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Donate Items
Help Us Provide Comfort, Dignity, and Practical Support
Donating essential items is a powerful way to support people experiencing homelessness. Whether it’s helping us run our Day Centre smoothly, providing fresh clothing for those in need, or contributing to our Emergency Bags for those sleeping rough, your generosity makes a real impact.
🧰 Items We Need for the Day Centre
To keep our centre running and provide a welcoming, supportive space, we rely on regular donations of:
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Toiletries: deodorant, shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, sanitary products
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Cleaning supplies: spray cleaners, paper towels, washing-up liquid, bin bags, floor cleaner
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Kitchen supplies: tea, coffee, sugar, biscuits, long-life milk
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Washing supplies: washing powder, fabric conditioner, antibacterial laundry cleanser
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Clothing (clean and in good condition): socks, underwear (new), t-shirts, warm jumpers
🎒 Items for Emergency Bags
Our Emergency Bags offer a lifeline to those still living on the streets. Each bag contains a selection of practical essentials that can offer warmth, safety, and dignity.
We always need:
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Warm hats, gloves, scarves
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Waterproof ponchos
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Reusable water bottles
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Non-perishable snacks: cereal bars, cup soups, tinned meals (ring-pull)
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Foil survival blankets
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Wet wipes and hand sanitiser
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Torches (wind-up or battery-powered)
📍Where to Drop Off Donations
Donations can be brought directly to:
Maidstone Homeless Care Day Centre
15 Knightrider Street
Maidstone
Kent ME15 6LP
Opening Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–2pm
If you're donating large quantities, please contact us in advance.
Phone: 01622 674064
Email: admin@homelesscare.org.uk
❤️ Make It Personal
Adding a short, handwritten note or a small message of encouragement with your donation can make a big difference to someone’s day.
📸 Suggested image: A close-up of a kind message tucked into an emergency pack or attached to a donated item.
🙏 Thank You
Your donations bring comfort, dignity, and hope. Whether it’s a pair of socks or a bag of hygiene items, you are making a real, human difference.
