This is my main strategy. Also utilize Craigslist and Facebook (I know) Marketplace. Facebook is also good for joining local community groups. A lot of times I see people posting about something they need, give a price range and people reply to help out. Lots of times for less or free. I know there are alternatives to Facebook for local groups like this, just haven't had time to check them out.
Where I live there are a lot of individually owned secondhand stores. They're small businesses just like anyone else. Of the big chains, I've heard Goodwill is kind of a scam as far benefitting the needy, but Salvation Army is on the up and up. Or so I've heard.
This is my main strategy. Also utilize Craigslist and Facebook (I know) Marketplace. Facebook is also good for joining local community groups. A lot of times I see people posting about something they need, give a price range and people reply to help out. Lots of times for less or free. I know there are alternatives to Facebook for local groups like this, just haven't had time to check them out.
Where I live there are a lot of individually owned secondhand stores. They're small businesses just like anyone else. Of the big chains, I've heard Goodwill is kind of a scam as far benefitting the needy, but Salvation Army is on the up and up. Or so I've heard.