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707-255-NEWS (6397)

24 HOUR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ABUSE HELP LINE
LINEA DE AYUDA LAS 24 HORAS PARA VIOLENCIA DOMESTICA Y ABUSO SEXUAL

1-800-799-7233

OUTSIDE OF NAPA COUNTY
FUERA DEL CONDADO DE NAPA

Non-Cash Donations

Thank you so much for thinking of NEWS when you have items you would like to donate!

NEWS is appreciative of every generous individual and/or organization that inquires about donating to our clients. While we understand the power of utilizing every available resource and we care deeply about making sure those resources end up in the hands of our clients, we also must balance the capacity of our staff and infrastructure to manage, store, and distribute those items as well as current health/safety concerns. As such, NEWS has implemented the following policy concerning donations.    

Please reference the list below and consider donating to one of the organizations listed as an alternative if you have an item that we do not accept.  We maintain partnerships with the listed organizations and our clients do benefit in some way through your donations to them. 

If you have a car (running or not) to donate, please click here.

Thank you for your generosity and understanding!  Following these guidelines will allow us to serve our clients in the most effective and efficient way.  

Please note: NEWS staff cannot transport or lift large items.

 

ACCEPTED ITEMS  

 

 

Item  

 

Details  

 

How to Donate  

 

 

Gift Cards and/or Cash  

 

Always a preferred method so clients can pick their own goods.  You can specify how you want it to be used.  

 

Click here to make a cash donation to NEWS. To donate gift cards, call (707) 252-3687 to arrange donation drop off.  

 

 

New household items: towels, dinnerware, silverware, cooking utensils, pots/pans, etc.  

 

Only new and packaged please. 

Click HERE for a list of suggested item bundles. 

 

To Office for distribution to client. Call (707) 252-3687 to arrange donation drop off.  

 

 

New kitchen appliances: blenders, coffee makers, mixers, microwave, toaster, etc.  

 

Only new in box please. Blenders always in high demand.  

 

To Office for distribution to client. Call (707) 252-3687 to arrange donation drop off.  

 

 

New clothing items  

 

Accepted on a case-by-case basis. 

 

Call (707) 252-3687 to learn more about potential donation and please allow a 1-week turnaround time for coordination. 

 

 

New jewelry, accessories, purses  

 

These are nice extras for clients.  

 

To Office for distribution to client. Call (707) 252-3687 to arrange donation drop off.  

 

 

Toiletries 

 

Only full sized and new/unopened please.  

Click HERE for a list of suggested item bundles.  

 

To Office for distribution to client. Call (707) 252-3687 to arrange donation drop off.  

 

 

Makeup  

 

Only full sized, unexpired, and new/unopened please.  

 

To Office for distribution to client. Call (707) 252-3687 to arrange donation drop off.  

 

 

Diapers  

 

Only new and unopened please.  All sizes accepted but size 4, 5, and 6 in high demand.  

 

To Office for distribution to client.  Call (707) 252-3687 to arrange donation drop off.  

 

 

Cleaning Supplies  

 

Must be full sized and new/unopened.  

Click HERE for a list of suggested item bundles.  

 

To Office for distribution to client  Call (707) 252-3687 to arrange donation drop off.  

 

 

 

New toys  

 

Only new and packaged please.  

 

To Office for distribution to client. Call (707) 252-3687 to arrange donation drop off.  

 

 

Gift baskets  

 

If you are interested in preparing a gift basket for a client transitioning into a new home, please contact us to see a menu of suggested items and what is actively needed or -  

Click HERE for a list of suggested item bundles.   

 

To Office for distribution to client. Call (707) 252-3687 to arrange donation drop off.  

 

 

Cell Phones 

 

Accepted on a case-by-case basis – must be less than 3 years old and in good working condition. Item may be recycled if inappropriate for client use. 

 

To Office for distribution to client.  Call (707) 252-3687 to arrange donation drop off.  

 

 

 

 

NOT ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME  

 

Item  

Where to Donate Instead  

 

Used Clothing and Shoes  

Community Projects  

(707) 226-7585  

715 Franklin Street, Napa  

https://www.communityprojectsnapa.com/   

 

Furniture  

Habitat for Humanity ReStore (THEY WILL PICK UP)  

(707) 863-0692  

104 Commerce Court, Fairfield CA 94534  

https://solanonapahabitat.org/restore/   

 

Used Household Items: dishes, kitchenware, appliances  

Community Projects  

(707) 226-7585  

715 Franklin Street, Napa  

https://www.communityprojectsnapa.com/   

 

Used bedding and curtains  

Community Projects  

(707) 226-7585  

715 Franklin Street, Napa  

https://www.communityprojectsnapa.com/ 

 

Baby Items: Car seats, highchairs, and cribs  

Cope Family Center  (Used car seats and cribs are not accepted)

(707) 252-1123  

707 Randolph Street  

Napa, CA 94559  

https://www.copefamilycenter.org/contact   

 

Used toys or children’s items  

Community Projects  

(707) 226-7585  

715 Franklin Street, Napa  

https://www.communityprojectsnapa.com/ 

 

Food items  

Occasionally, we will have special drives for specific food items, so please check in.  At this time, we do not have capacity for random food items.  

Napa Foodbank Pantry  

(707) 253-6128  

1746 Yajome St, Napa, CA 94559  

https://canv.org/emergency-food-pantry/