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.
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Gift Cards and/or Cash |
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Always a preferred method so clients can pick their own goods. You can specify how you want it to be used. |
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Click here to make a cash donation to NEWS. To donate gift cards, call (707) 252-3687 to arrange donation drop off. |
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New household items: towels, dinnerware, silverware, cooking utensils, pots/pans, etc. |
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Only new and packaged please. Click HERE for a list of suggested item bundles. |
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To Office for distribution to client. Call (707) 252-3687 to arrange donation drop off. |
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New kitchen appliances: blenders, coffee makers, mixers, microwave, toaster, etc. |
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Only new in box please. Blenders always in high demand. |
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To Office for distribution to client. Call (707) 252-3687 to arrange donation drop off. |
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New clothing items |
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Accepted on a case-by-case basis. |
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Call (707) 252-3687 to learn more about potential donation and please allow a 1-week turnaround time for coordination. |
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New jewelry, accessories, purses |
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These are nice extras for clients. |
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To Office for distribution to client. Call (707) 252-3687 to arrange donation drop off. |
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Toiletries |
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Only full sized and new/unopened please. Click HERE for a list of suggested item bundles. |
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To Office for distribution to client. Call (707) 252-3687 to arrange donation drop off. |
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Makeup |
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Only full sized, unexpired, and new/unopened please. |
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To Office for distribution to client. Call (707) 252-3687 to arrange donation drop off. |
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Diapers |
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Only new and unopened please. All sizes accepted but size 4, 5, and 6 in high demand. |
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To Office for distribution to client. Call (707) 252-3687 to arrange donation drop off. |
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Cleaning Supplies |
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Must be full sized and new/unopened. Click HERE for a list of suggested item bundles. |
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To Office for distribution to client Call (707) 252-3687 to arrange donation drop off.
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New toys |
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Only new and packaged please. |
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To Office for distribution to client. Call (707) 252-3687 to arrange donation drop off. |
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Gift baskets |
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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. |
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To Office for distribution to client. Call (707) 252-3687 to arrange donation drop off. |
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Cell Phones |
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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. |
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To Office for distribution to client. Call (707) 252-3687 to arrange donation drop off.
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NOT ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME |
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Where to Donate Instead |
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Used Clothing and Shoes |
Community Projects (707) 226-7585 715 Franklin Street, Napa |
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Furniture |
Habitat for Humanity ReStore (THEY WILL PICK UP) (707) 863-0692 104 Commerce Court, Fairfield CA 94534 |
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Used Household Items: dishes, kitchenware, appliances |
Community Projects (707) 226-7585 715 Franklin Street, Napa |
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Used bedding and curtains |
Community Projects (707) 226-7585 715 Franklin Street, Napa |
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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 |
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Used toys or children’s items |
Community Projects (707) 226-7585 715 Franklin Street, Napa |
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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 |