Give what you can: Drop off unused clothes, books and toys at Khammam’s Wall of Kindness

Khammam: Every home contains unused toys, books and clothing, hidden away in storerooms and cupboards. Have you ever wished to give those forgotten objects to someone who could use them more effectively but gave up because you didn’t know where to donate them?

Drive over to the ‘Wall of Kindness’ set up by the Khammam Municipal Corporation (KMC) next to the Government Hospital in the town and leave your donations there. The novel gesture to reach out to the underprivileged comes from the efforts of the initiative of trainee IAS officer Mrinal Shrestha.

Ever since the wall was installed on March 20, there has been no shortage of Good Samaritans dropping off undamaged clothing, footwear and books, among other items, for those cannot afford them.

What is the Wall of Kindness project?

The Wall of Kindness is a beautiful lesson in reusing and sharing viral resources. It is a space with compartments where people can donate their extra or unused belongings to those in need of essentials.

“The idea is simple. Most of us have a lot of stuff that we generally don’t need but can’t throw away since it is still usable. So, we have come up with a small corner called the ‘Wall of Kindness’ next to Government Hospital in Khammam town where anybody can drop usable items in the compartments provided and people who need the items can take it,” Khammam Municipal Commissioner Abhishek Augustya told NewsMeter.

Social media influencers promoting the Wall

Abhishek said that the initiative allows those in need to access essential items, while others can donate their extra belongings and showcase the spirit of humanity. Several social media influencers from Khammam have promoted the initiative on their Instagram handles to bring it to the notice of locals.

When asked about the efforts being taken to sensitise the public about the initiative, the commissioner said, “It has picked up well. We are not monitoring it actively, but as per the public feedback, it is being used widely by people for both taking and donating items. The wall has two sides, for men and women, and a compartment in the middle for general items. There are different compartments for clothes, books, shoes and other usable items.”

“We request people of Khammam city to make the best use of this opportunity and extend their support and cooperation. We hope this initiative grows further and contributes to promoting kindness, sharing and mutual cooperation in the society,” Abhishek added.