Non-perishable food
Canned goods (pull-tab lids if possible), rice, pasta, grains, corn flour, powdered milk, unopened infant formula within its expiration date.
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What to Donate for Venezuela
This guide summarizes the items collection centers usually need most, how to prepare them, and what to avoid. Every center is different: check its "Current Needs" and confirm directly before bringing your donation.
This platform is community-run and information can change. Verify directly with the center before bringing donations.
Most needed items
Water and purification
Bottled water, purification tablets, or portable filters.
Find centers for these itemsPersonal hygiene
Soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes, sanitary pads, baby and adult diapers, toilet paper, hand sanitizer.
Find centers for these itemsFirst aid
First-aid kits, bandages, gauze, rubbing alcohol, unopened over-the-counter pain relievers within their expiration date. Prescription medicine only through authorized organizations.
Find centers for these itemsBabies and children
Sealed formula, diapers, wipes, new or excellent-condition clothing.
Find centers for these itemsEmergency and shelter
Flashlights, batteries, candles, matches, blankets, sheets, tents, sleeping bags.
Find centers for these itemsWhat to avoid
- Opened, homemade, or expired food.
- Expired, opened, or prescription medication (except through authorized programs).
- Used clothing in poor condition: wash and fold any donated clothes.
- Fragile items or anything that requires refrigeration.
Tips for donating well
- Confirm first: check the center's "Current Needs" and contact it before you go.
- Label boxes by category (food, hygiene, medicine) to speed up sorting.
- Prefer new, sealed items; check expiration dates.
- If the center accepts it, a monetary donation to a trusted organization often goes further and arrives faster.
Ready to donate?
Find a collection center near you and check what it needs today.