Stuff that Matters
Organize a collection drive through your work, school, church, or club to help those in need. Or simply give on your own!
Donating items is a great way for individuals or groups to make an impact on families with things that many might take for granted. Whether it’s a basic need like food, hygiene items, and school supplies, or if it’s a specialty item like an Easter basket, turkey, or toy at Christmas; families are incredibly grateful to receive support when hope might be lost.
Year-Round Needs
Throughout the year, Friendly Center uses the donations of food, hygiene items, and school supplies for its various programs. You can collect items that directly impact others.
To get started, decide what type of collection you will do, then use the form below to schedule your drop-off or call (714) 769-8869.
Food Drive
Food Drive
Food is the most basic of needs in life and yet there are those that struggle to put food on the table. We collect food all year-round to distribute to families that need that extra support. Help keep families stable today.
Hygeine Item Drive
Hygeine Item Drive
For families that have to choose between feeding their children or providing good hygiene, it can be a tough choice. Items like shampoo, toothpaste, and other toiletries are a great way to support families that have hit hard times.
School Supply Drive
School Supply Drive
Our after-school tutoring programs have many kids in need that are poorly equipped for school. Students that have the right tools, perform better and do better. Give students the tools they need to succeed!
Seasonal Needs
During different times of the year, Friendly Center has special collections that coincide with holidays and community events. These drives have specific goals to reach.
These collections have specific drop-off dates each year. Please click a collection drive below for more information or call us at (714) 769-8869.
Easter Basket Drive
Easter Basket Drive
Every spring we collect Easter baskets that we distribute to a 1,000 needy children. We ask that the baskets contain a minimum of one hygiene item, one small toy, and some candy. A great way to give in the spring season. Drop-off date varies each year.
Turkey Basket Drive
Turkey Basket Drive
During the Thanksgiving season we collect Turkey Baskets, containing all the food for a family to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving meal for themselves at home. A wonderful way to give during a season of thanks.
Toy Drive
Toy Drive
Put a smile on a child's face during the holiday season by donating toys. What a wonderful way to bring joy to a child during a time of year when no child should go without. Organize a toy drive or simply drop-off a few toys.
