Herbalists Without Borders is a 501 (c) (3) ​Nonprofit & NGO Organization
​Herbalists Without Borders is 100% volunteer operated - so donations go directly where needed most!

US COMMUNITY APOTHECARY | Current Status | SHIPPING DONATED SUPPLIES EVERY MONDAY
​Updated 5/5/22

Re-Stock our Supplies!

HWB is a small, grassroots nonprofit that relies on community support and donations to help us achieve our goals and to support community herbalism and holistic wellness disaster relief in communities. Providing funding is a direct way to support HWB projects, but we also welcome donations of herbal first aid supplies, extracts, dried herbs, and more to help us get down to the ground green medicine to the people.

We intake donations at our US Community Apotheca/Donation location, and then distribute to free clinics and for HWB community outreach (unhoused care packs, for example) throughout the US. We ship boxes every single week, and so greatly appreciate all of the amazing donated goods we distribute to those serving communities in need. Thank you!

Support Herbal Aid!

Donations help ship boxes, buy supplies we cannot get donated, and provide microgrant funds to groups in high needs communities or responding to a local disaster where they need supplies quickly, or, to international groups that rely on funds  in regions we cannot ship to logistically, etc. THANK YOU!

Are you a small to large herbal maker that is interested in making tax deductible product donations to HWB? Any amount helps! Email director@hwbglobal.org. Thank you! 

  • ​If sending dried herbs, please send in airtight packaging with the proper identification. Labels should include plant name, botanical name, source, year harvested, any lot/batch number, and weight. 
  • We cannot accept anonymous donations of bagged herbs or products, as we then cannot guarantee the source and safe handling. Please include your name and return address on any packages. 
  • Salves should be clearly labeled and individually packaged in small containers. 
  • Please baggie any items that can melt in transit​. 
  • Please label following labeling laws, and using clear printed information. Any unlabeled items or handwritten labels are do not meet the requirements and must be disposed of. Thanks for understanding. 
Please ship HWB donations to:
OUR SHIPPING ADDRESS HAS CHANGED DURING THE PANDEMIC. PLEASE EMAIL OFFICE@HWBGLOBAL.ORG FOR OUR DIRECT SHIPPING ADDRESS.
Herbalists Note: 
 Products follow laws and good manufacturing procedures in labeling, please. Products should be marked/labeled clearly and neatly with botanical name, common name, date, part used, source (ie: my yard or xxxx company), fresh or dried, lot number if applicable, menstruum type & % (brandy, vodka, grain alcohol, glycerine, etc. + % menstruum), and ratio (1:2, 1:5). 
Please know that if any herbs, salves, or extracts come in that are not able to be identified clearly or are questionable - we may not be able to use them. THANK YOU for taking the time to do this prep so that your valuable donations can be used immediately. 
​Questions? Email officehwb@gmail.com. Thank you!
We are unable to accept opened/used tinctures/extracts, capsules or bottled supplements, as we have no way to ensure sanitation or check for contamination. We do accept properly labeled stock GMP compliant tincture bottles from herbal apothecaries, formularies, & schools. Thank you for understanding that those we serve deserve the best!

We are RUNNING LOW or are OUT of many things after a record year.

This list changes often based on needs lists provided by free clinics, and what donations have come in - check back soon! We are always in need of adaptogens, nervines, cough/cold/immune support, skin, nourishment. If it isn't on the list, it doesn't mean we don't have a clinic that could use it - we just have some items always on wish lists. 
Tinctures (alcohol & glycerites welcome);
So many groups are distributing self care kits, wellness kits, and other bulk community care packets, so we are currently only accepting tinctures that GMP compliant with printed labels meeting all labeling criteria (not handwritten) in 1, 2, or 4 ounce bottles. These are the easiest to share, and meet the requirements of public health organizations we are partnering with to distribute support. Alcohol-free is also always welcome, for serving communities that do not want or do not use alcohol. 

We are also accepting stock bottles of properly labeled unexpired tinctures for our free clinics. Email the office if you have any tinctures to donate. Thank you so much!
General Herbal Needs: 

CONTAINERS
We are always In need of new jars, tins, dropper bottles, stock bottles, kraft tea bags, wax lined coffee bags, muslin baggies, lip balm tubes and tins. Any size can help. We do not have the ability to accept used containers, due to the sanitation requirements. 

CHILDREN
We also are always in need of Children's packaged and sealed herbal products. 

​Booty balm, kids elderberry syrup, immune support, sunscreen, herbal bug sprays, multivitamins, gummy vitamins, single vitamins (Vit C or D, for example). New/sealed products only, please.
CARRIERS
We also are always in need of carrier oils, beeswax, epsom salts, butters, and other carriers that are used to make topical products. 

Vinegars, Tonics, Syrups:
IMMUNE SUPPORT
COUGH/COLD/FLU
ANXIETY AND SLEEP SUPPORT

Cough Drops, Jellies, Medicinal Candies
COUGH DROPS
TUMMY TROUBLES
KID FRIENDLY

SUPPLEMENTS (NOT EXPIRED, NOT OPENED)
VITAMIN D3
ZINC/MAG
MUSHROOM BLENDS​

What We Usually Need Most By Clinic Type:

COMMUNITY RESPONSE CARE KITS: Due to COVID many are hosting free clinics with additional safety protocols,  or, for the unhomed or displaced, creating self care kits with GRAS items and immune/wellness support that are distributed to all to help reach those that don't feel safe in person or who do not have access otherwise. Things we need include cough drops, chest rubs, tea bags, cough & wellness support syrups, vitamin D, hand balms (unhoused folks get cracked hands and feet in the winter), children's vitamins (we have adult), mushroom support, electrolyte powder packets, sample size toothbrush/toothpaste, emergency blankets, individually wrapped tea bags, masks, etc.

​ For those operating virtual clinics, we are in need of the anti-inflammatories, antivirals, demulcents, herbs for respiratory support and steams, etc. THANK YOU!
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PANDEMIC: immune support, anxiety, upper respiratory, tea blends, masks, throat sprays, sleep support
FIRES: upper respiratory support, eye wash herb bags, immune support, masks, throat sprays, sinus rinse, nervines, inhaler sticks
HURRICANES: nervines, respiratory support, antifungal support, salves, masks (mold clean up), immune support
EARTHQUAKES: nervines, salves, calming extracts
TORNADO: nervines, salve, bruise balm, calming aromatherapy, calming teas
FLOODS: nervines, respiratory support, antifungal support, salves, masks, immune support
REFUGEES: antifungal,  upper respiratory support, salves, skin support (scabies, rashes, blisters), nervines/anxiety support, bug bites
VETERANS: calming, anti-anxiety, nerve pain, joint pain, anti-inflammatories, blood sugar support
CHILDREN: digestive health, calming, cough/cold, nutrition, diaper rash, salves
UNHOMED: salves, chest rubs, antifungal support, immune support, nervines, small cough syrup bottles, non-breakable containers, small portable sizes, items that won't melt/leak easily
RURAL OUTREACH: blood sugar support, nervines, cough/cold, immune support, digestive support, healthy cholesterol and blood pressure support
Community work after disasters or events always need nervines, calming, stress relief, support for anxiety, etc. 

GLOBAL DONATIONS: Local Chapters, Clinics, Community Apothecaries

Are you interested in finding a local Chapter/Clinic/Project to donate directly to? Many nations and global Chapters also accept donations of supplies for their free clinics, outreach, community support work, etc.  Visit our Find a Chapter page to search for a group local to you in your country - and reach out to the Coordinator to see what the local needs are. YOu can also email the office and we can connect you to a local group to you. THANK YOU.
https://www.hwbglobal.org/find-a-chapter.html

We Always Need Funds to Ship Boxes!

We need funds to ship boxes regularly! A large flat rate box is $20.05 per box to ship, so any donations earmarked for our shipping fund are so helpful. If you would like to earmark donation for one project, note in your paypal submission. Thank you!

Why ship to our Wisconsin headquarters? 

​Often right after a disaster, people are scrambling to get supplies and volunteers coordinated, trying to find out what they need and when. When random items are shipped en masse, not only do relief workers have to intake, sort, verify safe/labels and organize - they also need to figure out what they have so they can make or assemble kits of what they need - all while they are scrambling to respond and get to the people that need them most. Once it dies down, they often have a LOT of leftovers and no time or funds to ship them to someone else - not to mention storage of all of the extras was not likely optimal (dry, climate controlled) during the response. Also, often by the time donations are collected, packed, and shipped from donors, the response is winding down. We want to be ready in advance, so we can mobilize support to local chapters and members quickly. We also have many Chapters hosting frequent free clinics and getting donation into one central place where we can work to fairly divide to reach the most people and clinics is also great! We can also ship to clinics monthly or on a regular schedule so they don't have to manage a lot of inventory and we can adapt and send what is needed seasonally.

So, at HWB we work to intake supplies here. We inventory, sort, and store in climate controlled location. We prep most needed items here, we can ship immediately as soon as there is a disaster or a clinic need. We also ship what is needed, and extras are kept for the next disaster or free clinic or need. This saves time, reduces waste, and helps the organizers focus on the people they serve in their communities. In addition to shipping for disasters we also support and empower local people to continue working in their own local communities long after aid organizations have gone and we ship weekly to many community clinics, projects, and chapters around the US.

Are you a business looking to donate supplies or become a corporate sponsor?
Make a tax-deductible donation today!
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​Contact Denise at director@hwbglobal.org


​Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.
~Ryunosuke Satoro