Where can you donate used magazines?

Used magazines can be donated to local libraries, retirement communities, military units, women's shelters, hospitals and doctor's offices. They can also be donated to preschools for use in crafts. Another option is to swap old magazines with friends who have not read them yet.

Anyone wishing to donate magazines should check ahead to make sure their donation will be appreciated. Some libraries do not accept magazine donations but may be willing to pass them along to the Friends of the Library association for sale. Magazines about specific hobbies are often appreciated at stores catering to hobbyists. Magazines that are not appropriate for children should not be donated to preschools.