Gifts-in-Kind

One of the many ways in which Global Operations and Development (GO&D) reaches out to the community is through our Gifts-in-Kind program. GO&D is the central distributor for "Gifts in Kind International," an organization that enables non-profits to receive products and resources from major retail stores. Bi-monthly, GO&D makes products from GIK donors including Bed, Bath & Beyond, The Disney Store, Office Depot, Ross, The Avenue, and Amerisource Bergen available to dozens of local NGOs through our "Distribution Day." Held at GO&D's Buena Park headquarters, participating agencies receive needed resources such as household supplies, furniture, office/educational supplies, toys, over the counter medicines (OTC), hygiene products, food, and clothing, that facilitate their ability to effectively serve their communities.

GO&D makes OTC medicines and vitamins, hygiene products, and non-perishable food items available at all times through the "Missionary Store." Stocked with donated supplies from GIK contributors, the "Missionary Store" is open during GO&D's normal operating hours and is frequented by non-profit agencies that work domestically and/or internationally. Through these vital Gifts-in-Kind services, GO&D makes it possible for area non-profits to receive valuable items from major retail stores, increasing the quality and effectiveness of local and international program work.