There’s something about the holidays that switches people’s giving instincts from Cash to Carry. (Yes, people do have an instinct to give.)

They want to give objects more than money. Maybe it’s the idea of a giving a present rather than something that looks like payment. More likely, it’s because they’re already out shopping.

St. Anthony Foundation can always use objects. And during Thanksgiving and Christmas week, we make it easy for you to donate. Drive up to 119 Golden Gate (between Leavenworth and Jones) and pull over. Volunteers will unload your donations and give you a receipt.

VOLUNTEER: Unload donations from arriving cars. Sort items to get them to the right St. Anthony program and onward to our guests. Organize a donation drive at your school or worksite.

Company groups:  415-592-2737 or email atrowbridge@stanthonysf.org
Individuals, families:  415-592-2829

DONATE
Food
Turkeys, hams, and other large meats
25 lb. bags of rice, beans or flour
#10 cans of almost anything: beans, tomatoes, etc.
Family and individual size canned goods:
Tuna, canned meat, hearty soups, vegetables

Clothing
New socks
New underwear
Travel size toiletries: shampoo, bath gel, lotion
Blankets
Ready-to-use clothing, especially men’s, especially jeans

DON’T BRING
Housewares (even small ones)
Furniture (including baby furniture)
Baby car seats
Thank you and we’re sorry, but we can no longer accept these items.

DATES
Saturday, November 21 – Thanksgiving, November 26
Saturday, December 19 –Thursday, December 24
Weekdays 8:00 AM  – 6:00 PM
Weekends 9:00 – 3:00

Oh yeah. We take money, too.

Tags: christmas, curbside, holidays, thanksgiving

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