Want to donate baby items, children’s or maternity clothing? Here’s where to reach out to.
Unsure of what to do with boxes of baby clothes, out-grown items and maternity wear? Donations are hugely appreciated and gladly accepted by these amazing organisations that cater to women and children across Christchurch. It’s best to double-check their websites and Facebook pages to see which items are currently accepted as some may have different immediate needs. Read on for where to donate baby items and children’s clothing around town.
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Where to donate baby items and clothing:
It Takes a Village Hub
Items accepted:
All donations must be in new or excellent used condition.
- Clothing (prem – 5 years old)
- Feeding items: plates, cutlery, bottles, breast pumps, sterilisers etc
- Toys and books
- Baby store vouchers
- Bassinet and cot bedding
- Changing and bathing items
- Large items (e.g prams/furniture) by arrangement
Drop the organisation a message to pinpoint your closest drop-off.
PIPS Christchurch
Items accepted: Donations of used-good condition, maternity and baby clothing, prem up to size 2, along with bedding and miscellaneous baby items and equipment.
Donations of clothing and smaller baby items can be dropped off any day of the week at their Wainoni office — 56A Shortland Street.
- Upper Riccarton / Ilam donation host can be contacted on 027 753 5095.
- Avonhead donation host can be contacted on 021 950 469.
- Halswell donation host can be contacted on 021 250 8540.
Clothed in Love
Items accepted: Preloved and new clothing ranging from prem to 16 child. Clean and labelled by size and gender.
- Jackets
- Tops, cardigans, sweatshirts and jerseys
- Bottoms, track pants, jeans, leggings, shorts
- Underclothing, singlets, socks, underwear, tights and thermals
- Sleepwear
- Swimwear
- Baby wear such as sleepsacks, mittens, stretch and grows
- Books
Drop-off locations are all around Christchurch, log on to their website to see the closest to you and to send a message to arrange a time.
The Nest Collective
Items accepted: Donations (new or pre-loved in excellent condition) of nearly all baby essentials, however, their greatest need is generally books, baby clothing (prem – size 1), blankets, bedding and towels. They also collect wool and fabric (natural fibres) for their Nest crafters.
Drop-off locations are private addresses of volunteers. Log on to their website to find a location near you, and make contact via the form to arrange a time to donate your items.
Battered Women’s Trust
Often left with no time to take extra belongings, those seeking assistance need a full household of resources. You can help by donating quality used goods, household items and clothing. Be sure to check their website for what resources are currently needed as space to house items is limited.
www.batteredwomenstrust.org.nz
Flourish Op Shop
Items accepted:
- Clothes in good condition
- Baby furniture and maternity items
- Electrical goods
- Toys
- Sporting goods
Donations can be made directly in-store at 445 Colombo Street
www.facebook.com/flourishopshop
Pro Love
Items accepted:
- Baby baths
- Prams
- Car seats and capsules
- Clothing
- Nappies
- Bassinets
Complete their donation form online or send an email to organise pick-up or drop-off options for your items.
The Aroha Project Rangiora
Items accepted:
- Clothes
- Toys
- Baby items
- Furniture
- Household goods
To arrange a donation, contact the founder via the Facebook group, “The Aroha Project Canterbury.”
Birthright Canterbury
Items accepted: Donations (new or in very good and clean condition), including:
- Clothing/school uniforms
- Toys
- Books
- Furniture
- Household items.
Contact the organisation via their website for the details regarding where and how to donate items.
www.birthrightcanterbury.org.nz
Rachel’s House Trust Rangiora
Items accepted:
- Nappies
- Toys and books for five years and over
Items can be donated to The Loft (Level 1, Eastgate Shopping Centre) during office hours Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Other organisations that accept donations:
- Hospitals with neonatal intensive care or special care units will have an area where you can drop off items directly at the reception desk. Hospitals mainly require Prem and Newborn sized clothing, and bedding such as muslin wraps and small cot blankets.
- The Little Miracles Trust: Distributes clothing and blankets between the hospital units based on their specific needs. All knitted clothing needs to be 100% wool, and you can post your items directly to 21 Raranga Street, Marshland, Christchurch 8083.
- Salvation Army Family Store
- SPCA Op Shop
- Red Cross
- City Mission
- St John
- Nurse Maude
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