The Problem:
1 in 3 people in CA are living in poverty.
Riverbank was founded to change that.
We believe loving our neighbors means ensuring everyone has access to the essentials:
No one should have to live in poverty
Sometimes, all you need is a little help
A little help can give someone life changing hope
That’s our mission—sharing radical generosity of strangers so that people feel the outrageous love of their neighbors.
The Solution: YOU
When we meet these needs:
Children stay with their parents instead of entering foster care
Families move from shelters into stable housing
Women rescued from trafficking find comfort and security
End the cycle of poverty —one act of radical generosity at a time.
Accepted Donations:
Our warehouse is filled with donations from generous families and companies—but what comes in quickly goes out. We deliver these items everyday directly to families in crisis, for free.
The heart behind Riverbank is to restore dignity and provide hope! So if you wouldn’t have it in your home, we likely won’t take it.
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We accept large appliances such as refrigerators, washers, and dryers — all must be in excellent working condition. We also take new small appliances like microwaves, air fryers, toasters, and coffee makers.
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We accept new or gently used furniture like couches, chairs, coffee tables, dining tables, dressers, nightstands. Items must be free of stains, odors, and pet hair.
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We accept new mattresses, cribs, toddler beds, bed frames, and pack ‘n plays. New bedding including sheets, blankets, pillows, and comforters.
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We accept both new and gently used baby items such as pack 'n plays, high chairs, strollers, swings, diaper bags, and baby bathtubs. We are always in need of new and unopened diapers, formula, and wipes. All items must meet current safety standards and be clean and functional. We do not accept expired car seats.
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We always welcome new, unopened personal care and household items. These include cleaning supplies, hygiene products, paper goods, kitchen tools, ect. These essentials help us quickly respond to urgent needs and are ideal for care packages.
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We’re unable to accept damaged, stained, or incomplete items, used mattresses, car seats, or furniture in poor condition. If you’re unsure, just email us a photo at donations@rvbk.org.
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Have larger items or several things to donate but can’t drop them off? We offer limited local pick-up options for qualifying donations.
To request a pick-up:
Make sure your items are on our accepted items list.
Take a few clear photos of the items.
Email us at donations@rvbk.org with:
Your name and phone number
Pickup address within Southern CA
Photos and a short list of what you’re donating
Preferred days/times for pick-up
Our team will review and get back to you to confirm availability. We appreciate your generosity and can’t wait to turn your extras into answered prayers for local families.