Make your donated goods useful on arrival—not an unexpected burden. Match every item to a real request, avoid wasteful packing and transport, and get your parcel ready with confidence.
Ready to plan your delivery? Start on Send to see the options and prices that apply to your parcel.
How do you make donated goods useful?
Start with the recipient’s current, specific request. Before you pack, confirm the items and quantities needed, acceptable condition, intended use, delivery address, contact person and preferred handover arrangements. Check that the recipient can receive and manage the goods instead of relying on an old appeal or a general wish list.
What should you check before sending a donation?
Plan for the whole handover—not just the item. Confirm who will receive the parcel and whether there is a plan for storage and onward distribution. Clear arrangements help the recipient identify and manage your donation.
Should you ship donated goods or buy them near the recipient?
- Compare the full effort and cost of shipping—including packing, transport, receiving, storage and onward distribution—with buying the requested item near the recipient.
- If buying locally could be more practical, confirm the exact specification and buying arrangement with the recipient first.
- Inspect every item before packing. Check that it is clean, complete, working and suitable for its intended use.
- For dated or regulated products, including medicines and medical supplies, ask the receiving organization about its requirements before sending.
What’s a practical example of matching a donation to a real need?
If the recipient requests specific supplies, compare transporting them with arranging to buy those same supplies near the recipient. Confirm the exact items and handover plan first. That way, your decision follows the real request—not guesswork.
When should you pause before sending donated goods?
Pause if you can’t confirm that the recipient wants the items or is able to accept them. Don’t assume questionable, incomplete or expired goods can be used. Check suitability and the recipient’s requirements before packing.
How should you prepare a donation parcel for delivery?
- Make an itemised list of everything in the parcel.
- Label packages clearly and protect fragile goods.
- Share the sender’s and recipient’s contact details with the courier.
- Confirm who will receive the parcel and how receipt will be acknowledged.
Moveka is Kenya’s largest courier and one of Kenya’s most deeply connected courier networks. When your donation is checked and ready, use Send to see the delivery options and prices that apply to your parcel.
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Don’t let a good intention turn into an avoidable burden. Confirm the request, prepare your parcel and check the applicable delivery options and prices on Send.
