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How Can I Donate Items?

Donate physical items to help us create more wellbeing packs for people in need

Item Donations Welcome!

Yes! We're currently setting up collection points in Peterborough. Please email us at info@help4homeless.xyz to arrange a drop-off. We especially need new socks, hygiene items, non-perishable snacks, and hand warmers. Every item helps us create more wellbeing packs for those in need.

Item donations are a wonderful way to support our mission - they directly become part of the wellbeing packs we distribute to homeless people in Peterborough.

Most Needed Items

🧦 Warm Essentials

  • • New warm socks (all sizes)
  • • Hand warmers
  • • Gloves and hats
  • • Lip balm
  • • Small blankets

🪥 Hygiene Items

  • • Toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • • Wet wipes
  • • Deodorant
  • • Soap
  • • Tissues

🍫 Food & Drink

  • • Non-perishable snacks
  • • Instant hot chocolate
  • • Granola bars
  • • Dried fruit and nuts
  • • Bottled water

🩹 First Aid & Other

  • • Plasters
  • • Notepad and pen
  • • Tissues
  • • Small toiletry bags
  • • Tote bags for packing

Donation Guidelines

What We Can Accept

  • • New items only (for hygiene and clothing)
  • • Unopened food and drink products
  • • Travel-sized items preferred
  • • Items within expiration dates
  • • Clean, usable condition

What We Cannot Accept

  • • Used clothing or shoes
  • • Opened food or drink
  • • Expired items
  • • Large furniture or appliances
  • • Medications or medical supplies

How to Donate Items

📧 Arrange Drop-Off

Email us to schedule a convenient time and location for your donation drop-off.

Email to Arrange

📍 Collection Points

We're setting up collection points around Peterborough. Contact us for the nearest location.

Find Collection Points

Collection Points (Coming Soon)

🚧 We're Currently Setting Up Collection Points

We're working with local businesses and community spaces to establish permanent collection points across Peterborough. In the meantime, please contact us directly to arrange drop-offs.

🏢 Business Partners

Local shops and offices that will host donation bins for community convenience.

🏫 School Locations

School collection points for student and family donations during term time.

🏪 Community Centers

Community hubs and centers where people can drop items during opening hours.

🏠 Private Drop-Off

Private residences where volunteers can accept donations by appointment.

Organize a Collection Drive

Want to make an even bigger impact? Organize a collection drive at your workplace, school, or in your community!

📋 Planning Your Drive

Contact us for support materials, collection bins, and guidance on running a successful drive. We'll help you every step of the way.

🎯 Focus Items

We'll help you choose the most needed items and provide a wishlist that changes seasonally based on what homeless people need most.

📊 Impact Tracking

We'll track how many packs your donations help create and share the impact with your group or organization.

Business & Bulk Donations

🏢 Corporate Support

Businesses can donate bulk quantities of items, host collection drives, or provide storage space for donations.

🏪 Retail Partners

Retailers can donate end-of-line items, overstock, or customer-donated goods through collection points.

📦 Logistics Support

Companies with transport or storage capabilities can help us move and store donations efficiently.

🎁 Employee Programs

Set up workplace donation programs or matching initiatives to multiply employee contributions.

Your Item Impact

1 Pair

of warm socks = comfort and health protection

5 Items

can complete one wellbeing pack

Every Item

directly helps someone in Peterborough

Ready to Donate Items?

Your physical donations directly help people in need in Peterborough