These are some of the foods and toiletries that are most sought after. Please note that due to limited storage space we are unable to accept donations of furniture, toys, books or clothes. If you would like to donate items not listed below please contact us to discuss this.
We can receive these donations between 9am and 4pm, Mondays to Fridays. It is best to avoid coming between 11.30am and 1.30pm, as this is the busiest time in the centre. If you plan on bringing a large delivery, please contact reception on 02 9078 1900 first to prepare us.
This list is updated regularly, last update: 08/11/2018
Foods
Urgently needed:
Coffee (instant)
Cooking oil (vegetable, 1 litre containers)
Long life milk (1 litre containers)
Always needed:
Breakfast cereal (Cornflakes are popular!)
Canned beans (chickpeas, red kidney beans, mixed beans)
Condiments (honey, jam)
Dried fruit (apricots, prunes, dates)
Dried lentils (red or green)
Nuts (mixed, pistachios, cashews) and sunflower seeds
Noodles (instant)
Pasta sauce
Rice (1kg bags, Basmati is the most popular)
Soup
Spaghetti
Spices (chilli, curry powder, turmeric etc)
Tea (black, green, or chamomile)
Tinned fish
Tinned fruit
Tinned vegetables (corn, tomatoes, mixed vegetables)
Tomato paste
Toiletries
Urgently needed:
Deodorant (for men & women)
Nappies (mainly toddlers sizes 10kg+)
Shampoo
Always needed:
Dishwashing liquid
Laundry Powder (small packages)
Moisturiser
Razors (disposable)
Sanitary pads
Shaving cream
Shower Gel / Body Wash
Soap
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Please consider that people have to carry the items home, so smaller sizes are best, but we can break down larger sacks of rice, lentils or spices if needed.
Thank You for your support!