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Organizations change donation policies after package explosions

After a minor explosion at a Goodwill store Tuesday, some donation-based companies are making changes.

AUSTIN -- Investigators swarmed the Goodwill store on Brodie Lane within a matter of minutes Tuesday evening. A military device in a donation box injured an employee at the southwest Austin store, but local and federal authorities determined this incident was not related to the package explosions in Austin.

But what happened there has led to some changes when it comes to donations. They're asking customers to not put things in sealed boxes and have bags open when dropping off donations.

Traci Berry, chief learning and engagement officer for Goodwill Industries, spoke to KVUE Wednesday.

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“It hurts all of us when one of our own is injured and we are just thankful that he's OK and taken care of,” Berry said.

Berry said Goodwill stores have cameras and secure lighting so it’s a clear image around the donation drop-off site.

Still, Goodwill isn’t the only one changing policies.

Major Andrew Kelly of The Salvation Army says the organization will not accept gifts at shelters or administrative offices right now, but it has no plans to stop donations at its family stores.

The Brodie Lane Goodwill will reopen on Thursday. Both stores are asking customers to donate during business hours.

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