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East Oakland Collective - Oakland - 7800 MacArthur Blvd
East Oakland Collective
7800 MacArthur Blvd (Distribution Office), Oakland, California 94605
510-990-0775
Donation List (scroll down on this link). The East Oakland Collective supports residents of East Oakland, prioritizing Black residents, to navigate challenges and barriers to inequities through resource distribution and advocacy. We work towards racial and economic justice and equitable access. Our work includes homeless services and solutions, economic empowerment and community action. Program areas include: Economic Empowerment, Homeless Services & Solutions, Food and Supply Distribution, Civic Engagement & Leadership, and Wellness, Resource & Outreach.
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| Cars & Boats | Motor vehicles. Accepted only for the redistribution to unhoused or low-income persons in need. Working condition (drivable), clean title, and registration in good standing with DMV. |
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| Clothing - Good Condition | Denim clothing. Gently used or new, clean and ready to wear. No rips, stains, socks or undergarments. Accessories: scarves, belts, hats, gloves (must be a pair) |
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| Disposable Diapers & Wipes - New | baby wipes. New. |
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| Food for Donation | Non-perishable: Canned goods, Shelf stable/dry goods, Halloween candy. Perishable: Must come from a commercial kitchen (catering, restaurant, food service); bulk food items, individually packaged prepared or ready-made meals. No homemade foods. No expired items or nearing expiration. No damaged or open packaging. |
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| Furniture - Small - Working | Email ahead of time. Items considered on a case by case basis. No rips, stains or mattresses. |
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| Houseware - Working | Plates, mugs, bowls, flowerpots, cloth napkins, silverware, etc. |
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| Linens/Blankets/Towels - Good Condition | Clean. No rips or stains. |
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| Paper Bags | Paper grocery bags, reusable shopping bags and gift bags (large sizes). No plastic grocery bags. |
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| Paper Towels & Napkins | New only. |
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| Personal Care & Beauty Products - New/Unused | New only. Dental care products, feminine hygiene products, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, bar soap, body wash, face wash, shaving kit, razors, lotion, body wipes, baby wipes, combs, hair care products |
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| Purses & Backpacks - Working | Purses, messenger bags, tote bags. No rips or stains. | ||
| Reusable Bags | Reusable shopping bags, paper grocery bags, and gift bags (large sizes). No plastic grocery bags. |
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| School/Office Supplies - Working | New only. Binders, hanging files, printer paper, sticky notes, notepads, pens, mechanical pencils, crayons, markers, colored pencils |
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| Single-use Personal Protective Equipment | Hand sanitizer, face masks |
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| Tents and Outdoor Gear | Tents, cooking stoves, propane, tarps, water canisters, sleeping bags, backpacks |
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| Toys & Games - Working | New only. Functional, clean. No used items. |
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