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Canned goods are non-perishable. Used needles carry contaminate. One is useful, the other isn't.
Umm... is this post edited or something. I'm seeing
Donating canned goods to food pantries is like donating needles and syringes to a cancer research organization
I don't see the word "used" in it. So, it sounds like he's saying donating medical supplies to an organization that does medical research?
To which I'd say yes both seem helpful to an organization that helps people in need.
I mean I guess, but if it's an organization conducting medical research, I'd assume they already have all the syringes they'd need?
It would probably mean a little more like you're thinking if OP said "donate syringes to clinics and ERs" or something.
I mean I guess a food bank would have food already as well... They are both one time use consumable supplies so, whether they have them or not, they are going to have to resupply at some point.