donate school supplies · San Jose

Donate school supplies in San Jose, picked up from your home.

Doorstep pickup across San Jose - Willow Glen to Berryessa, Almaden to Evergreen. Skip the drive across town.

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Donation pickup across San Jose$24.99 onwardsWe tell you where it went

Pickup bookedSan Jose · your time slot

Delivered to an organization we supportwe'll send you its name

the joy of sharing

where in San Jose

Where to donate school supplies in San Jose

The easiest answer is your own front door. Backpacks from last year, unopened packs of notebooks, the extra crayons every household in San Jose seems to collect. We pick up school supplies and stationery from your door and deliver them to a local organization that can use them.

no car needed

Skip the drop-off run

San Jose is the biggest city in the Bay Area, and driving across it to a drop-off can eat a whole afternoon.

we match it for you

Skip the coordination

No figuring out which organization wants school supplies right now, no calling around. We match your items to an organization we support in San Jose or nearby.

a name, not a shrug

Skip the guesswork

Once your school supplies are delivered, we tell you the name of the organization that received them.

what we take

What school supplies can you donate in San Jose?

If you'd hand it to a friend, we'll take it.

✓Yes, please

BackpacksLunch boxesPencil casesUnused notebooksBinders & foldersPens, pencils & markersCalculatorsArt supplies

Backpacks, lunch boxes and pencil cases in good shape; unused notebooks, binders and folders; pens, pencils, markers, crayons, rulers, calculators, art supplies and unopened packs.

✕Sorry, we can't take

Written-in notebooksDried-out markersBroken itemsLoose used paper

Used or written-in notebooks, dried-out markers, broken items, loose used paper.

Box up the loose items and zip up the backpacks. A Light Pickup covers one bag up to 20 lbs.

how it works

How school supplies donation pickup in San Jose works

Book it. Sit back. We take care of the rest.

1 · book online

Choose your pickup

Choose Light or Flexi Pickup, enter your San Jose ZIP and pick a time slot. Your fee depends on the distance from your address to the organization your items are matched with, and you always see it before you pay.

2 · pickup day

Hand over at your door

Pack your school supplies in any bag or box and have them ready at the door. Our logistics partner picks them up during your time slot.

3 · after delivery

Where it went

Your school supplies are delivered to an organization we support in San Jose or nearby that can use them. We'll let you know its name.

pricing

Two ways to book, $24.99 onwards.

one bagLight Pickup

$24.99onwards

One bag, up to 20 lbs. Perfect for the pile by the door.

the full clear-outFlexi Pickup

$42.99onwards

More bags or boxes - a whole clear-out in one slot.

Your fee depends on the distance from your address to the organization your items are matched with - you always see it before you pay. Donating your pre-loved things should be as easy as ordering takeout - so that's what we built.

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across San Jose

Where we pick up school supplies in San Jose

We pick up school supplies across San Jose. Enter your ZIP on the booking page to see the time slots available on your street.

Willow GlenAlmaden ValleyEvergreenBerryessaCambrianRose GardenJapantownNorth San JoseBlossom ValleyDowntown

ZIP codes 95110 · 95111 · 95112 · 95116 · 95117 · 95118 · 95120 · 95121 · 95122 · 95123 · 95124 · 95125 · 95126 · 95127 · 95128 · 95129 · 95130 · 95131 · 95132 · 95133 · 95134 · 95135 · 95136 · 95138 · 95139 · 95148

Donation drop-off in San Jose

Prefer to drop off yourself? Choose the free drop-off option when you book and we'll email you verified drop points near you in San Jose that accept school supplies.

San Joseschool supplies pickups across the city

faq

Donating school supplies in San Jose: your questions, answered

Where can I donate school supplies in San Jose?

Right from your doorstep. Book a Light Pickup or Flexi Pickup, pack your school supplies in any bag or box, and our logistics partner collects them during your time slot. We deliver them to an organization we support in San Jose or nearby that has asked for school supplies, and we tell you its name. Prefer to drop off? Choose the free drop-off option when you book and we'll email you verified drop points near you.

How much does donation pickup in San Jose cost?

Our pickups start at $24.99 onwards - the fee pays for the pickup and the matching, and you always see it before you pay. It isn't a donation, so it isn't tax-deductible. We'll tell you which organization received your items. If you'd rather donate for free, choose the drop-off option when you book and we'll email you verified drop points in San Jose that accept school supplies.

How much does a school supplies donation pickup in San Jose cost?

Light Pickup $24.99 onwards for one bag (up to 20 lbs). Flexi Pickup $42.99 onwards for more bags or boxes. The fee depends on the distance from your address to the organization your items are matched with, and you always see it before you pay. Prefer to donate for free? Ask us for a list of nearby organizations that accept drop-offs.

Where do donated school supplies from San Jose go?

To an organization we support in San Jose or nearby that has asked for school supplies. Organizations use them or sell them to fund their work. Once your items are delivered, we'll let you know the organization's name.

Can I donate a used backpack?

Yes, if it's clean with working zippers and straps. Empty it out first - you'd be surprised what's in the bottom pocket. Notebooks and paper should be unused; pens, markers, crayons, rulers and calculators are fine as long as they still work.

Can I add other items to the same pickup in San Jose?

Yes. Clothes, shoes, toys, books and school supplies can all go in one booking - just pack them together. For furniture or heavy items, see our bulk & heavy items page.

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