Donation Drives: Information about the when, where, and what of in-kind support for NDS.

Our new office will begin accepting in-kind donations as of September 18, 2026.

Thank you to the hundreds of community organizations, friends, volunteers and supporters who help us provide what is needed for survivors in the community. We are thankful for your support and encouragement! 

Donation drives help keep our shelves stocked and families supported year-round, with a special push for December’s Winter Open House. These donations make such a difference!

Donations of gift cards and the goods listed below help families seeking safety get help when it matters most. Host a drive through your organization, family, workplace, faith community, or community group in Santa Clara County.

Please note: We rely on community members to manage drives and to deliver in-kind donations directly to our office. We love connecting in person, but do not have staff to assist with drives at this time.

Winter Open House Drives

Winter Open House 2026 will take place in December. We are working with property management to set the date, times, and logistics.  We will send to our email list when the date has been set.

Winter Open House in December relies on community book, stuffed animal, and gift card drives from September through mid-December. Santa Clara County organizations, faith communities, women’s groups, businesses, civic groups, and families help make this event possible each year.

How it works

  • Groups collect new books, new stuffed animals or plush toys, and gift cards.
  • Gift cards from Safeway, Target, and Walmart help survivors buy essentials or choose gifts for family members.
  • We host a shopping-style event at our office with a bookstore, a plush room, gift cards, food, and activities.
  • The event is usually held during the second week of December and serves about 650 people, or roughly 250 survivor families.

Annual goals

  • 1,200 new books
  • 1,000 new stuffed animals or plush toys
  • $25,000+ in gift cards

Please review the drop-off and shipping information below before delivering items. 

Year-Round Donation Drives (updated 9/16/26)

Our year-round drives help us respond to urgent daily needs. Gift cards, food, and hygiene items are especially helpful for survivors and families working toward safety and stability.

For our larger Wishlist and registry links, click here.

Most-needed items

  • $25 gift cards from Target, Walmart, or Safeway are our most urgent year-round need. Monthly gift card sponsors are especially helpful.
  • Food: non-expired, nutritious, easy-to-grab items for adults and children, including protein, frozen items, and water.
  • Full-size hygiene items: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, pads or tampons, disposable razors, and lotion.
  • Other items: New blankets, quilts, sheets, diapers of all sizes, and new stuffed animals are always welcome.

Please note

  • Travel-size hygiene items are appreciated, but full-size items are most useful because many survivors are relocating permanently.
  • We cannot accept used items, clothing, furniture, or items that require pickup.

How to Organize a Drive

  1. Choose a focus and goal, such as 100 hygiene items or $1,000 in $25 gift cards.
  2. Set dates and a collection timeline.
  3. Promote the drive in person, in print, and on social media.
  4. Gather and sort items.
  5. Deliver the items and complete an in-kind acknowledgment form at the front desk.

We are a lean operation and are thankful to have a very generous county of supporters.

To make donations go as far as possible, we ask groups to deliver directly to our office at 1400 Parkmoor Ave. Suite 120 in San Jose.  Donors do not need to pre-arrange drop off. Let the people at the NDS  front desk know if you would like to pull up to our loading dock.  

Drop-Off, Shipping, and Receipts

Where to deliver or ship new items

Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence
The Sobrato Center for Nonprofits
1400 Parkmoor Ave., Suite 120
San Jose, CA 95126

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Closed on holidays

Receipts for donations

Drop-offs: A donation form will be provided at the front desk. Please fill it out completely for both your records and ours. Thank you!

Shipped or online donations: Please fill out this form for your records as your receipt and send us a copy at development@nextdoor.org

Tax ID (EIN)

94-2420708

Social Media

Visibility helps people find us when they are in need and encourages support for our programs and survivors. Tag us in your posts.

Thank you.