Donations Equip Families for Success!

Starting over in a new country isn’t easy, but material donations from people and partners like you equip families for success, providing a warm welcome and stability as they rebuild their lives.

Rally your friends, family, and community or faith group to collect donations for newcomers in your community! 

How to Help

The IRC accepts a variety of donations for families in our community. Check out our most pressing needs below, as well as the items we accept on a rolling basis. To get started, scroll to the Additional Information section at the bottom of this page.

Urgent Needs

Queen & Twin Size Mattresses and Bed Frames (New)

Large Furniture (New & Gently Used): Kitchen Table & Chairs, couches, dressers, etc.

Hygiene Kits: Please package each kit in a reusable grocery bag or laundry hamper labeled "Hygiene Kits."

• Oral: 2 adult + 2 children full-size toothpaste + 5 toothbrushes
• Shower: 2 bottles (350ML+) of shampoo and conditioner; 1 large bottle of lotion; 
• Bath: 5 full-size bath towels, 2 full-size bottles of hand soap, 5 bars of soap or 1 bottle of bodywash, 
• Personal Hygiene: 2 men's and 2 women's deodorant sticks, 2 combs or brushes, 2 packs of sanitary pads or tampons, 12+ rolls of toilet paper, 1 large bottle of hand sanitizer, 2 rolls of paper towel

Kitchen Kits: Please package each kit in a reusable grocery bag or laundry hamper labeled "Kitchen Kit."

• Cookware: Large Pot (5-8 qt), Sauce Pan (2-4 qt), Frying Pan (10-12 in)
• Baking: 1 baking dish (9x13 in), 1 serving bowl (3-5 qt), 1 cutting board (at least 12x16 in), 3 mixing bowls (small 1-2 cups, medium 3-4 cups, large 5-7 cups), 
• Utensils: Kitchen knives (chef's knife 8-10 in, paring knife 3-4 in, serrated knife 8-10 in, and 1 spatula, whisk, tongs (9-12 in) and serving spoon.
• Tableware: Silverware setting for 3 or more + 2 kitchen towels

Cleaning Kits: Please package each kit in a reusable grocery bag or laundry hamper labeled "Cleaning Kit." Bulk donations are also appreciated for in-house packing.

• Products: 1 bottle of dish soap (approximately 16–25 oz), 1 bottle of multipurpose cleaner (approximately 16–32 oz), laundry detergent (approximately 50–75 oz or equivalent pods), hand soap (8–16 oz)
• Tools: 2 waste baskets with trash bags (1 small bathroom, 1 large kitchen), sponges, 1 broom with dustpan, 1 vacuum, 1 mop with bucket, 1 toilet brush, 1 plunger, additional sponges or cleaning rag

Bedding Kits: Please package each kit in a reusable grocery bag or laundry hamper labeled "Bedding Kit."

• 5 pillows and 4 bed-in-a-bag sets (1 Queen & 3 Twin) OR 1 Queen & 3 Twin comforters/blankets and sets of sheets with pillow cases 

Additional Information: 

Ready to organize a donation drive or donate new or unneeded household goods and supplies? Check out the information below to get started.

1. Get in touch! Please contact to discuss your contribution, including our current storage capacity and pick-up or drop-off options. For kit creation, please contact us to assess our current inventory. 
2. Schedule a delivery or pick-up. We are happy to accept donations at our office at 440 Grand Avenue Suite 500 in Oakland at pre-arranged times. Unfortunately, we have limited capacity to pick up donated items, but can offer this support in some instances.
3. New & Gently Used. We request donated items that are new or gently used and in working condition. While we are grateful for all donations, items will be inspected upon delivery and may not be accepted if in unusable condition. Please note that some items must be new, as indicated.
4. Tax Deductible Receipts. The IRC is a 501c3, nonprofit organization, and as such donations are tax deductible. We are happy to provide a receipt with our tax ID information and a record of the items you donated upon request. Unfortunately, we cannot place a value on the items you gift, so there will be space on the receipt for you to input that information as you see fit.