On: FEMA: Never donate clothing (it is never needed)

[MattSteelblade]

The headline doesn't quite match the article or the contents of the article. It says "USED clothing is never needed" (emphasis mine).

[RobotToaster → MattSteelblade]

I imagine that applies to most single used items, it takes a lot of time to sort, and time is the one thing you have the least of in a disaster.

[ineedasername → MattSteelblade]

Yes, HN guidelines are generally to avoid modifying the source for headlines like this unless it is impossible/impractical otherwise. Doing so risks either accidental misrepresentation or editorializing, which is a bit of what happened here.

[carabiner → MattSteelblade]

True I wish I could edit the headline. But to be fair, 99% of the time people are trying to donate used clothes and not a fresh , unopened stack of Hanes white t shirts.

[Finnucane → MattSteelblade]

One imagines that if a manufacturer was willing to donate a pallet-load of new items, they would be accepted.

[subroutine → MattSteelblade]

FEMA tips for helping disaster recovery efforts: volunteer time and donate cash.