MacArthur PTO partners with Planet Aid to raise money for school

MacArthur PTO is partnering with Planet Aid to help raise money for the school. The distinctive yellow Planet Aid box is located at Pizzi Farm in the parking lot at 495 Lincoln St.

Planet Aid is a U.S. nonprofit that collects used clothes and shoes in bright yellow bins to sell for reuse, generating funds for community-led development projects in education. They accept “good, bad, and ugly” items such as clothes, shoes, bedding, toys and even unusable textiles.

Planet Aid will be donating a percentage of the sales to the MacArthur PTO. These funds will then be used to support students and staff for activities such as field trips, teacher appreciation and other enrichment programs. 

“This is a win-win. People can support the students and teachers at MacArthur and get rid of extra and used clothing at the same time,” said PTO Co-President Joe LaFauci. “Pizzi Farm was more than generous to let us use its space. [Owners] Rick and Cheryl are always willing to help out the community and local schools.”

Residents in the MacArthur community and across Waltham are encouraged to participate. The program is ongoing with no end-date at present.

Donations accepted include clothes for men, women, and children:

• Pants, shirts, jackets, skirts, dresses and blouses.
• Socks and underwear: new or gently used only. Must be wearable.
• Shoes: footwear of all styles and sizes.
• Accessories: hats, gloves, scarves, belts, handbags and backpacks.

Other textiles:

•  Bedding: sheets, pillowcases, blankets and comforters. No bed pillows.
•  Curtains: window coverings of any size and style.
•  Towels: bath towels, hand towels and washcloths.
•  Sleeping bags: essential for those in colder climates.
•  Bags: handbags, purses and backpacks.

Other Items:

•  Toys
•  Books