Practical options to support the homeless, or those sleeping rough this winter.
Light Project Peterborough
- Hoodies and tracksuit bottoms – provides comfort and warmth
- Socks and underwear – essential items for those sleeping rough (must be new)
- Travel mugs – allows guests to take hot drink away with them from The Garden House
Deliver to: the Garden House, Gravel Walk, Minster Precincts, PE1 1YU weekday mornings 10am-12noon.
Centre 33
We often have the need to provide young people who are at risk of homelessness with practical items such as winter coats, sleeping bags or phone credit top ups/handsets. However, we cannot store such items. Instead, we like to provide up to £30 in Tesco vouchers so that the young people can purchase the items with the vouchers instead.
Deliver to: Centre 33, 4 Cumbergate, Peterborough, PE1 1YR on a Monday or Wednesday 10am-5pm
Outside Links – Supporting the homeless and ex-offenders
We are always in need of toiletries and underwear to provide on shower days:
- Shaving Foam, Razors, Deodorant, Shower Gel, Shampoo, Conditioner, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Female Hygiene products, Boxer Shorts all sizes, Female Underwear all sizes, Socks both male and female
Deliver to: Outside Links – 101 Wellington Street, Eastgate (up until 31.10.23. when they will be moving location). Weekdays 10.30am to 4pm.
Fairview Court – Supported accommodation for the homeless
We would welcome donations of non-perishable food items that we can use to develop cooking/life skills with residents, plus bedding and towels for those that move in without these items
Deliver to: 1 Oundle Road, Peterborough, PE2 9PB.
The New Haven – Supported hostel for the homeless
The following items are always beneficial for clients accessing the service, and those residing at the service, all items will be gratefully received
- Household items: Cutlery, Mugs (Microwave safe), Dinner Plates (Microwave safe), Cereal Bowls (Microwave safe), Saucepans, Baking Trays.
- Toiletries for males and females: Deodorant, Shower Gel, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Moisturiser, Hair Brushes, Combs, Face Flannel, Bath Towels, Bath Sheets.
- Tinned & Dried Foods: Soup, beans, peas, carrots, spaghetti hoops, dried pasta and rice, pasta sauce, cuppa soups, cereals
- Unused bedding for single beds: Duvets, duvet sets, pillows, fitted sheets
- Perishable foods – with at least 72hours use by life: Bread, fruit & veg, cakes
Deliver to: The New Haven, 21 Towler Street, Peterborough, PE1 2TX on a Weds or Friday, between 11am and 3pm.
Change, Grow, Live – Aspire Recovery Centre, supporting those recovering from addiction
Any donations of the following items would be gratefully received:
- Dry foods, gloves, hats, socks, general clothing, torches, blankets, waterproof ground sheets, thermal flasks.
Deliver to: Aspire, 102-104 Bridge Street, Peterborough, PE1 1DY, any week day, however, ideally Thursday from 3pm preferred
Peterborough Foodbank
Over 90% of food distributed by foodbanks is donated by the public – that’s why food donations are vital. Peterborough Foodbank lists food items urgently needed as well as food donation points where you can drop off food donations.
Donations can also be made to the Peterborough Foodbank Warehouse Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays between 10am-1pm.
Items need to be taken to the Foodbank warehouse, Dodson House, Fengate, PE1 5XG. Please note the warehouse and food donation points are for food donations only, if you have a voucher please visit one of our foodbank centres.
Peterborough Soup Kitchen
Peterborough Soup Kitchen generally takes tins of food and soup, pasta sauce, coffee, packet noodles, sugar, biscuits, cakes, crisps and savouries. To donate email supplies@peterboroughsoupkitchen.org.uk.
Care Zone
Furniture items can be donated to Care Zone at 11 Titan Drive, Fengate, Peterborough, PE1 5XN Monday, Tuesday and Friday 10am-3pm.
Time Stop
If you would like to help us make a difference to the lives of young people in your community you can make a donation of bedding and kitchen items to our ‘Moving On’ starter packs. Anyone wishing to make donations to Time Stop please email Time Stop Housing Manager: karen.milford@ymcatrinity.org.uk
Hope into Action
Lease a house to Hope into Action for five years, who take on refurbishment, maintenance and find suitable tenants. For more details visit www.peterborough.hopeintoaction.org.uk/invest
Prefer to donate money? No problem, we will put your money to good use by making grants to our hard working partners.