Your donations
provide the revenue that funds our mission – providing emergency
assistance to York County and Poquoson residents who have urgent
needs and few resources. A Welfare Committee receives and responds
to requests for help with food, clothing, and household furnishings.
Your donations create miracles. Because we are a volunteer member
organization, 100 percent of all funds go directly to assisting
York County and Poquoson citizens in need.
Donation
Do's
- Wash or dry-clean clothing.
- Test electrical equipment and battery-operated items.
- Include all pieces and parts to children's games and toys.
While we do sort and discard worn or damaged clothing, we like to leave
it up to you to be sure its in acceptable condition before donating.
Check zippers, seams and buttonholes for damage, and above all check
for stains.
Donation
Don'ts
- Leave items unattended outside the collection center.
- Donate broken or soiled items.
- Donate items that have been recalled, banned, or do not meet current
safety standards.
If you would like to donate merchandise to The Bargain Box . . . PLEASE BRING YOUR MERCHANDISE DURING STORE HOURS THROUGH SATURDAY.
There are three pull-down Drop Boxes located toward the front of the building. Please be sure to put all donated clothing and small items inside the Drop Boxes. Large items such as furniture, computers, appliances, and large rugs should be brought inside the building during store hours. Simply ring the doorbell and The Bargain Box manager/assistant manager will assist you in deciding if we can accept your items and where these items should be placed.