Some Quebec non-profit organizations are asking Quebecers to hold on to their donations, especially when it comes to clothing or household items.
Renaissance collects gently-used donated items to be resold in its stores. It also helps people trying to reintegrate the workforce.
Normally goods can be dropped off at various donation centres or in designated bins. The coranavirus pandemic, however, has forced Renaissance to cease operations — and that includes accepting donations.
The organization’s bins have been locked up or picked up, but Renaissance CEO Eric Saint-Arnaud is urging people to not get rid of potential donations. “Don’t throw It in the garbage, keep it,” he said. “It’s better to pile it up and wait.” Allison Weisenburg, a