This article talks about clothes from Britain, but American cast-offs definitely also get sold in bulk. I'm not sharing this to discourage donation of clothing, but don't be naive enough to think that your trash is going to be lovingly hand-delivered to someone in need.
Donated clothing big business in Africa
Donated clothing big business in Africa
Donated clothing big business in Africa
This article talks about clothes from Britain, but American cast-offs definitely also get sold in bulk. I'm not sharing this to discourage donation of clothing, but don't be naive enough to think that your trash is going to be lovingly hand-delivered to someone in need.