One of the best things you can do is donate unwanted and/or unneeded items to Salvation Army Thrift Stores as those proceeds help the many good things they do in our communities. However, there are 7 specific types of items Salvation Army Thrift Stores in Illinois and Missouri won't accept.
Around this time of year (going through the holiday season), we're often treated to stories about anonymous donors dropping precious metals, coins, and even jewelry into Salvation Army kettles.