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Container Shipment

Hidaya Foundation collects in-kind (new and gently used) items to help the poor and needy in South Asian countries, as well as in other parts of the world, when need arises. We collect computers, books, journals, medical supplies, medical equipment, school and office furniture, toys, household items (dishes, pots and pans), clothes, jackets, shoes, etc.

 

Since late 2000, Hidaya Foundation has sent over eighty 40-feet containers to Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Hidaya collected and shipped over forty 40-feet containers to the affected areas of South Asia Tsunami (2004) and Pakistan earthquake (2005) disasters. Hidaya Foundation offers access to its container shipment program to all US based non-profit organizations during international disasters.


Donation Center operation hours and location (map):

Saturdays and Sundays from 12 Noon to 4 PM.


91 Montague Expressway

Milpitas, CA 95035


TIP: The warehouse is not visible from the road. Look for the chain linked fence with big white sign in green letters saying HIDAYA DONATION CENTER, and drive through the gate. The warehouse will be directly in front of you.


Hidaya Foundation asks that our donors kindly pay $1 per pound for shipping costs. Please fill the following receipt and bring it along with your donations.


In-Kind Donation Receipt (PDF format)

How you can help?

  • By volunteering on weekends to accept donations at designated collection centers between 12 noon to 4 PM throughout the year.

  • By volunteering to help load containers on as needed basis.

  • By volunteering to do collection drives at your communities in USA. Hidaya Foundation will be glad to coordinate all aspects of the project including site selection, advertisement, container drop off and pick up at your location, as well as shipment and point of distribution arrangements. All that you need is the "will" to help others.

For more information contact us at:

Phone: (408) 244-3282 or toll-free (866) 244-3292

Fax No: Toll-free (866) 344-3292


2008 Update
2007 Report
Container Shipment Virtual Tour
Warehouse Map

Sitara-e-Isaar Awarded to Hidaya Foundation

Hidaya Foundation was awarded Sitara-i-Eisaar (Star of Sacrifice) by the Government of Pakistan, in recognition of the results-oriented relief efforts during the 2005 earthquake in Pakistan, during a special ceremony held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, DC, on September 21, 2006.

 

Hidaya Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational and charitable organization with FEIN 77-0502583. Your donations are tax deductible. Hidaya Foundation puts it’s best effort to utilizie the funds donated for a specific project, sometimes circumstances dictate we use funds otherwise.