Division of Campus Life
Student Activities

Donation Box Policy

Donation boxes are permitted in the Campus Center, however they must follow the policy and procedure outlined below.

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  • Donation boxes must be reviewed and approved by the Campus Center Manager prior to placement. Permitted Items may include non-perishable food, clothing, school supplies. 

    • Who is eligible to submit a request?

      • A recognized student organization

      • A Brown affiliated office/academic department

      • An individual on behalf of a class

  • Donation box requests must be submitted 2 weeks in advance for review. 

    • A form must be submitted for the Campus Center Manager to review the following information:

      • Who is sponsoring/responsible for the donation box?

      • What is being collected?

      • Where are collections being donated?

      • What is the timeframe in which items are being collected (i.e. September 4th - 18th). Donation boxes may not exceed 2 weeks and must be checked daily. 

  • All donation boxes are provided by the Campus Center Manager.

    • Boxes are 15” W x 10” H x 10”D. You may not provide your own box for collection in this space.

    • Boxes are to be placed on the gr Campus Center, first floor near the ATM.

    • Donation Boxes must be properly labeled using the template provided by the Campus Center Building Manager.

    • Donation Boxes must have a clear start date and end date. 
    • Boxes should be checked daily during the agreed upon time frame (if more than one day) to collect contents and ensure it is not overflowing.
  • Please note that leaving a donation box in this area is at the risk of the supplier. This is a high traffic area and the building may not always be secure. 
  • The Campus Center Manager may deem it necessary to terminate the agreed upon timeframe should the box become neglected and without continuous check-ins from the sponsor.