In-Kind Giving

Items on our wish list below support our full range of services, from our free Community Meal, to our emergency shelter, to clients moving into their new homes.

Please email info@bfhp.org or call (510) 601-2604 to coordinate dropping off donations, if you are interested in hosting a donation drive, or wanting to make an in-kind donation of something other than what is on our list of accepted items. See the list below for items we can and cannot accept.

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Items we cannot accept 

• Prepared food and opened items 
• Used furniture 
• Used bedding/linens 
• Used clothing 
  • Exception made during the cold season, for gently used warm winter coats

See these other organizations that may be able to accept items we cannot.

Items we do accept 

Non-perishable foods:  

• Bottled water 
• Energy bars (Clif Bars, Power Bars, etc.) 
• Nutritional Drinks (V-8, Protein Shakes, Ensure) 
• Canned Tuna 
• Cereal cups  

Clothing (all must be new):  

• Socks  
• Men’s &  women’s underwear  
• Bras 
• Sweatpants, men’s & women’s (especially L and XL) 
• Sweatshirts, men’s & women’s (especially L and XL) 
• Men’s and women’s plastic flip-flops/shower shoes 
• Plastic rain ponchos  
• Men’s and Women’s warm winter coats

Hygiene:  

• Razors & shaving cream 
• Disinfecting/rubbing alcohol swabs 
• Tampons/pads/panty liners 
• Deodorant 
• Shampoo & Conditioner 
• Toothpaste/toothbrushes/dental floss 
• Nail clippers 
• Head lice treatment 
• Combs 
• Moist towelettes/wet wipes 
• Band Aids 

Bedding/Bath:  

• Blankets, twin size (new) 
• Sheets, twin size flat & fitted (new) 
• Bath towels and wash cloths (new) 
• Pillows 

Safety/Sanitation:  

• N-95 Face Masks 
• Hand sanitizer 
• Latex gloves (size L) 
• Bleach  
• Disinfectant spray/wipes  
• Toilet Paper 
• Paper towels 

Other: 

• Art Supplies (for our Russell Street Residence) 
• Musical Instruments (for our Dwight Way Shelter) 
• Dog or Cat Food (preferably small packages) 
• Gallon zip lock bags 
• Backpacks 
• Donate Your Vehicle