A person moving a box of supplies from a van

Donation storage is part of stewardship. Items should be kept clean, dry, sorted, and easy to account for before they reach a household or partner contact.

Simple labels matter: item type, date received, donor contact where appropriate, and a note on condition. These small steps reduce waste and make later reporting easier.

The foundation keeps its public guidance practical and non-technical so volunteers and partners can follow it consistently.

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