I think I remember they charge $400 per pint for the blood they got for free?
Salvation Army gets things free, and they give it back for free if someone needs help.
They have thrift stores to pay for the soup kitchens, shelters, and other aids.
We went through hurricain Agness. Lost everything.
Red cross charged us full price for aid, but the Salvation Army gave us everything for free, even toys for us kids!