Between studying for finals, finding a job and saying goodbyes for the summer, packing up to go home tends to be a hectic and messy process.

Over the years, appliances, supplies and clothing have been left behind only to take up room in local landfills. To help counter this growing problem and raise money for the local Salvation Army, the third annual “Give and Go Tag Sale” will take place at the Salvation Army at 22 Woodlawn Ave. on Friday, June 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Give and Go Tag Sale follows behind National Salvation Army Week, which takes place the second week in May. The week is dedicated to raising awareness and money for Salvation Armies all across the nation and was declared in 1954 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The money that is raised generally supports food pantries, arts and music programs, shelters, youth and senior programs and day care in order to help fight hunger and lift the less fortunate out of poverty.

Planning began about one month ago with an item pick up in coordination with Skidmore College students, and then the goods were brought to the Salvation Army to be sorted.

“We are incredibly thrilled to have such cooperation from the students at Skidmore. They were so organized with their collection of items, and the end results are obvious,” Lt. Roger Miller of the Salvation Army said. “This is so much better for the environment than throwing every leftover item into a landfill. By selling these items, we give them a second life also.”

Due to an overload of items at the Woodlawn Avenue site, religious services and activities have been moved to other areas until after the sale. This, however, is not a problem.

“The more we sell, the more our programs benefit,” he said.

Between National Salvation Army Week and the Give and Go Tag Sale, monies earned will be used to purchase two 15-passenger vans. The Saratoga Rotary and Stewart’s Match Grant have also helped fund the purchase of the vans. If there is money left over, it will support drug and alcohol programs through the Salvation Army.

More than 24 mini refrigerators and countless household items such as blenders, lamps, computer chairs, printers and alarm clocks will be available for sale, and what doesn’t sell will go to Salvation Army thrift stores. While most of the items will be generally priced, some of them will be priced as a donation to be determined by the customer.

“Someone who needs just about anything for their home will certainly be in luck,” said organizer Catherine Combs. “With all that we have, we could serve just about anybody.”

This year’s supply more than doubles what was sold last year, Miller added. Last year, approximately $1,600 was donated to the drug and alcohol programs through the Salvation Army.

“We don’t waste much, we are a frugal bunch,” Miller said. “We know how to do a lot with very little.”