In-Kind Donations

Hopelink food banks depend on food donations from individuals and groups (businesses, schools, churches, service clubs) to serve more than 3,000 families each week. We can't do it without you!

These are the items currently most needed year-round at our foodbanks (items in bold are most needed):

  • Juice (100% only)
  • Canned fish (tuna, salmon, etc.)
  • Canned fruit
  • Apple sauce
  • Rice
  • Dry beans (pinto, red, black, etc.)
  • Peanut butter
  • Powdered milk
  • Canned milk
  • Oatmeal, Cream of Wheat
  • Low-fat, Low-sugar cereal
  • Instant pudding mix
  • Canned meat
  • Canned meals (chili, etc.)
  • Canned vegetables
  • Canned soups
  • Tomato sauce/products
  • Plain pasta (all varieties)
  • Bakery mixes (Pancake, etc.)
  • Soy milk/milk substitutes
  • Freeze-dried fruits
  • Cooking/olive oil
  • Instant foods (Ramen)
  • Boxed Meals (rice, pasta)

Suggested non-food items - year round need

  • Baby items: including, size 3-6 diapers, wipes and formula, etc
  • Hygiene Items: toothpaste/toothbrushes, shampoo/soap, deodorant, razors, combs, brushes, etc
  • Paper items: toilet paper, paper towels, foil, ziplocks, etc.
  • Household and cleaning items: dish or dishwasher soap, Windex or other cleaning products, laundry soap

These items can be brought to any of our five Emergency Service Centers.  (Please call first to confirm hours of
operation.)

Hopelink also appreciates donations of fresh produce, including fruits and vegetables grown by family gardeners.  Donations of fresh produce should be newly harvested and in excellent consumable condition. To ensure that your produce donation can be provided to families in need while it is still fresh, please contact your nearest Hopelink food bank to find out when to deliver your donation of fresh produce. You may provide your donation to one of Hopelink’s food banks in Bellevue, Carnation, Kirkland/Northshore, Shoreline or Redmond.

Clothing Banks
Hopelink’s Sno-Valley Center accepts clothing during regular business hours.  We welcome clothing that is clean and in good condition.  However, we do NOT accept clothing donations from November 1 to December 31. The Hopelink Sno-Valley Center is grateful for the generous donations of clothing, shoes and bedding that community members supply to the Hopelink clothing bank in Carnation.  We are able to distribute these items to low-income families across the Snoqualmie Valley due to your generosity.  If you cannot wait to donate your items to Hopelink, please consider donating to Eastside Community Aid, located at 12451 116th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034.  They can be reached by telephone at (425) 825-1877.  Thank you for your generous and continued support!

Furnishings for Transitional Housing

Hopelink accepts gently used furnishings that are in excellent condition.  Most needed are complete queen and twin beds, kitchen tables and chairs, dressers, small couches, lamps, small tables and bookshelves.  Items should not have any tears or stains and be structurally sound. We cannot accept glass topped tables or shelving.  We do not have the ability to pick up donations,  but if you are able to deliver your items, please call Jeanne at 425-885-0043x104.

Vehicle Donations
Hopelink partners with Volunteers of America to benefit from your vehicle donation. If you have a car, boat or other vehicle you would like to donate (running or not), please call 1-877-CAR-4-VOA (1-877-227-4862). They will coordinate pickup of the vehicle and all paperwork. Please mention Hopelink when calling to make sure we receive the proceeds of the donation.

Making Gifts of Stock and Other Securities
Here are some important tips for ensuring that your gift is received and processed according to your wishes:

  • Please notify us when you are prepared to make your gift. Let us know what stock you are sending, when you expect the gift to be made and if there is a particular program you wish to benefit. To ensure a proper tax receipt, it is important that you notify us.
  • Ask your broker or bank to include your name in the transaction description.

To contact Hopelink with any questions or information about stock gifts:

  • Call: 425-558-5910
  • E-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Please include the words “Stock Gift” in the subject line of your e-mail to ensure a prompt response.