PLEASE HELP KEEP THE MAGIC GOING

We cannot do all this without you and the help of our community. If you could support us with a regular or one-off donation to help us keep doing what we do we would love it.

donations always needed!

We always need unopened, in date food items, as well as ​toiletries, nappies and good condition clothing. Just drop off to us at our community caff at Socco Cheta Community Hub, 44b Portland Rd SE25 4PQ anytime we are open:

Tuesdays to Fridays 10am-3pm

Saturdays 9am-2pm

faqs

Q: what donations do you take? 

We take any and all food donations that are in-date and unopened. 

We also take men's, women's & children's clothing above 5yrs old. All items need to be clean & in wearable condition. As we don’t have a lot of storage, we ask that clothes donations be "time of year" appropriate, i.e. we aren’t able to accept summer clothes in winter or vice versa. We take good condition shoes and trainers (again, we ask that they be "time of year" appropriate).

We always need sanitary products, toiletries, nappies and wet wipes.

We take towels and sleeping bags if they are in good, clean condition.

Q: what common items don’t you take?

We don’t take pillows or duvets unless they are packaged and new. We don’t take electrical equipment or baby equipment (eg baths, carry cots etc.) Nor do we take electrical items, furniture or large items. 

Q: …but I saw you put a Facebook post out for a large item the other day!

We occasionally put out posts for specific items that a guest is in need of, for example if they have moved into new accommodation and need essential items, or have just had a baby. As these items go straight to the guest, we don’t need to use our storage so can help them with these as a one-off. 

Q: I’ve got some stuff from your list I’d like to donate. When can I do so?

A: you can drop items from our list off to us any time we are open (Tues-Fri 10am-3pm or Saturdays 9:30am-2pm). Just come in and pass your donations onto to anyone in an SNCK t-shirt or apron. Unfortunately we’re unable to take donations at other times. 

Q: can you pick up my donations? 

A: we aren’t collecting donations at the moment, unless it’s a large food donation. Please email donations@southnorwoodcommunitykitchen.co.uk if you have a large donation that needs collecting.

Q: I have some stuff, not on your list to donate, would you like it? 

Unfortunately not.