Clothing
All items must be clean and in good condition. We do not have capacity to launder or repair items. Storage facilities are also limited, so we cannot store across the seasons.
We look for seasonally appropriate clothing (daywear) & shoes for men, women, & children & in particular
- Clothing suitable for young adult men and women
- Trainers & sensible shoes
- Jeans & trousers
- Warm coats and jackets (during winter only)
- New underwear & socks
- Baby and children’s clothing
- School uniform basics (without logo’s please)
- Suitcases
Sorry, but we cannot accept: wellington boots, 2nd hand socks & underwear
Items can be dropped off at Avenue Methodist Church, The Avenue, Linthorpe, TS5 6PE on Wednesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon.
Household Goods
All items must be clean, unmarked and in good condition. We do not have capacity to launder or repair items.
- Suitcases
- Bedding: Duvets, pillows, sheets, pillowcases & duvet covers
- Cot bedding
- Crockery, cutlery, glasses, mugs & cups
- Cooking pans and pots
- Cookware, kitchenware and kitchen utensils, Knives
- Household basics (bins, ironing boards, washing baskets etc)
Sorry, but we cannot accept: electrical items, bric a brac
Items can be dropped off at Avenue Methodist Church, The Avenue, Linthorpe, TS5 6PE on Wednesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon.
Food/toiletries
We are pleased to accept donation of basic storecupboard food and key toiletries, for example:
- Rice
- Pasta
- Cooking oil
- Sugar
- Coffee
- Tea
- Dried lentils
- Tinned tuna, and tinned chicken/beef stew
- Tinned tomatoes
- Jam/Nutella/peanut butter
- Chocolate
And
- Shampoo & conditioner
- Soap and shower gel
- Deodorant
- Toothpaste & toothbrushes
- Moisturizers for dry skin, like Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula, Aveeno, E45 lotion
- Sanitary products for women
- Baby oil
Items can be dropped off at Avenue Methodist Church, The Avenue, Linthorpe, TS5 6PE on Wednesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon.
Furniture
We aim to offer core items of furniture to those setting up home in the area for the first time. Items must be clean and in good condition. All upholstered items must have a label still attached confirm that they comply with fire retardance regulations. We look for:
- Sofas and suites
- Dining tables and dining chairs
- Chests of drawers
- Bedside cabinets
- Beds and clean mattresses
- Wardrobes
- Bookshelves
- Coffee tables
We have limited storage space, so cannot always accept donations even if we would like to. We can also sometimes collect items. If you want to discuss a possible donation please call our Project Manager Ailsa Adamson on 07970192841 or email MAPMbro@gmail.com
Priority request
At the moment, we a particular need for:
- Winter clothing
- Duvets & blankets
- Men’s shoes & trainers