ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION ABOUT IN-KIND DONATIONS

Guidelines for Effective Giving in Support of Disaster Relief
Before beginning any sort of collection drive, it is important to first call a charitable agency and confirm that there is a need for the donation and that they are able to accept it. Several organizations active in disaster relief have published guidelines that offer practical advice on steps that should be taken prior to starting a collection drive or purchasing items to donate to disaster relief.

When Disaster Strikes…
Donations Are Needed
http://www.fema.gov/rrr/help2.shtm

Guide to Appropriate Giving
http://www.interaction.org/disaster/guide_giving.html

Guidelines for Effective Private Sector International Disaster Assistance
http://www.cidi.org/donate.htm

Information About Other Organizations Involved in Disaster Relief
National Voluntary Agencies Active in Disaster
www.nvoad.org
InterAction
www.interaction.org
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
www.fema.gov

Guidelines for Donating Medical Supplies and Equipment
www.drugdonations.org