In-Kind Donations at the IRC in San Jose

Thank you for your interest in supporting the work of the IRC in San Jose! In-kind donations provide a warm welcome to refugees upon their arrival in the U.S. Please keep reading to learn about our in-kind donations program and what items are desired to help us meet the material needs of our newest community members.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, donations can be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. We provide a donation receipt for all donations given to the IRC in San Jose. Please keep your purchase receipt if you purchase any new items for donation that you wish to deduct. We suggest you consult your tax professional for more information about charitable deductions if you need it.

Desired items:

Appliances

• Electric Kettles
• Microwaves
• Pressure Cookers
• Rice Cookers
• Vacuum Cleaners

Baby & Children's Items

• *New* Baby & Toddler Hygiene Items: Shampoo/Wash, Lotion, Towels, Washcloths, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Baby Grooming Starter Sets
• Baby/Toddler Bath Tubs
• Baby/Toddler Carriers
• Crib/Toddler Bed Frames (we cannot accept used mattresses)
• *New* Car Seats & Booster Seats (High Need)
• *New* Diapers, Training Pants, and Wipes
• Small Child Dinnerware
• Strollers (High Need)

Furniture

• Dining Tables & Chairs (High Need)
• *New* Mattresses (Twin, Queen, and Crib/Toddler Bed Sizes Only) (High Need)
• Sofas 

Gift Cards: The Gift of Choice

VISA or Mastercard gift cards and gift cards to businesses such as Costco, Lyft, Safeway, Target, Walmart, Uber, and more are highly appreciated because they allow our clients to obtain what they most need while bestowing upon them the gift of choice. Increments of $25 are encouraged.

Home Goods

• *New* Bedding: Comforters, Sheet Sets, Pillows, Winter Blankets (Twin, Queen, and Crib/Toddler Bed Sizes Only) (High Need: Twin comforters)
• Bakeware and Cookware (Pots, Pans, Kitchen Utensils, Mixing Bowls, etc.)
• Dinnerware (Plates, Bowls, Glasses, Mugs, and Flatware) 

Major Impact Items

These items provide a major impact in a refugee's journey to self-sufficiency.

• Adult Bicycles
• Bicycle Safety Kits: *New* Helmets, U-Locks, and Light Sets (Baskets are also highly desired)
• Laptops

Personal Hygiene

• *New* Bath Towels, Hand Towels, and Washcloths (High Need)
• *New* Feminine Hygiene Pads (Standard Size) (High Need)
• *New* Hand Soap (Standard Size)
• *New* Nail Clippers (Standard Size)
• *New* Razors & Shaving Cream (Standard Size)
• *New* Toilet Paper (High Need)

Donation Drives and Community Service Projects

We kindly ask that interested community members and groups contact us to discuss potential donation drives to ensure our collective efforts are most impactful.

Please email DonateSJ@rescue.org to begin this conversation. We thank you for your generosity.

Wish Lists

Amazon Wish List

A few notes on donating to IRC:

• If you are unsure whether we will take an item, email us a photo and we can let you know before donating.
• Make an appointment for all drop-offs.
• Pick-ups are limited.
• Don’t disassemble furniture — we’ll do it if needed.
• Items must be clean and usable — we may decline some donations.
• Email us at DonateSJ@rescue.org if you have any questions.