Donate items we need
We rely solely on donations. Many of our guests lack access to items that many of us take for granted, such as warm clothes, toiletries and a guaranteed place to sleep.
By donating the items we need, you can help us to provide comfort, community and support.
Dropping off donated items
Please drop off donations at the Guest Hub on Alstone Lane during opening hours. These are: Mondays to Thursdays from 10.00am-3.00pm, and on Sundays from 08.30am-1.00pm. Note: we are closed on Monday 25 May.
Items we need
Our guests are mainly young men and women with complex lives, often on the move or street homeless. We therefore are very grateful for donations of the following items.
Clothing
- Men’s and women’s trainers
- Men’s and women’s jeans
- Men’s and women’s jogging bottoms
- Men’s and women’s hoodies and jumpers
- Waterproof coats
- Men’s boxers and socks — new or washed and in as-new condition
- Women’s knickers and socks — new or washed and in as-new condition
- Warm, thick gloves
Other essential items
- Sleeping bags (preferably in their stuff sacks)
- Tents (pop-up or two-skin, up to 4-person)
- Large rucksacks
- Flasks
- Torches
- Toiletries (anti-perspirant, roll-on deodorant, shaving foam)
- Dog and cat food (wet tins and dry food bags)
- Strong carrier bags
Items we cannot accept
We’re sorry, but we cannot accept the following items:
- ✘ Smart men’s clothing (including suits, slacks, shirts, chinos, and smart shoes)
- ✘ Smart women’s clothing (including skirts, blouses, heels, and dresses)
- ✘ Bedding (including duvets, sheets, pillows, and covers)
- ✘ Household items (including pots, pans, toasters, and plates)
- ✘ Furniture of any kind
- ✘ Children’s items of any kind
If you wish to donate any of the above items, they can be accepted at many many local organisations, including Emmaus and the Cheltenham Household Essentials Project.
Food donations
We use food donations for our street homeless guests. We are always grateful for foods suitable for those on the move or without cooking facilities:
- Pot noodles
- Tinned ham and corned beef
- Tinned fish
- Tinned hotdogs
- Tinned beans and sausages
- Squeezy cheese
- Tinned ready meals (e.g. macaroni cheese, ravioli, bolognaise, chilli)
- Chocolate spread and honey
- Cartons / tins of custard and rice pudding
- Chocolate and chewy bars
- Crisps
- Biscuits
- Cans and bottles of pop
- Small sugar and coffee sachets
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Donations of fresh food or kitchen equipment
If you are a food business or other organisation that would like to donate fresh food or kitchen equipment, please email our chef Marc on chef@cheltenhamopendoor.org.uk or give him a call on 07827 205456.
Amazon Wishlist
Shopping from our Amazon wishlist is an easy way to ensure the things we really need are delivered directly to our Guest Hub.