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Can I donate goods, such as bottled water or medical supplies, through GlobalGiving to support relief efforts?

We appreciate your desire to help people affected by a disaster. GlobalGiving is not able to collect or distribute in-kind donations, such as bottled water, clothing, food, or medical supplies, on behalf of our nonprofit partners.

For individuals who want to help after a disaster, financial donations are generally the most flexible way to provide support. Cash contributions allow responding organizations to purchase the supplies and services they need based on current conditions and changing priorities. They can also avoid some of the transportation, storage, and coordination challenges that can come with unsolicited material donations.

Our disaster giving infographic provides more information about why financial donations can be more useful than sending material goods after a disaster.

If you represent a company interested in donating supplies in bulk, Good360 specializes in product donations and disaster recovery.

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