If you’re feeling the need to do a little de-cluttering in the new year, you are not alone.
According to Goodwill of Middle Tennessee, in the final days of 2024, their donations increased by about 40%.
“We’re taking in those donations from the community, processing them, and then getting them out on the sales floor as quick as we possibly can,” said Leisa Wamsley, Chief Operating Officer of Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee.
Ken and Carla Webb took part in the drive-through Donation Express on Thursday at Goodwill’s Bellevue location.
“We cleaned out the closet after Christmas and got rid of some old clothes and some things that didn’t fit anymore and brought them in to Goodwill. Maybe they’ll go to some good use,” said Ken Webb.
The Webbs make this stop two to three times a year.
When cars come through the drive-thru, a bell alerts workers someone has arrived.
“When I hear that bell, what I think about is that it is a bell that’s going to change people’s lives,” Wamsley said.