Five ways people can contribute money to The Salvation Army's disaster relief efforts in Japan

There are five ways people can contribute money to The Salvation Army's disaster relief efforts in Japan:

1. Text the words "Japan" or "Quake" to 80888 to make a $10 donation.
2. By phone: 1-800-SAL-ARMY
3. On-line at: www.disaster.salvationarmyusa.org
4. By mail: Send your check, marked "Japan earthquake relief" to The Salvation Army, P.O. Drawer 2786, Columbia, SC 29202
5. Or give directly to your local Salvation Army unit.

 At this time, The Salvation Army is not accepting in-kind donations from the general public for disaster relief operations in Japan.

Bear in mind, it will be extremely difficult and expensive to ship in-kind donations overseas from the United States to Japan. It is more efficient for disaster relief agencies to purchase needed resources locally and for immediate distribution with the disaster area. The best way for U.S. donors to help Japanese disaster survivors is to make a cash donation. Please note that your local Salvation Army continues to accept donations of used clothing, furniture and other items to support local programming. Please consider donating your used items to your local Salvation Army Family Thrift Store.