As November approaches, I’m usually gathering my gently used clothing, shoes, puzzles, games, and household goods to donate to my local thrift store just before Black Friday. Many folks in our area have very few affordable shopping options other than thrift shops, which in turn use the proceeds to support local nonprofits and after-school programs. It’s a win-win, but this year, I’ve given away much of the clothing already to folks in western NC after Hurricane Helene. I’ll have to dig deeper!