Many of the barrio schools to which BOOKS for the BARRIOS offers assistance have only a handful of books. School libraries are rare. Other educational materials such as science kits, pre-school learning games and computers are non-existent. In many cases, an entire class may share a single outdated, worn, and tattered book. For many children, including high school age students, the modern books delivered by BOOKS for the BARRIOS are the first they have ever seen which include color illustrations, charts, and photos..  

Collect the things you no longer need and bring them to the BOOKS for the BARRIOS National Children's Education Sharing Center in Concord, California!  We are in greatest need of new/used toys and consumable educational supplies like crayons (broken crayons ok), markers, pens, pencils, glue, etc.


• We are always seeking donations of the following items to ship to those in need:

    • Crayons, pencils, pens, markers, scissors, glue
    • Toys, Games, Puzzles and Stuffed Animals
    • K-12 and College Textbooks of Math, Science, and English
    • Encyclopedias and Dictionaries (1990 or newer)
    • Clean scrap paper, butcher paper, bulletin board borders
    • National Geographic Magazine
    • Bedtime Story Books
    • Baseball Gloves, Athletic Gear and Equipment, Tennis Balls
    • Children’s Learning CDs
    • Working Computer Systems: Pentium-3 Level (or better)
    • New or Partially Used Workbooks
    • Arts and Crafts Supplies (sequins, stickers, etc.)
    • School and classroom materials


• The following are items that we DO NOT accept:

    • American/State History or Biographies
    • California or State History
    • Foreign Language
    • Film Strips or Projectors
    • Bowling Trophies
    • Adult Novels
    • Empty Binders
    • Sweet Valley Girls
    • Workbooks that cannot be used on their own
    • Teacher’s Editions
    • Cookbooks
    • Coats or Jackets
    • Typewriters
    • Broken Toys
    • Winter Clothing
    • Religious Books
    • Kate and Ashley books
    • Fax Machines
    • TV sets
    • VHS or cassettes

   
• Our current wish-list for items needed at our facility in Concord, California includes:

    • A heavy truck for picking up donations in the U.S.
    • Modern PowerPoint Projector
    • Office Supplies
    • Clean white copy paper
    • New / Used, but sturdy Apple boxes with lids (you can find these at your local grocery store)