Balikbayan Box Collection Drive
April 2026
Balikbayan Box Collection Drive
April 1st – 30th
FOR THE 2026 COLLECTION DRIVE, WE ARE ACCEPTING DONATED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE MONTH OF APRIL. THESE CAN BE MAILED TO OUR OFFICES AT 124 S 400 EAST STE 400, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111 AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 30TH. SUGGESTED ITEMS TO DONATE ARE LISTED BELOW AND ON OUR AMAZON WISH LIST.
WE ACCEPT DROP-OFF DONATIONS AND STUDENT GIFTS EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY IN APRIL BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 A.M. AND 3:00 P.M. PLEASE EMAIL IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SCHEDULE A DIFFERENT DROP-OFF TIME.
WE ARE ALSO ACCEPTING FINANCIAL DONATIONS, WHICH WE WILL SEND TO OUR NGO PARTNER SO THEY CAN SHOP FOR FOOD AND SUPPLIES FOR ALL OF OUR STUDENTS. IF DONATING ONLINE, PLEASE CHOOSE “BALIKBAYAN BOX DRIVE” AS THE PURPOSE.
Unique to the Philippines, the 24”x18”x24” balikbayan boxes are duty and tax free, and are the most secure way to send needed supplies to our students. Every spring, Philippines Humanitarian conducts a drive to collect school supplies, personal care items, and non-perishable foods for our students in the Philippines.
Anyone may donate general items from the wish list below. If you sponsor a student, our Balikbayan Box Drive is your opportunity to safely send a personal gift or letter directly to your sponsored child. For gifts, please label your item with the child’s name to ensure it reaches them. All items are packed and shipped directly to our NGO partner for distribution.
Other options for donating to the Balikbayan Box Drive
You may make an online donation, and we will forward the funds to our NGO partner so they can shop for food and supplies for our families. Please choose “Balikbayan Box Drive” as the purpose of your donation.
Sponsors may also make a financial gift to their students. Choose “Student Gifts” as the purpose of your donation and include your student’s name, instructions, and/or message in the Notes field.
For any questions, email info@philippineshumanitarian.org.
Food Supplies*
Canned goods
Packaged (boxed) goods
School Supplies
Construction paper (assorted colors)
Sticky notes
Printer paper
Scissors
USB/Flash drive
Pens & pencils
Pencil case/pouch
Correction fluid
Calculators
Colored markers
Highlighters
Backpacks
Binders & pocket portfolios
Staplers/staples
Personal Care*
Raincoats/Umbrellas
Masks
Nail cutter
Hand sanitizers
Socks
Battery-operated fan (mini)
Miscellaneous
Batteries (AA and AAA)
Board games
Picture books
*Perishable foods and liquid items (such as shampoo, etc.) should not be sent in these shipping boxes.