L.M.
just watned to let you know, although this site is set up to be used just as you intended, it moves pretty fast and sometimes local specific questions like this get buried. you might be better off asking again and titling it -- Does any one live in ..... area. and see if you can connect with anyone that way.
I like freecycle for giving and recieving used items. google it ifyou haven't heard of it.
good lcuk from Ohio