in-kind donations

From local private donations to large corporate shipments, Brother’s Brother Foundation is able to carry out the mission of providing resources to those in need.

Before dropping off donations, arranging a pick-up or mailing a donation, please take a moment to review BBF’s donation guidelines below. Remember, all donations must be pre-approved. Please contact the appropriate Program Coordinator to receive approval. No donation will be accepted without prior approval.

Once a donation is approved and received, you will receive a letter of acknowledgement.

donation guidelines

medical

While BBF prefers to deal directly with dealers and distributors, donations of medical supplies from both groups and individuals are appreciated, providing they are pre-approved. These donations provide our partners with goods that help many projects in developing countries.

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

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

educational

While BBF prefers to deal directly with dealers and distributors for new products, donations of books and educational materials from both groups and from individuals are welcome, provided they are pre-approved. These donations provide our partners with supplies that help many projects in developing countries.

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 (see above)
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 call 412-321-3160.

humanitarian

While BBF prefers to deal directly with dealers and distributors for new products, donations of humanitarian goods from both groups and individuals are appreciated, provided they are pre-approved. These donations are give our partners in developing countries the necessary supplies and goods for humanitarian projects.

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.

in-kind
donations

From local private donations to large corporate shipments, Brother’s Brother Foundation is able to carry out the mission of providing resources to those in need.

Before dropping off donations, arranging a pick-up or mailing a donation, please take a moment to review BBF’s donation guidelines below. Remember, all donations must be pre-approved. Please contact the appropriate Program Coordinator to receive approval. No donation will be accepted without prior approval.

Once a donation is approved and received, you will receive a letter of acknowledgement.

donation guidelines

medical

While BBF prefers to deal directly with dealers and distributors, donations of medical supplies from both groups and individuals are appreciated, providing they are pre-approved. These donations provide our partners with goods that help many projects in developing countries.

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

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

educational

While BBF prefers to deal directly with dealers and distributors for new products, donations of books and educational materials from both groups and from individuals are welcome, provided they are pre-approved. These donations provide our partners with supplies that help many projects in developing countries.

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 (see above)
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 call 412-321-3160.

humanitarian

While BBF prefers to deal directly with dealers and distributors for new products, donations of humanitarian goods from both groups and individuals are appreciated, provided they are pre-approved. These donations are give our partners in developing countries the necessary supplies and goods for humanitarian projects.

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.

Healthcare

A total of 96 40' container equivalents of medicines, medical supplies, and equipment were shipped around the world in 2020.

Educational

A total of 16 40' containers equivalents of textbooks & educational materials were sent in the US & around the world in 2020.

Med-Surg

A total of 61 Med-Surg Trips were provided with vital medicines, supplies and equipment in 2020.

Reach

A total of 42 countries across the globe served by Brother's Brother Foundation programs.

Healthcare

A total of 96 40' container equivalents of medicines, medical supplies, and equipment were shipped around the world in 2020.

Educational

A total of 16 40' containers equivalents of textbooks & educational materials were sent in the US & around the world in 2020.

Med-Surg

A total of 61 Med-Surg Trips were provided with vital medicines, supplies and equipment in 2020.

Reach

A total of 42 countries across the globe served by Brother's Brother Foundation programs.

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Here at home and around the world, our neighbors, family and friends are still suffering from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 crisis, ravaging wildfires and unrelenting hurricanes.

When you make a donation this year, you help support those who've suffered the most in these recent disasters and those who are standing on the front lines responding to these catastrophes. Help us make an even bigger difference for them today.

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MAY, 2021 Helping address the healthcare needs in our country

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MAY, 2021 Rylei porter joins BBF For her senior experience

MAY, 2021 BBF Responds To The Ebola outbreak in Guinea

MAY, 2021 The Foundation of youth empowerment

join our cause &
make a donation

Here at home and around the world, our neighbors, family and friends are still suffering from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 crisis, ravaging wildfires and unrelenting hurricanes.

When you make a donation this year, you help support those who've suffered the most in these recent disasters and those who are standing on the front lines responding to these catastrophes. Help us make an even bigger difference for them today.

DONATE NOW

MAY, 2021 Helping address the healthcare needs in our country

MAY, 2021 The Power of Education In Guatemala

MAY, 2021 Introducing Our New Partner: hikma pharmaceuticals

MAY, 2021 Rylei porter joins BBF For her senior experience

MAY, 2021 BBF Responds To The Ebola outbreak in Guinea

MAY, 2021 The Foundation of youth empowerment

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