Donate Stationery: Donate for a Colorful World

 

The complete guide to donate your preloved stationery so it doesn’t lie stationary any more!

 

Do you have extra pens, pencils, or paper lying around? We help you find out where you can donate your preloved stationery in India and make a huge impact in someone’s life.

 

You can donate your preloved stationery items at — Share At Door Step! 

 

Ready to donate?

But hold onto your pens and rulers for a bit more! Before you donate stationery, let’s make sure we’re all on the same page about what stationery is acceptable and what isn’t. Many of us have office drawers filled with unused supplies, or we see parents struggling with previously used stationery each time their kids move to a new class. Schools also organize back-to-school programs and often look to donate in bulk. 

By understanding what can be donated, we can ensure these items find a new home where they are truly needed.

 

Acceptable and Non-Acceptable Items for Stationery Donation in India

Category

 Acceptable Non-Acceptable

Writing & Stationery kits

 Gently used pens, pencils, highlighters, markers, drawing supplies such as colored pencils, markers. Broken, sharp, or non-functional writing tools; pencils sharpened to hardly graspable length, pens and highlighters without caps, dried-out highlighters or markers. 
Notebooks & Paper Products Notebooks with used pages removed, sticky notes, cards, envelopes, unused printer papers Notebooks in poor condition or containing  extensive writing or torn pages, used or sticky notes, notes, cards, printer papers, 
Office & School Supplies Rulers, protractors, clean and undamaged erasers, sharpeners, binders, folders in usable condition, calculators in working order Bent or cracked rulers and protractors, dirty or heavily worn erasers, damaged binders or folders (e.g., missing rings), empty or non-working calculators
Art & Craft Materials Unused or partially used sketchbooks, crayons, coloring books, scissors, glue, tape, clay, paintbrushes. Sketchbooks with extensive usage or torn pages, paints, solvents, ensure scissors are not rusted or damaged. Glue sticks that are dried out, and non-sticky tape , paint brushes that are unclean and don’t have  intact bristles
Organizers Binders and folders in usable condition Damaged binders or folders (e.g., missing rings)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Donation Guidelines

What types of stationery items can I donate?

You can donate a variety of stationery items, including gently used pens, pencils, markers, notebooks, sticky notes, cards, envelopes, printer papers, rulers, protractors, erasers, sharpeners, binders, folders, and calculators. Art supplies like sketchbooks, crayons, coloring books, scissors, glue, tape, clay, and paintbrushes are also welcome. Essentially, if you can write, draw, or organize with it, it’s likely to be accepted. We gladly accept gently used stationery items that still have plenty of life left and can bring joy to others.

 

Do you accept used stationery items?

Absolutely, we welcome donations of gently used stationery items! These items often have plenty of life left in them and can bring an impactful change in someone’s life. By choosing to donate stationery to charity you’re not only decluttering your space but also contributing towards a more sustainable environment. It’s a wonderful way to spread happiness and care for our planet! Additionally, you experience the joy of giving everytime you raise a donation pickup request on our platform.

 

Booking Process

How can I donate my stationery items?

To schedule a pickup for stationery items in India, just visit our website and follow these steps:

  1. Click on the button “Book a pickup” on the website – https://shareatdoorstep.com
  2. Put your location and choose from the pickup options available in your area.
  3. Select a convenient slot, fill in your details, make the payment and schedule a pickup.

Donation Tracking and Transparency

What happens to the donated stationery items?

When you raise a request on our website sadsindia.org, our NGO mapping algorithm picks an NGO for your donations depending on various parameters- location, items to be donated, their quantity etc. Then the donations are picked up by our logistics partner and delivered to the matched NGO the same day directly. You are notified of the details of the NGO where your donations went via automated email. 

 

Quantity

Do you have a minimum or maximum quantity for donations?

We’re excited to accept donations of all sizes, from just a few pens to an entire box of stationery goodies—every bit helps! You can choose from our Light Pickup for smaller donations or opt for the “Medium to Heavy” pickup for more volume. You can select the “large suitcase”volume option one or multiple times depending on the volume of your donations. 

 

For larger bulk donations, Share At Door Step offers a convenient collection drive option. This service allows you to organize donation drives at various locations such as societies, workplaces, tech parks, and schools. 

To set up a drive, provide details about the organizer, the location, and the types of items to be donated. Share At Door Step ensures that your donations are collected and delivered to those in need, making the process smooth and impactful​

 

What time slots do you have for scheduling a pickup?

The 2-wheeler pickups are near-instant and are available everyday in most cities. Sunday slots may not be available in a few locations. Typical slot timings for pickups are 10-12PM, 12-2PM and 2-4PM.

For “Medium to Heavy Pickup”, we have pickup slots available every Wednesday in all the cities. Bengaluru has slots available everyday. The slot timings would be confirmed to you a day in advance by our logistics partner. 

 

Surplus or Excess Stock Donation

Can I donate surplus stock on behalf of my company?

Yes, you absolutely can! If you have surplus stock from your company that you’d like to donate, please contact us at [email protected] or WhatsApp us at +91-8884784742. We’ll coordinate with our NGO partners to ensure that your items are needed and help you arrange a pickup that fits your schedule. This is a fantastic way to give back and make a positive impact with stationery items that you just don’t use anymore.

 

Packing Guidelines

What’s the best way to pack the stationery items for donation?

For two wheeler pickup, you can pack in a disposable bag as the bag that riders carry is super small. 

 

For medium to heavy pickup, the ‘2 carton combo’ or ‘large suitcase option’ is equivalent to a large suitcase (that you carry to the airport) volume-wise. You can pack them in anything you have as long as the volume constraint is met (i.e volume of donations is not exceeding the volume of items you selected while booking). Generally people use those blue black disposable bags or old bedsheets to pack the items as they are easily available at home. 

 

Drop-Off

Can I drop off my donations instead?

Absolutely! When you book, just opt for the ‘drop off’ option. We’ll email you a list of local charities/organizations that you can coordinate with and plan your visit. Please ensure to coordinate with them and confirm their requirements and open hours before planning the visit.

Charges

Is there a charge for the pickup service?

Yes, a nominal convenience fee is charged to facilitate the pickup from your home to donate stationery to charity.

 

For a two wheeler pickup (upto 10 Kgs in 1 bag), the convenience fee is Rs. 199 onwards based on your distance from the nearby matching NGO. For “medium to heavy” pickup, it starts with Rs. 699 for a large suitcase volume. 

 

For each subsequent addition, you would be charged 500 or 550 depending on the volume of the additional item added. You will see the exact convenience fee at the bottom when you schedule a pickup (at step 3 when you choose the items you wish to donate).

 

Why are charges applicable for the pickup?

We are a tech platform that facilitates the pickup service for giving away pre-loved goods. We charge a convenience fee to cover the costs incurred in providing these services and to fairly compensate for the effort involved in the pickup process.

 

If in case, you do not wish to pay, you can choose the 4th option ‘drop yourself’ to get the list of nearby NGOs that you can coordinate with and plan your visit. You can let us know via email if you need our help with the same. 

 

Donate your unused office and school supplies in India to clear up space, declutter your desk, and boost your productivity. Plus, it’s great for the planet and helps others too.

 

Join Share At Door Step and turn your forgotten items into valuable tools for others. Schedule your pickup today and make a positive impact!