Good360 Product Storage Requirements

Good360 partners with nonprofits to provide essential products to communities in need. To ensure the integrity of these donations and compliance with safety regulations, it is important for the recipient nonprofit organizations to follow Good360's storage guidelines. This article outlines the product storage requirements for charities participating in Good360’s donation programs.

Options for Organizations without a Commercial Address

• Self-storage units: If your organization does not have access to a commercial address, you can rent a self-storage unit. This can be an ideal temporary solution to meet Good360's storage requirements.
• Donated space: Consider reaching out to local businesses for donated commercial space. This can help your organization comply with storage guidelines while fostering community partnerships.
• Residential: Carton-level donations are permitted to be stored at a residential address like a garage or storage shed. 

Storage Conditions

• Safety and security: Donations must be stored in a safe and secure area. The organization is responsible for ensuring the safety of the goods from the moment they are received.
• Environmental controls: For certain items, it may be necessary to store donations in a climate-controlled facility to protect them from extreme temperatures and humidity, especially during warmer months.
• Protection from sunlight: Whenever possible, keep products out of direct sunlight to prevent potential damage, particularly for temperature-sensitive goods.

Transportation Responsibilities

Once donations are received, the nonprofit is fully responsible for the safe and secure transportation of goods. If donations are damaged during transit, organizations can submit a help ticket to Good360, though it’s important to remember that all goods are provided on an “as-is” basis and may not always arrive in new condition.

Disposal of Donations

If any donations need to be disposed of, organizations must:

• Follow federal and local laws related to the proper disposal of goods.
• Consider recycling or other sustainable disposal methods.
• Whenever possible, find creative solutions to repurpose items to extend their life before disposal.