Reply To: Very Disheartened

Syag- once again, I like your post. It’s all in how it’s presented. Yes – if they have been getting an abundance of donations, BARUCH HASHEM. But if they’re turning it down just because it’s not BRAND NEW, then that’s another story.

We were specifically told at the drop off place that New York is ONLY ACCEPTING NEW ITEMS. No mention that they have gotten so much and can’t handle so much more.

Anyway I’m glad to give to our local chesed fund just as well. It’s all for a good and worthy cause.

Naftush – one more comment on your post. You mentioned people who turn down gifts that are “too small”. My husband has been upset so many times in shul when meshulachim come over (while he’s in the middle of shmone esrei- but that’s a different story) and asked for a donation. He will pull out what’s in his pocket which in our financial situation is not a lot. He then gets a look of disgust and “that’s all you can give??” He feels like saying -“if you don’t like it, give it back and I’ll give it to someone who will appreciate it”.