In-Kind Donations

What is an In-Kind Donation?

As part of our work to convene and facilitate partnerships that create equitable outcomes for kids, United Way of Salt Lake provides meaningful opportunities for volunteers in schools and communities and with our partners to achieve our mission of lasting social change.

In-kind donations are supplies and services that support our volunteer opportunities and initiatives being implemented by our community partners and schools. Email volunteer@uw.org to learn more about donating supplies.

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Donate by Outcome

In many projects and opportunities, in-kind donations play a critical role in supporting students, school staff, and volunteers. We stay up to date with the needs of our community partners and schools so you and your team can provide support where it’s needed most. Learn more about our outcome areas here.

If you’re interested in making an in-kind donation of items from the list below, please email our team at volunteer@uw.org.

Basic Needs

Stuff the Bus (Seasonal; May-August)

Hygiene Kits: shampoo​ ​and​ ​conditioner, toothbrush​ ​and​ ​toothpaste, deodorant, feminine​ ​products, hand​ ​sanitizer, soap, and wash​ ​cloths

Kindergarten Readiness and Early Grade Reading

Provide small toys, games, and kits for school incentive stores to encourage students to improve their behavior and grades

Early & Middle Grade Math and STEM

Donate new or used laptops and other devices for students to connect from home and engage in their schoolwork

High School Graduation and Postsecondary Readiness

Provide students with fun college- and career-themed items like planners

Health and Financial Stability

Provide personal protective equipment (PPE) for teachers and students including masks, gloves, and plexiglass dividers

Currently, we are only accepting items from the list above. Other items and items that need to be picked up may be eligible for donation through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah. You can also donate used items to Deseret Industries.

Seasonal Donation Needs

Help us provide supplies for our annual Year of Action volunteer events. We partner with local schools to give students the supplies they need for the school year, including backpacks, books, pencils, and more.