Local Charities that Accept In Kind Donations
Look for ways to give back to the community? Here’s a list of local organizations in the South Bay and Los Angeles area to which you can donate items. Some organizations will accept children’s items, food, furniture donations, and more! Please contact the organization before donating to verify that they are still accepting donations and to confirm location and hours of operation.
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Local Los Angeles Charities that Accept In-Kind Donations
Richstone Family Center
About:Ā Ā Richstone Family Center is one of the most progressive centers for trauma-focused treatment and the prevention of child abuse in Los Angeles County. Richstone’s programs protect children by building stable and healthy families and decreasing violence in families, schools, and communities.
Types of Donations: They gladly accept in-kind donations throughout the year to support their programs through various charitable drives. Items collected include Operation Santa wishlist fulfillment, food drives, school supply/ backpack drives, and more. Reach out to find out what they are collecting or need. Phone: (310) 970-1921.
Location:Ā 13634 Cordary Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250
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Momentum Innovative Disability Services
About: The Momentum organization has offered tools and services to help kids and adults with disabilities achieve their fullest level of independence for more than 75 years. When no such programs were available, a few committed parents and volunteers came together in Los Angeles in 1945 to offer their children home and community-based services. Today, the organization they started and nurtured is known as Momentum, and they remain faithful to that vision.
Types of Donations Accepted: New, in-kind donations of toys and clothes during their annual holiday marketplace event.
Locations: Los Angeles, Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties
1736 Family Crisis Center
About: 1736 Family Crisis Center has addressed the growing needs of victims of domestic violence, runaway and homeless children, victims of human trafficking, homeless families, homeless and at-risk Veterans, unemployed adults and children, and other low-income community members since 1972. They are committed to offering state-of-the-art programs by knowledgeable staff, licensed therapists, and attorneys. Through five shelters, four community service centers, several community-based offices and co-locations, five crisis and suicide hotlines, and other community-based resources, men, women, children, and families have access to life-saving assistance around the clock.
Types of Donations Accepted:
1736 Family Crisis Center accepts new toys and clothes donations during their annual holiday market. They also accept many types of goods and services throughout the year.
Call (310) 543-9900, ext. 217 for details about in-kind donation.
Locations: Los Angeles, Torrance, Wilmington
Baby 2 Baby
About: Baby2Baby serves low-income families with children between 0 and 12 by providing diapers, clothes, and other essentials. Essential items are distributed to communities across Los Angeles through nonprofit partner organizations like shelters for people experiencing homelessness and victims of domestic abuse, Head Start programs, foster care programs, and children’s hospitals, as well as tens of thousands more across the nation via the Baby2Baby National Network.
Types of Donations Accepted:
One of the best ways to get involved is by creating hygiene kits for Baby2Baby. They provide a list of items needed, and you can prepare the kits at home for donation. You can also host a donation drive in your local community for high-need items.
Please email them at Baby2Baby for further questions.
Location: 5830 Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016
Beacon House
About: Beacon House is committed to its purpose of assisting men in overcoming the illnesses of alcoholism and drug addiction. They provide people with experiences to help them successfully navigate their journey to recovery and stability, as well as peer-driven therapy, support, food, and housing.
Types of Donations Accepted: They accept in-kind donations of nonperishable foods, hygiene items, new and unused toys during their holiday drive, and items for the Beacon House Thrift Shop all year round. These include:
- Vintage, Antiques, and Contemporary Items!
- Household Goods and Furniture
- Sporting Goods and Tools
- Assorted Clothing and Accessories
Visit Beacon House to learn more about the items needed and schedule a donation pick-up or drop-off donations at the Thrift Shop during business hours.
Location: San Pedro
Community’s Child
About: Community’s Child in the South Bay provides homeless and underprivileged women and children shelter, education, and support services. They are dedicated to providing secure living conditions, training, and education to reduce poverty, neglect, abuse, addictions, and hopelessness so that mothers and their newborns have healthy options.
Types of Donations Accepted:
- Infant, children, and women’s clothing and shoes in good condition
- High-efficiency laundry detergent and bleach
- Paper products such as toilet paper, Kleenex, paper towels, women’s personal hygiene products
- Classroom supplies including copy paper, binders, full paper, pens, pencils, dry erase pens, glue, scissors, etc.
- Healthy Bags Food pantry items like peanut butter, canned tuna or chicken, whole wheat pasta, pasta sauces (no glass containers), healthy soups and cereals, low-sugar canned fruit, and canned vegetables.
To find out their current needs and how to donate, please call (310) 534- 4040 ext.301 or email info@cchild.
Location: Lomita
Good Shepherd Shelter, Los Angeles
About: The purpose of the Good Shepherd Shelter is to provide battered women and their children with individualized, comprehensive services and shelter to break the cycle of domestic violence that has been passed down through the generations. The shelter also increases community awareness by advocating for change and educating the public.
Types of Donations Accepted:
The following NEW products are acceptable: personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning supplies, toiletries, canned foods, gift vouchers for basic necessities, dishware, towels, area rugs, and microwaves. Before making any drops, please call at 213-482-1834. They also invite you to check out their Amazon Wish List for other contribution alternatives.
Visit Good Shepherd to see the In-Kind Wish List.
Location: 1650 Rockwood Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Hope in a Suitcase
About: In the county of Los Angeles alone, there are roughly 35,000 children in foster care. Especially in emergency situations, many kids entering foster care arrive without a suitcase or duffel bag. Frequently, they are only allowed to bring the items that will fit into a plastic garbage bag. The dream of Hope in a Suitcase is to provide each Los Angeles child who enters foster care with a customized bag filled with necessities before they join a caring foster home. In addition to reassuring kids that we love them, this action demonstrates that their personal things should always be treated with respect and consideration wherever they go.
Type of Donations Accepted:
They are interested in partnering with individuals, social and community groups, businesses, and public and independent schools in the Los Angeles area who want to host donation drives. There are many models for highly successful drives and fundraisers. It can be as simple as emailing friends and co-workers about Hope in a Suitcase and collecting high-priority items at your home or office (e.g., New Pajamas, Sweatpants, Athletic Shorts & Shirts, etc.).
Visit Hope in a Suitcase for a few ideas on hosting events and drives, but we welcome your creativity! Contact info@hopeinasuitcase.org BEFORE organizing your event to discuss their current needs and capacity. Hope in a Suitcase is now accepting NEW ITEMS ONLY.
Location: 311 N. Robertson Blvd. #715, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Love in the Mirror
About: Love in the Mirror began with Jonas, a 6-year-old boy who wanted to help less fortunate kids by giving them things he felt no child should live without. The idea grew into a nonprofit organization that strives to meet the needs of disadvantaged youth. At the same time, kids like Jonas can gain the ability to develop self-esteem and learn excellent leadership skills. With the support of dedicated adults, these kids can grow into great community leaders and feel good about themselves while they offer those in need clothes, toiletries, learning materials, toys, and a chance to be happy so they can look in the mirror and love what they see.
Types of Donations Accepted:
Clothing, Hygiene, School Supplies, Food, Books, Toys
Visit Love in the Mirror for complete details.
Location: 375 Redondo Ave, Ste 502, Long Beach, CA 90814
Maria’s Closet
About: At Maria’s Closet, they don’t let the cost of Prom weigh young women in our community down. They know that no senior wants to miss out on activities and events they have been waiting for since the first day of freshman year! That’s why Maria’s Closet empowers young women, one gown at a time!
They provide those in need free new or nearly new formal wear, accessories, hair, and make-up for Prom in a fun, carefree environment that inspires today’s young women to experience Prom with confidence.
Types of Donations Accepted:
Prom dresses in all sizes from 0 to 30 are needed. They accept new and gently-used, prom-appropriate dresses. Before donating, please check your dress for irreversible wear and tear signs. All dresses must be in good condition, cleaned, and on a hanger (unless mailing dresses to Maria’s Closet). Visit Maria’s Closet for complete details.
Location: Properties West, 838 W. 9th Street, San Pedro, CA.
NOTE: Maria’s Closet is currently not accepting dresses as the closet is full. Please consider these organizations instead:
Glamour Gowns – Los Angeles
Prom Dresses to Give – Los Angeles
YWCA’s Prom Project – Orange County
The Princess Project – San Diego
Miriam’s House
About: Miriam’s House is a sober living, transitional home for women and their children. Miriam’s House opened its doors in 2007 to serve mothers in recovery. Their unique program allows mothers to get the help they need while maintaining or recovering custody of their children. Their mission is to empower these families with the critical life skills needed for a substance-abuse-free future. They fulfill this mission by providing mothers and children with a safe and nurturing environment and comprehensive social services.
Types of Donations Accepted:
Necessary items include women’s and children’s clothing, furniture or household goods, toys, books, and children’s educational materials; baby items: strollers, cribs, bedding, highchairs, office equipment, 12-step materials, Toiletries, and personal care items.
Visit Miriam’s House for more information. Call (310) 390-0800 or email info@miriamshousela.org with any questions.
Location: Los Angeles
Miry’s List
About: Refugee families come to the United States seeking a safe haven from violence and persecution in their home countries. They leave behind family, friends, and virtually everything they own. Many Americans, seeing these families in their communities, wonder: What can I do to help? Miry’s List provides a mechanism to help new arrival refugee families with what they need to start their new lives ā from diapers to beds to cleaning supplies and toiletries.
Types of Donations Accepted:
They make lists to provide essential supplies to families once they’ve been placed into housing. Each list represents the vital items a family needs to help get their start in their new home. Visit Miry’s List and click the photos for each family to find out what is currently needed.
Location: 2272 Colorado Blvd. #1170, Los Angeles, CA 90041
Rainbow Services
About: Rainbow Services provides shelter and support to anyone impacted by domestic violence, empowering them to move beyond trauma, towards safety and stability.
Types of Donations Accepted:
For the safety of the survivors and their children, they only accept donations of NEW and UNUSED items. This includes clothing, toys, strollers, school supplies, and other physical goods.
Visit Rainbow Services for the Year-Round Wishlist, Pantry Items, Back-to-School Wishlist, and Holiday Wishlist, and complete details on dropping off in-kind donations for each.
Location: San Pedro
Volunteer Center’s Food For Kids Program
About: While low-income students receive school-provided meals for breakfast and lunch during the week, many families need help to adequately feed them on the weekends. The students then arrive at school on Monday without the proper nourishment, which can negatively affect their school performance and self-esteem.
That’s where Food For Kids comes in. Through their volunteer and donation-driven food pantry, they provide bags of nonperishable food and health-related inserts to low-income students at partner schools and organizations in the South Bay and Harbor areas weekly. Volunteers assemble and deliver bags of food filled with items to make 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners to their partners before the weekend. The school and nonprofit staff identify the families with the greatest need each week, and the students take the bags home to share with their families over the weekend.
Types of Donations Accepted:
- Breakfast Items: Cereal, Oatmeal, Granola Bars
- Shelf-Stable Fruit: Canned Fruit, Raisins, Apple Sauce, Fruit Cups
- Meal Components: Canned Vegetables, Canned Meat, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Macaroni & Cheese, Pasta (dry or canned), Pasta Sauce, Rice (1 or 2 lb. bags), Soup
- Please note: No glass jars, bulk-size items, or expired food.
They are also accepting:
- New packages of 16 or 24-count Crayola crayons
- School supplies such as colored pencils, watercolors, markers, rulers, and coloring books
- New children’s books
- Breakfast items (cereal, granola bars)
- Peanut Butter & Jelly
- Shelf-stable fruit (canned fruit, raisins)
- Meal components (pasta, canned vegetables, canned meat)
- Travel-sized toothpaste
- Youth sized toothbrushes
- New, unwrapped toys, puzzles, and games for youth
Location:Ā Inglewood, Torrance, Long Beach
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