Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to a few of the most commonly asked questions fielded by the Brother's Brother Foundation team.

What Type Of Medical Donations Does BBF Accept?

All donations must be pre-approved and meet our guidelines to make sure your donations are accepted.

Donations We Accept

  • Pharmaceuticals and supplies from manufacturers
  • Over-the-counter medication (expiration must be over a year away)
  • Short-dated pharmaceuticals from manufacturers*
  • Short-dated medical supplies*
  • Hospital beds and equipment from facilities
  • Walkers, canes, crutches, bedside commodes, shower chairs, etc.
  • Wheelchairs, non-electric preferable

*Twelve months or more remaining until expiration.

Donations We Cannot Accept

  • Items that have not been completely sanitized and cleaned
  • Expired items or items that will expire in less than six months (unless specifically requested by the recipient organization)
  • Prescriptions that have been issued to an individual
  • Most high-tech equipment (call to be sure)
  • Equipment in need of repair

 

What Type Of Educational Donations Does BBF Accept?

All donations must be pre-approved and meet our guidelines to make sure your donations are accepted.

Donations We Accept

  • Used books in excellent condition
  • Library and fiction books in excellent condition
  • Textbooks, non-fiction books and reference materials with a copyright date less than 10 years old
  • New office and school supplies (i.e. paper, pens, pencils, etc.)

Donations We Cannot Accept

  • Textbooks, non-fiction books and reference materials with a copyright date older than 10 years
  • Damaged books
  • Religious materials
  • Journals
  • Magazines
  • Encyclopedias

For more information, please email us at education@brothersbrother.org or email 412-321-3160.

What Type Of Humanitarian Donations Does BBF Accept?

All donations must be pre-approved and meet our guidelines to make sure your donations are accepted.

Note: In disaster situations the following list of items may change to accommodate the needs of those affected.

Donations We Accept

  • New personal care/hygiene items (expiration must be at least one year away)
  • New over-the-counter medication (expiration must be at least one year away)

Donations We Cannot Accept

  • Used clothing
  • Food items

For more information, please email mail@brothersbrother.org or call 412-321-3160.

BBF abides by the core humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, independence and neutrality, based on International Humanitarian Law.