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Gift Drop-off Information

Community Hub & Remote Drop-off Guidelines

Thank you for coming together to uplift our community this holiday season! Whether you are running your own Holiday Wish Drive or making a personal donation, we're so glad you're here. We've made the drop-off process simple and detailed by location below.

Before You Drop Off

1. Schedule Your Appointment
All drop-offs require an appointment. Click your drop-off location below to sign up. Need help finding a time? Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., we’re happy to help!
2. Count Your Gifts
Please count the number of gifts you’re donating and email your totals to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
3. Complete the Drop-Off Form
Bring a completed form with you to help us check in and track your donation.

Choose Your Drop-off Location

All drop-offs are outdoors. Select your location below for full instructions and to schedule your appointment:

Drop-off Locations:   South Bay    North Bay    Peninsula     East Bay    Quick Drop-off Locations (indoors, best for 10 or fewer gifts. Will NOT count toward your Drive if you are a Drive Leader

Drop-off Details by Location 

South Bay - Community Hub (Sunnyvale)

Address: 1311 Orleans Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Dates: Monday, December 1st - Thursday, December 4th
Appointments required: South Bay sign up here

Drop-Off Options

Contactless Self-Unloading

  • Pull into the marked drop-off area
  • Place items in the large Speedpaks
  • Label extra supplies with your group’s name
  • Drop off any extra Drive materials in the marked bin
  • Place monetary donations and your completed form in the designated boxes

Assisted/Full-Service Unloading

Before you arrive:

  • Load donations in the back of your car
  • Remove any personal items
  • Place leftover materials and monetary donations in labeled bags or envelopes

At drop-off:

  • Pull into the assisted unloading area
  • A staff member will confirm your group’s information
  • Volunteers will unload your vehicle — you’re welcome to help if you’d like
  • Once you’re all set, staff will signal when you’re clear to go

North Bay - San Francisco (one day only)

Address: Arriba Juntos Parking Lot, 1850 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Date: Tuesday, December 2nd
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Appointments required: North Bay sign up here

At drop-off:

  • Keep all donations in the back of your vehicle
  • Staff will bring Speedpaks to your car to collect items
  • Once unloading is finished, we’ll let you know when you’re good to go

Peninsula - Palo Alto (one day only)

Address: Palo Alto Square at Page Mill and El Camino Real, 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Date: Wednesday, December 3rd
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Appointments required: Peninsula sign up here

At drop-off:

  • Load donations in the back of your vehicle and remove personal items
  • Place leftover materials and donations in clearly labeled envelopes or bags
  • Pull into the looped driveway and stop behind our truck
  • Staff will unload items using Speedpaks
  • You’ll be signaled when the drop-off is complete

East Bay - Castro Valley (one day only)

Address: 3Crosses Church, 20600 John Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Date: Thursday, December 4th
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Appointments required: East Bay sign up here

Before you arrive:

  • Load donations in the back of your car
  • Remove any personal items
  • Place leftover materials and monetary donations in labeled bags or envelopes

At drop-off:

  • Pull into the assisted unloading area
  • A staff member will confirm your group’s information
  • Volunteers will unload your vehicle — you’re welcome to help if you’d like
  • Once you’re all set, staff will signal when you’re clear to go

Quick Drop-Off Locations

Locations: Check out the list of 30+ locations where you can drop off
Dates & Times: Will vary depending on location
Appointments: Not required

Want to make a quick drop-off?

You’re welcome to stop by one of our Public Drive Leader locations! These generous community partners host collection boxes on our behalf, making it easy for you to give back while you’re out and about.

A quick heads-up:

Space may be limited, and there won’t be staff or volunteers on-site to assist with unloading. If you're bringing a large donation, we recommend scheduling an appointment at one of our staffed locations so we can give your donation the care it deserves.

Thank You

Thanks to your incredible efforts, we aim to support over 50,000 Bay Area neighbors this Holiday Wish Drive season. Your efforts bring joy and relief to our communities facing economic inequity, and we are honored you’ve joined us in making magic happen.

Questions? Reach out anytime at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

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