Our financial donations are only a small part of our impact. While donating to feed the hungry is our main goal, we also provide comradery for our volunteers and keep tons of fabric out of landfills.
Most of the textiles, thread, and machines are donated to the Socially Responsible Sweatshop. We aim to only purchase the few items we must, such as scissor sharpening, cutting boards, commercial cutter, edge binding, and occasional machine parts. Even our machines are maintained by a dedicated volunteer.
The few dollars that are donated toward our operations are occasionally supplemented by grants.
Individuals and businesses donate most textiles used to create items, rather than sending these items to landfills. Without these donations, we would not exist.
If you have donations that you believe we can use, please email us and include photos and descriptions of the items you wish to donate.
We cannot accept used clothing other than laundered t-shirts and denim jeans without large rips or stains. Donations of thread must be less than ten years old. Stuffing for pillows is not needed, as we stuff with our scraps. Sewing machines from pre-1980 might be acceptable, or we may be able to rehome them. Newer machines cannot hold up to our use and industrial machines will not work on our power supply. All yarn is welcome. We welcome quilting fabric in fat quarters or larger, no limit on quantity. We always need Flannel fabric. For large stashes, please give an estimate of the volume and content. Donations of upholstery fabric are very appreciated.
Do not drop off donations outside our workshop. Any abandoned items will be thrown away due to health and safety concerns.
We can provide donors with tax receipts for in-kind donations. Please tell us your estimation of the value.
We cannot do what we do without your donations, however, our space and inventory constraints determine what we are able to accept. Thank you for understanding.
The Socially Responsible Sweatshop is a 501c3 charitable organization and can receive tax-deductible financial donations through PayPal, Venmo, cash or check.
SRS uses every penny received through sales to fight local food insecurity, including matching funds for qualifying customers at the Haymaker Farmers Market. Your contributions help people in need to eat healthier and help local farmers to provide healthy food options to the community.
Your Donations turn into Our Donations
Through your donations, our volunteers time and effort, and our dedicated customers, the Socially Responsible Sweatshop of Kent donates 100% of our sales to fight hunger in Portage County, Ohio
Financial donations help us with operations
Donate to our operations expenses here:
Venmo @SociallyResponsible1
PayPal (email srskentoh@gmail.com)
Or round up your purchase!
Following are our annual reports of donated funds to fight hunger:
Donations by SRS to fight hunger in 2025 $60,000
$23,500 to Kent Social Services
$23,500 each to Center of Hope, Ravenna
$13,000 donated between Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority and Women Infants & Children programs at the Haymaker Farmers' Market
Donations by SRS to fight hunger in 2024 $50,000
$16,500 Center of Hope – Ravenna
$16,500 Kent Social Services
$17,000 Women Infants and Children Perks Program at Haymaker Farmers Market
Donations by SRS to fight hunger in 2023 $40,195
$14,500 Kent Social Services
$14,500 Center of Hope – Ravenna
$10,195 Divided between Women Infants and Children Program at Haymaker Farmers Market and Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority Market
$1,000 Rural Relief Mobile Food Pantry
Donations by SRS to fight hunger in 2022 $28,428
$17,000 Kent Social Service
$6,980 Women Infants and Children Perks Program at Haymaker Farmers Market
$3,000 Rural Relief Mobile Food Pantry
$1,448 Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority Market
Donations by SRS to fight hunger in 2021 $12,400
$6,000 Kent Social Services
$3,500 Raven Packs, Ravenna
$2,000 Rural Relief Mobile Food Pantry
$900 Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority Market
Donations by SRS to fight hunger in 2020 $10,500
$10,000 Kent Social Services
$5,000 Purchase food supplies and creating 8,000 face masks for the community
email:
srskentoh@gmail.com
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