Material Donation Criteria
Thank you for considering Chamberlain’s Children Center, Inc. for your charitable donation!
Our Donation Criteria is a general guide for donors. Acceptable items are subject to frequent change. Legal restrictions and limited storage capacity prevent the acceptance of some items. Donations are generally accepted Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, except noon to 1pm. Please call (831) 636-2121 to confirm your donation drop off.
Appliances
Energy Star Preferred Must be clean and in 100% working condition
Must have all knobs, trays, burners, shelves, etc.
Generally must be 5 years old or newer
Refrigerators 6 years old or newer
Gas Stoves 5 years old or newer
Water heaters 2-3 years old or newer
Furniture
All furniture must be free of rips, tears, odors, and stains
Must be in overall good condition & need no repair Sofa beds, bunk beds, and water beds not accepted
Clothing
All clothing must be free of rips, tears, and stains
Must be in overall good condition & need no repair We only accept “NEW” items of the following: Undergarments, socks, pajamas, and athletic shoes. No inappropriate graphics i.e. depicting violence, political statements, etc.
Toys, Books, and Movies
All parts must be included and working.
Must be in overall good condition & need no repair Age Appropriate for school age children ages 6 to 12 or adolescence ages 13 to 17. DVD is preferred over VHS movie format.
