Auction Information
There are hungry people in the world. In our community and around the world, the problem of hunger and food insecurity has gotten worse during the COVID-19 pandemic.
St. Andrew's Lutheran Church working with Clearing House Auctions.
Anyone in the community may donate items that will appear in the auction. Please see the criteria below.
100% of all proceeds will go to the CT Food Bank and ELCA World Hunger.
What items are appropriate for this auction? |
Online auctions look for higher end, quality, and unique items. Everything donated should be clean and in good working condition. Ideally, everything on auction will bring $20, some much more. The sky is the limit, but here are some items to think about donating:
A car A boat Antiques Bicycles Electronics Art work Sporting/exercise equipment Sports Memorabilia Stamps Outdoor tools Generators Safes Ladders Power tools Mowers Appliances in good condition Kitchen appliances Toys Collectable items of value TVs (from last five years) Coins Jewelry with quality stones and settings Large outdoor decorations (urns, statues) Dishes with known value Quality rugs or carpets in very good condition Quality furniture in good condition, particularly from name-brand outlets High-end clothing, shoes or accessories in new or near new condition Books, particularly leather-bound or coffee-table books Basically, anything that you believe is of some value is acceptable. |
What items are not appropriate for this auction?
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Ugly Christmas sweaters
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What do you need to do?
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Search closets, attics and garages for items of value, but items you really don’t need, want or use anymore.
Encourage friends and neighbors to also donate (they can get the tax deduction as well). Bring items to the church at designated times over 3 weeks: Wednesdays, October 7, October 14, 5-7 p.m. Saturdays, October 3, October 10, October 17, 9-11 a.m. If you are unable to bring items to the church, call the church office at 203.438.0606 Unsold items, or items sold but not picked up, will be donated. |