Become a Gift-in-Kind Partner

When corporations, manufacturers and wholesalers partner with AmeriCares, they join a dynamic group of like-minded companies with a shared vision to help those less fortunate. Your product donations will aid indigenous health care systems throughout the world by supporting the on-going needs of at-risk populations and enriching the lives of the communities they serve.

AmeriCares accepts donations for disaster relief and its long-term health care programs. Donated items range from medicine and medical supplies to water, blankets and work boots. AmeriCares decision to accept a donation is based on several factors including, but not limited to: need for product, type of product, expiration date and appropriateness.

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Medicines and Medical Supplies
AmeriCares accepts donations of medicines and medical supplies. The minimal dating requirement for donations is 7 months upon receipt for all non-controlled product and 9 months or more for controlled substances upon arrival at the AmeriCares warehouse. 

All donated product must meet FDA standards, have been handled in accordance with PDMA standards and be labeled with brand and/or generic name, lot number and expiration date. AmeriCares handles and distributes the following type of products:

• Prescription medicines
• Over-the-counter medicines
• Schedule II - V controlled substances
• Diagnostic products and equipment
• MedSurg products
• Food and nutritional supplements
• Personal hygiene items
  

 Any restrictions on where to place donations should be made upon offering. 

It is important that all donations be accepted by AmeriCares prior to physical transfer to our facilities.

If you have questions about a product donation, please contact Emanuela Chiaranda at products@americares.org or call 1-800-486-HELP (4357).