Donate Goods

Raphael House welcomes in-kind donations!

Due to storage limitations, Raphael House has specific needs for in-kind donations, with a large priority placed on items requested in our Amazon Wish List. 

All donations to Raphael House must be approved by staff. Call us at (415) 345-7200 or email info@raphaelhouse.org.

Our Amazon Wish List features a selection of pre-approved goods that will be delivered straight to our door!

Shop Our Amazon Wish List

Raphael House can typically accept the following items:

  • [See Amazon List] New board games, books, art supplies, and toys for use as birthday presents
  • [See Amazon List] Gift cards for grocery stores, drugstores, transportation, etc. in increments of $50 -100 – contact info@raphaelhouse.org for a list of current gift card needs.
  • [See Amazon List] Hygiene products (sealed & not expired)
  • [See Amazon List] New blankets and bedding for twin or full-sized beds
  • [See Amazon List] New cookware, utensils, dinnerware sets for use as gifts when families move into their own housing
  • [See Amazon List] New children’s clothing and shoes (for ages 0-18 years)
  • [See Amazon List] Diapers (unopened packages)
  • [See Amazon List] Basic cleaning supplies (sealed & not expired)

Many of these items can also be purchased directly from our Amazon wish lists. Please note Raphael House DOES NOT have a company vehicle and is unable to arrange for pick up of any donated items.

Due to storage limitations and safety protocols, Raphael House CANNOT accept:

  • Furniture of any kind
  • Car seats and high chairs
  • Strollers and cribs, etc.
  • Perishable or expired food
  • Home-prepared or opened food items
  • Used clothing, or adult clothing of any kind (with exception of gently-used baby clothing)
  • Used mattresses and bedding
  • Used children’s toys
  • Used backpacks
  • Used kitchen or household items
  • Used electronics

If Raphael House is unable to accept your donation of goods, we suggest donating to:

COMMUNITY THRIFT
623 Valencia St.
San Francisco, CA, 94110
415-861-4910

When donating to Community Thrift, please mention that you are donating on behalf of Raphael House and a percent of proceeds will go to Raphael House. Visit Website.

ST. ANTHONY FOUNDATION
150 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-241-2600

Typically accepts donations of gently-used clothing and shoes for men, women, and children, luggage, towels, linens, and unopened hygiene products. Currently, donations can be made by appointment only. Visit Website.

SFSMILES
1380 16th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122
415-412-7101

Donations accepted during specified drop in hours only, please visit their Facebook group to get updates on their current needs and events. Visit Facebook group.

SELL FOR GOOD- NEXTDOOR

The new Sell for Good program from Nextdoor, the neighborhood app, gives neighbors an easy way to fundraise. Neighbors can list items to sell and direct proceeds to support Raphael House. Learn more here.