WHY DONATE? Provide recycled and re-purposed materials for creativity.
MISSION: The MFA is a reuse program open to nonprofit groups including: churches, schools, shelters, and also artists and volunteers working on community projects. There is such a large assortment of nonprofit groups, that we can't list them all! The MFA is designed to serve groups of Monroe County. Groups from outside of Monroe County, may trade items, but please call in advance for details.
WHO WILL BENEFIT? Community nonprofit groups including schools, churches, homeless shelters, scouts, Headstart, nursing homes, MC History Center, IU groups/program, Community programs/arts, and more. If a non-profit asks for items, we respond.
DONATIONS: The Materials for the Art's normal hours of operation are Thursday from 8am - 4:30pm, or by appointment with a 24-hour prior notice. Masks are not required, but are appreciated and requested.
Donations can be delivered to 3400 S Walnut St, Bloomington IN 47401, *please call ahead to determine what days/times Mary Hunter is available to receive them.
*CONTACT: Mary Hunter, (812) 349-2022, mhunter@mcswmd.org
Top needs:
- Good shopping carts for recyclers to use. Must be able to roll.
- Craft supplies, art supplies
- Yarn
- Shells
- Assorted rocks
- Various hand tools
OUR IN-KIND DONATION WISH LIST:
- bookshelves
- metal storage
- small furniture-tables
- end tables
- stools
- single chairs
- bingo gifts for the elderly and disabled
- material/assorted
- sewing supplies
- craft/school supplies
- household items
- photo frames
HOLIDAY & SEASONAL NEEDS:
- storage bins/totes
- large blender for papermaking
- office supplies
- pet supplies for animal rescues
- clothing
- Must be clean, no mismatched socks or ripped items.
- shoes
- scarfs
- dress up clothing and costumes
- toddler/children's clothing
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craft items
- art supplies
- items to set up a home
- kitchen appliances, dishes, lamps
- sheets, bedding, pillows, towels (can be used, must be clean)
- nature items, pine cones, rocks, fossils, woodsy items, and bones (requested by still life class)
- frames
- food storage items
- camping supplies
- Old towels, blankets, wash rags (even with stains)
OUR 1 BIG WISH:
- collection bins with wheels and locking doors
