In-Kind Donations
Wish List:
Office Supplies:
- Copy paper (standard 20#)
- Printer cartridges
- HP 1200
- HP 12A
- HP 564
- HP 98
- HP 56
- HP 27
- Pens
- Staples
- Photo paper
- Paper clips
- Glue Sticks
- Memo pads
- New letter file folders – standard and colored
- 3-ring binders
- Scissors
- Scotch tape
- Easel pads
- Calendars
- First-class stamps
- Legal Pads
Computer & Office Equipment:
- Flash drive
- Office furniture in good condition
- Computer equipment in good condition
- Audio/visual equipment
Food and Supplies for Blood Drives
- Individually packaged snacks such as crackers and cookies
- Soda – 2 liter bottles or cans
- Cans of juice
- Coffee
- Tea bags
- Hot Chocolate
- Paper towels
- Napkins
- Splenda – individual packets
- Sugar – individual packets
- Creamer
- 8oz cups for coffee and soft drinks
Medical Transportation Program:
- Prius floor mats front and back, for 2 Prius vehicles
- Vehicles in good working condition
Disaster Relief Supplies:
- Simple Green (cleaning solution)
- Thermal/Space Blankets
- Clipboards
- Backpacks
- Flashlights
- Batteries
- Bulk quantities of Food (disaster)
- Prepared food (meetings/functions)
Services:
- Computer repair and technical support
- Web site management/design
- Printing services
Staff Development Services -- training, consulting
- Automotive repair
- Food service/preparation (disaster)
- Temporary transportation
American Red Cross In-Kind Donation Policy
The American Red Cross does not accept or solicit small, individual donations or collections of items for emergency relief purposes. Small items such as collections of food, used clothing, and shoes often must be cleaned, sorted, and repackaged which impedes the valuable resources of money, time, and personnel that are needed for other aspects of our relief operation. The Red Cross, in partnership with other agencies, suggests that the best use for those types of donations is to support needy agencies within our local community. See list below.
The Red Cross does accept sizable, bulk donations only when they meet the service delivery needs of a particular relief operation. These donations typically come from companies that can package the items in bulk, palletize them, and ship them directly to the disaster site.
The best way to help a disaster victim is through a financial donation to the American Red Cross. Financial contributions allow the Red Cross to purchase exactly what is needed for the disaster relief operation. Monetary donations also enable the Red Cross to purchase relief supplies close to the disaster site which avoids delays and transportation costs in getting basic necessities to disaster victims. Because the affected community has generally experienced significant economic loss, purchasing relief supplies in or close to the disaster site also helps to stimulate the weakened local economy.
The Red Cross strongly encourages any individual or business that is considering starting a collection or shipping goods to a disaster site to first locate a reliable relief organization that is willing and able to receive the donation, and can guarantee transportation and distribution.
List of Referral Agencies:
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Piedmont Regional Office
PO Box 647; 902 Broad Street
Durham, NC 27702
Phone: (919) 286-1964
Fax: (919) 286-4001
DURHAM COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
215 N Church St
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 682-0516
Fax: (919) 682-0947
FOOD BANK OF DURHAM
708 Gilbert St
Durham, NC 27701-3508
(919) 956-2513
GENESIS HOME, INC.
300 N. Queen St.
Durham, NC 27701
683-5878
682-2509 (Fax)
THE SALVATION ARMY
909 Liberty Street
Durham, NC 27702-1330
919-688-7306
919-688-3437 (Fax)
URBAN MINISTRIES CENTER
112 N Queen St
Durham, NC 27701-3751
(919) 682-0538
VOLUNTEER CENTER OF GREATER DURHAM, INC.
324 Blackwell St. Suite 1140
Durham NC 27701
688-8977
688-4347 (Fax)
UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER TRIANGLE
From a cell phone dial 2-1-1 or 1-888-892-1162
2-1-1 offers access to the following types of services:
-
Basic Human Needs Resources
-
Employment Supports
-
Physical and Mental Health Resources
-
Support for Children, Youth and Families
-
Support for Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities
-
Volunteer Opportunities and Donations