FAQ | Gap Inc Gives 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Gap Inc. Gives?

Gap Inc. Gives is our annual holiday tradition and an opportunity to come together while giving back to the community. In November and December, teams participate in Gap Inc. Gives by collaborating with local community organizations to provide gifts and other essential items to those in need. Teams can also continue their regular volunteer activities as part of Gap Inc. Gives.

San Francisco based employees, and those employees that have teams/colleagues in San Francisco, can participate in Gap Inc. Gives by fulfilling the wishes of children, teens, adults and families throughout the Bay Area, many of whom might not otherwise receive gifts.

2. How do I participate this year?

1. Choose how you'd like to participate.

You can participate individually or as part of a team. Most employees participate with their teams, but you're also welcome to participate on your own and involve family or friends!

2. Register to participate.

Participating as a team? Designate one person to serve as your team captain. Only the team captain needs to register on behalf of the team.
Participating individually? Register on your own.

3. Drop off your gifts.

All gifts must be dropped off at our Gift Drop-Off Event on Tuesday, December 9, from 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Team captains can drop off gifts on behalf of their entire team, or team members can bring their gifts individually. If you're unable to attend, please coordinate with your team captain or a colleague to ensure your gifts are delivered.

Working remotely? You can still participate! Simply ship your gifts to your team captain or another colleague in San Francisco who can drop them off on your behalf.

3. Who am I supporting?

Through Gap Inc. Gives, employees will help make the holidays brighter for individuals and families served by GLIDE, St. Anthony’s, and the Don Fisher Boys & Girls Clubhouse. In partnership with HandsOn Bay Area, wish lists will be collected from our nonprofit partners and shared online with Gap Inc. employees. Employees can select a wish list, purchase the requested gifts, and drop them off at our designated gift drop-off event for delivery to the individuals and families we’re supporting.

GLIDE Foundation
GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice, dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, and transforming lives. Through our integrated comprehensive services, advocacy initiatives, and inclusive community, we empower individuals, families and children to achieve stability and thrive. GLIDE is on the forefront of addressing some of society's most pressing issues, including poverty, housing and homelessness, and racial and social justice.

St. Anthony Foundation
The mission of St. Anthony Foundation is to feed, heal, shelter, clothes, lift the spirits of those in need, and create a society in which all people flourish. We are committed to providing the poor of San Francisco with basic needs and services as a gateway to reclaiming their sense of dignity and progressing toward stability.

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco | Don Fisher Clubhouse
The Don Fisher Clubhouse provides a safe, welcoming space where young people can learn, grow, and thrive. Located in San Francisco’s Western Addition neighborhood, the Clubhouse serves more than 200 youth daily through programs focused on academic success, leadership development, sports, creative arts, and enrichment opportunities that help young people build confidence and reach their full potential.

4. Who can participate in Gap Inc. Gives?

All Gap Inc. employees are encouraged to participate. If you are not based in San Francisco, you can coordinate with a local team member to ensure your gift is delivered at our gift drop off event.

5. How many wish lists should my team select?

That's up to you! Before selecting wish lists, we encourage team captains to check with their teams to gauge interest and determine how many individuals they can support.

Typically, each participating employee fulfills one wish list, with gifts costing up to approximately $50 per person. Employees who prefer to contribute a smaller amount can also pool their contributions with other team members to fulfill a wish list together.

Pro tip! Send a quick email to your team to gauge participation before selecting wish lists. Use our sample email below to get started!

Sample email:

Subject line: Join our team for Gap Inc. Gives!

Hi team,
It's time for Gap Inc. Gives! This holiday season, we're helping fulfill wish lists for individuals and families served by GLIDE, St. Anthony's, and the Don Fisher Boys & Girls Clubhouse in San Francisco.
I'll be coordinating our team's participation and would love for you to join!

Here's how it works:

Each participating team member will be assigned a wish list to fulfill, with gifts typically costing up to $50.
If you'd prefer to contribute a smaller amount, just let me know! We can combine contributions from multiple team members to fulfill a wish list together.
I'll coordinate our team's registration and wish list selections, so you don't need to register individually.
All gifts must be dropped off on Tuesday, December 9, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. I'll help coordinate our team's gift drop-off.

Want to participate?
Please reply to me by [DATE] to let me know if you'd like to fulfill a wish list. If you'd prefer to contribute a smaller amount, just let me know how much you're comfortable contributing.

Once I have a sense of participation, I'll select our team's wish lists and share next steps.

Thanks for helping make the holidays a little brighter for our community!
[NAME]

6. When and how will I receive my wish lists?

Once you've determined how many individuals you or your team would like to support, you can select your wish lists through the online registration site.

Wish lists will be assigned immediately upon selection and will be available in your online account. You can log back into your account at any time to view your assigned wish lists and gift requests.

7. How do I prepare my gifts?

Please do not wrap your gifts as we need to confirm your item once you drop off at the 2 Folsom Gift Drop Off event on December 9.

Please provide gift receipts. This makes it easy for families to return any gifts or clothing items that do not fit.

8. How will I know what to buy?

Our nonprofit partners connect directly with community members to learn what's on their holiday wish lists, from Crock-Pots to Barbies and everything in between!

Your assigned wish lists will be available in your online account. Please purchase the requested gifts, which typically cost up to $50 per person.

Team captains are responsible for distributing wish lists to team members and coordinating gift drop-off on December 9. If remote employees are participating, please arrange for their gifts to be shipped to you or another colleague in time for the drop-off event.

9. How do I create my account?

Visit the homepage and click on the Register or Log In button. You will be asked to enter your contact information, your brand or function, and if you are registering as an individual or team captain. If you are a team captain, please mark yourself as such and enter in the number of team members that are participating with you.

If you've participated in years past, you will still need to create an account as the site is wiped of user data and refreshed for the new year!

10. How do I access my family's wish list?

To get started, visit the homepage and click on the "Register" or "Log In" button. You’ll need to provide your contact information and specify your brand or function, along with indicating whether you’re registering as an individual or a team captain. If you are a team captain, please mark yourself as such and enter the email addresses of the employees on your team who are participating. You can return to this section later if needed, but providing this information now helps us account for all participants and track overall engagement

If you’ve participated in previous years, please note that you will need to create a new account, as all user data has been cleared and the site has been refreshed for the new year!