If you don't know what you want to give, take a look at our list of needs.

These numbers correspond to the sections of the Internal Revenue Code that describe these organizations. Monetary gifts to the library to purchase books are welcome. For instance, brand names like Gap or Liz Claiborne will sell better than private label clothing. There may be a material difference between these two amounts. If you don't know what you want to give, take a look at our list of needs. If you have equipment you'd like to donate, read on. Click here to see some of the things we want to spend money on. It's a liability for these organizations to carry and sell unsafe products, Weber said.

Wash or dry-clean clothing, test electrical equipment and battery-operated items and include all pieces and parts to children's games and toys, Goodwill suggests. If Goodwill has to turn away an item, it's not because they aren't grateful the donation, Weber said. We try to make shipping as easy and inexpensive as possible. Although any time can be the right time to make a gift to SFSU, Dec. Some groups even rebuild and redistribute items to those in need. Foundation at 1-800-992-2383 with any questions you may have. All donors are acknowledged in an Annual Report to Contributors.