You can also call or write to the President:

The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Please include your e-mail address

Phone Numbers

Comments: 202-456-1111
Switchboard: 202-456-1414

TTY/TDD

Comments: 202-456-6213
Visitors Office: 202-456-2121

Gifts & Items Sent to the White House

The President and the First Lady strongly encourage all Americans to consider sending contributions to their favorite charities in lieu of gifts to the First Family.

For security reasons, please do not send perishable gifts -- such as food, liquids or flowers -- to the White House. The White House is unable to accept cash, checks, bonds, gift certificates, foreign currency, or other monetary equivalents. Additionally, items sent to the White House are often significantly delayed and can be irreparably harmed during the security screening process. Therefore, please do not send items of personal importance, such as family photographs, because items may not be returned.

While President Obama, the First Lady, Vice President Biden, and Dr. Biden appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity, they request that instead you look to your local community for opportunities to assist your neighbors in need.

Are you interested in learning how you can help a military family through our Joining Forces program? Find out how you can get involved.

Learn more about the First Lady’s Let’s Move initiative and find out how you can help put your children on the path to a healthier future.

If you are an organization submitting comments on behalf of your membership, please use our Organization Contact Form.