the problem is multiplied a thousandfold.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A Katrina refugee shelter in Alabama needs plus-sized clothing to be donated. I just spoke to a worker (their number is 251 626-2646), and she says that although they can use all kinds of plus-sized clothing, they currently have particularly … Continue reading