What are Gifts-In-Kind?
Gifts-In-Kind are donations which are received from growers, food chains, manufacturing and production facilities, distributors and other industry organizations. Examples of donations include non-perishable and perishable food products; disaster relief and medical supplies; pharmaceuticals; building materials and supplies; clothing and textiles; seeds and agricultural tools; books, journals, educational materials and school supplies; and basic hygiene items.

What kinds of product are donated?
Corporations and growers often donate firsts, produce that cannot be sold due to size or blemish, damaged packaged and canned goods that are safe to eat, overstocked items, or items with short retail shelf life.

What benefit is there in providing this type of gift?
Because New Beginning is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, donations received can qualify as a tax deduction for the donating individual or company. 

What does New Beginning do with Gifts-In-Kind?
New Beginning is a humanitarian relief organization responding to the needs of people. New Beginning never sells or markets donated goods.

What are some examples of the products New Beginning  distributes and needs?

Where and how does New Beginning receive donations?
New Beginning has its own 48’ refrigerated tractor-trailer truck which is utilized in picking up products directly from the donor. Local donations are often delivered to our distribution center in Bishop, Virginia. To speak to a procurement representative concerning Gift-In-Kind donations, please call our toll free number, 540-979-9200.

How are the Hunger Strike Force trucks funded?
The operating expenses of our truck fleet are funded through donations, corporate sponsorships and travel assistance provided by receiving agencies and ministries.