who we are 

Loaves, Fishes and Computers (LFC) a 501(c)3 nonprofit located in Monterey County, California which purpose is to help local individuals and families overcome the digital and economic divides by providing low-to-no-cost computer systems, digital literacy classes, hands-on technology workshops, and technology assistance/computer repair for low-income individuals, families, seniors, veterans, children, people with disabilities and nonprofit organizations, while providing volunteers an encouraging and gratifying place to learn about Computer Science and Information Technology, and with the help of academic partnering organizations, engage in exciting, new education and career opportunities.

• Since 2009, LFC has reached over 48,000 low-income residents, distributed over 9,200 refurbished computers/Chromebooks, and reused and placed over 93 tons of computers instead of them entering the e-waste stream.​
• We rely on our 225+ yearly volunteers who put in over 1,500 hours per month in order to refurbish donated computers/Chromebooks for local low-income families. 

our chromebook donation initiative 

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With the growing prominence of Chromebooks in schools and the workforce, we are expanding our mission through our Chromebook Donation Initiative. We happily accept large donations from Schools.

The initiative aims to mobilize schools, offices, other organizations, families, and individuals nationwide to expand technology access to those in-need by donating and recycling their used Chromebooks in bulk. With your generous donations, we will continue to help people in-need. 

Learn how

Computers for Families:Together & Connected Workshop at University Park Elementary School,Salinas. CA (2019)

Why donate your Chromebook?

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​LFC provides ~1,500 - 2,400 computers per year to those in need for an average cost of $42/computer. With a modest annual budget of $380,000, we are able to do this because of the generous computer donations and grants we receive. All computers are warrantied, refurbished, data-sanitized, cleaned, bilingual and quality-checked.

LFC is also a place where our volunteers learn to work on computers, learn to interact with clients & fellow co-volunteers of all different backgrounds, and learn daily office admin skills. your donation is the key to making this happen.

Most importantly, however, every Chromebook that is diverted from the e-waste stream into a mailbox has the potential to have a second life and to open opportunities that will allow people to help themselves.

WHAT HAPPENS TO MY chromebook?

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On receiving your donation, one of our trained volunteer technicians will handle, securely erase, process and prepare your donation for another family or individual to reuse.

WHO WILL RECEIVE MY chromebook?

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It's our goal to provide as many free computers as possible to those people with the most limited resources. People who can prove low-income status or/are apart of a non-profit that serves low-income people are eligible to purchase a Chromebook for low-cost or no-cost.

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​HOW DO I DONATE MY CHROMEBOOK?

Using your carrier of choice, please ship your Chromebook to:

Loaves, Fishes & Computers
attn: CBdonation Initiative
938 S. Main St.
Salinas, CA 93901

We accept Chromebooks of all conditions. If a Chromebook is deemed not SALVAGEABLE, it will be RESPONSIBLY processed as ELECTRONIC ewaste with our R2/E-Stewards certified collector.

While all donations are tax DEDUCTIBLE, a tax DEDUCTIBLE receipt is not necessary for items valued under $250. That said, we will be happy to provide you with one at your request.

If you are a school or a large organization, and have a large quantity of Chromebooks to donate, please contact us directly: Dalia Gonzales, 831-393-9260 or Dalia@loavesfishescomputers.org

T E S T I M O N I A L 

I think I see Loaves, Fishes & Computers becoming a true service provider and continuing to fill the digital gap that leaves many families unable to access basic technology and information that many people take for granted. Through the Chromebook initiative , Family education campaigns, and partnerships with companies and non-profits, I think it can be achieved."
​ - Aaron Waters| LFC Board of  Director