Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Places to Donate Used Toys

I will add onto this list as I find new links - UPDATED 11/09/2023

Donating Used Toys in the San Francisco Bay Area - Places to Donate in San Francisco, East Bay, the Peninsula, and Marin

23 Great Places to Donate Used Toys - This is a great list of places

Stuffed Animals For Emergencies

There are three ways to donate to Stuffed Animals For Emergencies:

    Urgent Needs Locations. Here you will find a list of our partner organizations that are requesting donations where they do NOT currently have a SAFE chapter. You can donate directly to these organizations if you are willing to clean any of your gently used donations first.

    Host a Stuffed Animal Drive. Organize a stuffed animal drive, birthday drive, or corporate event for SAFE. Here you will find information you need to run a drive for SAFE.

Second Chance Toys

The website states - Thank you for your interest in recirculating toys with SCT! Our donation matching is closed right now, so please check back during our next toy giving season. Toy matching takes place twice a year; during the month of April in celebration of Earth Month and again in November and December for the Holiday Season.

Suggestions and comments are always welcome.
See you soon!
Judy

Organizations that Pickup Donations

I will add onto this list as I find new links - UPDATED 11/09/2023

Salvation Army - To schedule a Salvation Army pickup, head to satruck.org/donate/choose and enter your zip code.

St. Vincent de Paul - Choose Regular Pickup

Habitat for Humanity - To schedule a Habitat for Humanity pickup, head to and follow the appropriate link to register and schedule your pickup< /a>

The Arc - Head to Page down to what you want to donate

ClothingDonations.org (service of Vietnam Veterans of America) - ClothingDonations.org/

Furniture Bank Network - operates in 34 states - Visit furniturebanks.org/furniture-banks/ to search for availability in your area and reach out to the organizations nearby that participate. Note that while not all participating organizations offer pickups, most do.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America - Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has offices all over the country. Check out their list of locations and schedule a free donation pickup.

Patriots and Paws - Patriots and Paws serve areas from Fresno, CA, all the way down to the border of Mexico, and to the Arizona border. For pick up, they are located in Orange County. Find out how to donate items in person, and schedule an in-person donation pick up. Pick ups are usually scheduled 3 days a week.

Load Up - Donation Pickup and Delivery Services. This company does charge for their services, but when you really want to donate, and you can’t find a local charity to do a free pickup, you can use this company. Our network of local contractors can help collect your donatable items and deliver them to a charity for you.


Places to Donate Used Toys

This is a link to a places to specifically donate toys


CALIFORNIA ONLY

Disabled American Veterans Department of California - https://davpickupservice.org/


CALIFORNIA, MINNESOTA AND NEW YORK ONLY

Vietnam Veterans of America - Pick Correct State


MARYLAND, WASHINGTON DC, NORTHERN VIRGINIA, DELAWARE, TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA

AMVETS Pickup - Maryland, Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Delaware, Texas and Oklahoma


Suggestions and comments are always welcome.
See you soon!
Judy

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Food Banks

FIND FOOD IN MY CITY - Link to Site

Contra Costa County COVID-19 Food Distribution Map - Link to Site

 

Food  Pantry @ Oakley Senior Center (215 2nd St) Every Thursday - 1 - 2:30pm...open to ANYONE...No ID required...bring your own BAGS, wear a MASK. GO EARLY for best selection (line starts at 12:30pm) WE ALSO CLOSE EARLY IF WE RUN OUT OF FOOD. SO PLEASE COME EARLY. Note: best to come befor 1. Line starts at 12. Food goes fast for selection. Not much left by 2

Ministerios Rey De Reyes Every Saturday at 3:30pm 512 W.2nd St Antioch CA 94509 Drive thru . We load your bags in the car 

Monument Crisis Center COVID-19 Emergency Food Distribution Monday: 9:00am-12:00pm Tuesday: 9:00am-12:00pm Donation Drop Off Hours: Monday 9:00am-12:00pm Tuesday 9:00am-12:00pm Wednesday 9:00am-12:00pm (If perishables please bring on Monday or Tuesday only.) 1990 Market St, Concord  

Genesis Church Grocery Share - Saturdays 9am-10am - 3727 Sunset Lane, Antioch, CA  - Every Saturday @ 9am. Get there early as our clients start lining up at 7am

Free Groceries - (Monday & Wednesday, 9 am-12 pm) Once a month for low-income individuals and families. Bring a picture ID and proof of address (PG&E bill, for example).

Food For Children - (Monday & Wednesday, 9 am-12 pm) Boxes of FREE healthy food every month for children ages 4-6 years old. Bring a picture ID and proof of address (PG&E bill, for example), as well as proof of child’s birthday.

Eatwell Nutrition – 71 Sand Creek Road Suite D, Brentwood, CA 94513 – To the Left of McDonalds Drive Thru - – 925-666-8719. We Accept Women Infant Children, EPT, Cash, Card

The Bay Church on border of Bay Point/Concord. Come get some free fresh groceries. Bring bags, no questions asked. Sundays, 11am-12:30pm. 4725 Evora Rd, Concord.

Martinez Adult Education Food Pantry. Drive by pickup. Tuesdays 3pm - 4pm. Main Parking Lot at Martinez Adult Education. 600 F Street, Martizes. Recieve 1 box of non-parishable food and 1 box of fruit & vegetables

Free Fresh Produce - (2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, Noon-1 pm) 15-20 lbs. of Fresh Produce - twice a month to low-income individuals and their family. Bring 2 bags with handles.

Free Fresh Produce - (Pantry Hours: 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 4-5 pm) Twice a month to low-income individuals and their family. Bring 2 bags with handles.

 

A list of FOOD DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS for those in need (School Lunch & Breakfast for Kids age 18 and under, C.C. Café - Lunch for age 60 and over, Contra Costa & Solano Food Bank programs, Brentwood Food Pantry locations, and Loaves & Fishes of Contra Costa):

SCHOOL BREAKFAST & LUNCH PROGRAM
(7 days of breakfast and lunch will be provided either in bulk service or individual school meals-multiple options available)
Brentwood Union School District and Liberty Union High School District provide FREE Contactless Drive thru/walk up Grab-n-Go breakfast & lunch meal services for ALL CHILDREN 18 years and younger (thru July 31, 2021).

 

BUSD LOCATIONS OFFERING MEALS: Brentwood EL, Krey EL, Marsh Creek EL, Mary Casey Black EL, Pioneer EL, Bristow MS, and Edna Hill MS at student pick up loops (for BUSD students & siblings beginning Jan. 11):
** All Locations: Wednesdays from 11 am - 1 pm
** Brentwood Elementary - Wednesdays from 5-7 pm

 

LUHSD LOCATIONS OFFERING MEALS: Heritage (lower student parking lot), Liberty (front of school by cafeteria) & Freedom (staff parking; in front of MPR)
** All Locations: Mondays from 6-8 am & 2:30-4:30 pm (Unless it is a holiday, then the day after the holiday)

 

CONTRA COSTA & SOLANO FOOD BANK (https://www.foodbankccs.org)
** Food Bank Programs -(Income guidelines can be found at the bottom of this link: https://www.foodbankccs.org/.../get-food-brentwood.html)

 

COMMUNITY PRODUCE PROGRAM
The Food Bank provides 15-20 pounds of FREE fresh produce to low-income families and individuals twice a month. Bring two bags with handles.
Choose ONE location:
** Immaculate Heart of Mary, 500 Fairview Ave, Brentwood, 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 12-1 pm
** The Dwelling Place Church, 90 Village Dr, Brentwood, 1st & 3rd Sunday, 3-4 pm
** Brentwood Community UMC, 218 Pine St, Brentwood, 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 4-5 pm
** The Commons, 69 Carol Ln, Oakley, 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 2-3 pm
** New Covenant Church, 6080 Bethel Island Rd, Bethel Island, 1st & 3rd Sunday, 1-2 pm

 

SENIOR FOOD PROGRAMS

** BROWN BAG offers FREE groceries twice a month to low-income individuals aged 55 or older. Only one senior per household can receive food. Bring a picture ID and proof of address (PG&E bill, for example). If you are interested in enrolling into this program, call (925) 676-7543.
Brentwood Community Center (Jan., Feb. & Mar. 2021) at 35 Oak Street (DRIVE-THRU pick-up: 2nd & 4th Thursday, 10-11 am)

** MEALS ON WHEELS OF DIABLO REGION This program delivers meals to seniors (60 years+) who are homebound, no longer driving, unable to prepare food themselves or do not have a caregiver that prepares meals. Meals are provided based on need and are not based on income.
For more information, log onto www.mowdiabloregion.org/delivered-meals or call (925) 937-8311.

** C.C. CAFÉ LUNCH (For seniors age 60 and over) Brentwood Senior Activity Center (193 Griffith Lane, Brentwood)
(925) 516-5398 to make reservations for curbside pick-up (Tues. 10-11 am at the Senior Center).
Those interested in participating in the Senior Lunch Program must sign-up by Friday (the week prior to delivery).

** GREAT PLATES DELIVERED PROGRAM (800) 833-2900 -
Contra Costa Crisis Center. The Great Plates Delivered program is designed to support older adults in staying home and staying healthy by delivering three nutritious meals a day.
To qualify for this program, you must meet the requirements (age, income, household information, etc.).

 

BRENTWOOD FOOD PANTRIES & DISTRIBUTION (Pantries in other cities can be found www.foodpantries.org). PLEASE CALL in advance TO CONFIRM hours, availability of food & location
** Immaculate Heart of Mary - St. Vincent De Paul 500 Fairview Avenue, Brentwood) 925-634-4154 / http://www.ihmbrentwood.com Pantry Hours: Friday 11-11:45 am (drive-thru)
** Brentwood Community United Methodist Church - (Drive-Thru) 218 Pine Street, Brentwood) 925-634-3093 / www.brentwoodumc.org/bcumc/h_o_p_e__house
** Village Community Resource Center (633 Village Dr., Brentwood) Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30 pm

 

LOAVES & FISHES DINING ROOM & FOOD PANTRY (loavesfishescc.org) Food is being distributed as TO-GO meals (Mon.-Fri. from 11 am–12:45 pm) at the following locations:
** The Redman-Pocahontas Hall, 1403 Main Street, Oakley
** The American Legion Hall, 403 West Sixth Street, Antioch
** Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa, 835 Ferry Street, Martinez
** Saint Vincent de Paul, 1415 Simpson Court, Pittsburg


Suggestions and comments are always welcome.
See you soon!
Judy