Please see the list below for items we can and cannot accept or view our Amazon Wish List for an up-to-date list of our most needed items. You can also use the free tool from Capital One Shopping to compare prices from multiple retailers.
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 or accepted items.
Items we cannot accept
- Prepared food and opened items
- Used furniture
- Used bedding/linens
- Used clothing
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
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