Excess inventory doesn’t have to sit in storage or end up in a landfill. By donating surplus products through WIN Warehouse, corporations can help nonprofit organizations access the resources they need to serve their communities.
If you’re wondering how to donate excess inventory to charity, WIN makes the process simple.
What Product Information Does WIN Warehouse Need for Donations?
The more information we have about the items you are donating, the easier it is for us to accept and redistribute them to charities. To begin the process, create an itemized list in an Excel spreadsheet, an Access database table, or a CSV text file, and submit it here.
Information can include the:
- Item number or SKU
- Name
- Category
- Quantity
- Unit of measure
- Specifications
- Short or long description
- Suggested retail or fair market value
- Weight, length, width, or height
- URL to product information
- URL to the product image
What Items Does WIN Warehouse Not Accept for Donations?
There are certain types of items we shy away from. Examples would be:
- Used items
- Damaged items
- Defective items
- Perishable items
- Hazardous items that require special disposal
While we don’t distribute perishable items, we partner with food charities to find meaningful uses for food donations. We’ll be able to advise you on the best potential outlets.
To get items into the hands of nonprofits who need them, WIN was founded on the principle of taking it all or not at all. We will not cherry-pick items and will let you know up front whether we can accept your generous donation.
Will WIN Warehouse Pick Up My Donations?
To keep program costs low and maximize the positive impact on nonprofits, we ask donors to cover the tax-deductible cost of delivering donations to our warehouse located at 5100 San Francisco Ave. in St. Louis, Missouri.
The 150,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space serves as a central hub for receiving, organizing, and distributing products to organizations across the US. Nonprofit members can then order products from our online catalog or visit our showroom to browse appliances, cleaning products, workwear, and so much more.
Give Surplus a Second Chance
When you donate excess inventory, you are not only saving your company money, you’re helping to change the world.
Our team at WIN Warehouse is committed to making the tax-deductible donation of surplus items easy and stress-free. We provide products to nonprofit organizations for a small handling fee, giving them affordable access to the resources they need to carry out their missions.
To get started, fill out our form and give us a call at (314) 385-3006 with any questions!