Where to donate old clothes in CT and JHB
With winter in full swing, most us know that the real cold is only just starting to set in. Unfortunately, for thousands of South Africans who are less fortunate, the cold will definitely get to them.
Most of us also have at least a couple of old jackets, coats and jerseys that we no longer wear and that will inevitably end up in a black bag.
But what can you do with bags full of old clothes? Donate them.
There are thousands of needy children and adults in South Africa that are either orphaned or can’t afford clothes. There are tons of places around the country where you can donate old clothes.
We have put together a list of 4 charity organizations that would gladly accept your unwanted clothes.
Cape Town
- St. Annes Homes
St. Annes Homes are situated across Cape Town. They are a NGO that operates entirely by themselves.
St. Anne Homes doubles as a centre for abused women and children as well as pregnant or disadvantaged women. The centre also offers skills training and counselling and would gladly accept your old clothes.
Hours: 8am – 4pm, Monday to Friday
Address: 48 Balfour Street, Woodstock, Cape Town
Contact: 021 448 6792
- Nazareth House
Nazareth House provides accommodation and care for HIV/AIDS patients, orphaned and abused children and the elderly.
Nazareth House has been featured on many television programs and in news articles and provide a safe, non-discriminatory haven for sick or abused people. They accept any clothing, whether its childrens clothing, big or small.
Hours: 6.30am – 6.30pm
Address: 1 Derry Street, Vredehoek, Cape Town
Contact: 021 461 1635
Johannesburg
- CHOC Charity Shop
The CHOC Charity Shop forms part of the CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation of South Africa.
CHOC provides care to disadvantaged childhood cancer patients and mostly accept childrens clothing, but would gladly take on everything you have to offer.
They are also looking for any toys or books donations.
CHOC Charity Shop
Address: 219 Louis Botha Avenue (corner of 11th street), Orange Grove, Johannesburg
Contact: 011 485 3164
email: shop@choc.org.za
- Johannesburg Child Welfare Society
The Johannesburg Welfare Society is one of the biggest welfare organizations in the country. They look after orphaned, abused and foster kids.
They accept any donation; from clothes to books, toys and toiletries. You can also make a monthly donation to them of R25.
They also arrange pick ups of old clothing or toys. You can simply contact them and they will come and collect all of your unwanted possessions.
Contact: 011 298 8500
