Salvation Army's truck pickup of donated items

The Salvation Army Orange County is aware that there is concern and a misunderstanding by some of its donor public regarding the pickup of donated items from their homes. Drivers arrive and cannot pickup certain household goods. I hope the following information will clarify and alleviate some problems of what The Salvation Army can do to expedite the giving of donated items.

Items that Drivers cannot pick up include: All built-ins, furniture that is broken and cannot be repaired, office desks, king-size mattresses/box springs, waterbeds, dishwashers, garbage disposals and hospital beds or equipment. The Salvation Army Anaheim Adult Rehabilitation Center, where the goods are sorted, does not have major repair facilities. Other items that cannot be picked up are: TVs & radios that no longer work, electric organs, carpeting, copy machines, window treatments (drapes, blinds etc.), technical/medical textbooks, magazines, wall/water heaters and water softeners.

Drivers will pick up: clothing, living room and bedroom furniture, kitchen/dining room items, area/throw rugs, pictures, accessories (knick-knacks) and kitchen utensils/dishes.

When calling for a pickup: 1.800.95TRUCK (1.800.958.7825), the Customer Service Representative will ask about the items to be picked up. Please don't hesitate to give a complete listing. They can say on the phone whether an item can or cannot be picked up. If there is a question regarding an unusual item, please ask. The representative will then arrange a date and time for your donations to be picked up.

Items may also be dropped off at any of the Family Stores or drop boxes located throughout Orange County. Call the above phone number to find out the nearest location.

The Salvation Army Anaheim Adult Rehabilitation Center and the Women's Residence helped 1,465 men and 112 women during 2002. Those figures are expected to be much higher this year. The program has no cost to the beneficiaries partially due to the revenue generated from items sold in the Thrift Stores.

In Orange County The Salvation Army has helped people for over 116 years. Donated items are greatly appreciated and provide much needed assistance to those in need.

Thank you very much.

God bless you.