I am getting together donations for St Martins Trust in Norwich, they help the homeless. I would like to take as much as possible up there just before Christmas.

I am gathering together tinned food, clothes, blankets, hygiene products, etc.

If you would like to help out in any way, it would be much appreciated not only by me but the people you'd be helping out. Feel free to ask any questions. You can message me also.

I don't mind picking donations up.

Thank you! 

Hi, I was wondering if you know a place that would accept used toy donations. I would also be interested in donating some canned food and hygiene products for the homeless as well. Where would I drop it off? THank you. 

I sent you a message :-) 

Wifey,

Sent you a message! 

Thank you guys!! I have replied to your messages, and Paula I have sent you a message :) 

Can someone send me a message? What exactly do you need and when? How much of it? 

They are needing the following donated: sleeping bags, waterproof coats, gloves, scarves, bags, rucksacks, blankets, belts, underwear, thermal underwear, socks, vests, t-shirts, Jumpers, Trousers, Jeans, shoes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, towels, flannels, soap, shampoo, deodorant/feminine hygiene products, tissues, wet wipes, vaseline, lip salve, sponges, hair brushes, head lice combs, razors, shower gel, tinned food, energy bars, tin openers & any food that is easy to prepare and can be stored. 

St Martins Trust does not take childrens clothes but I am willing to collect the childrens clothes/toys for The Salvation Army. Just let me know :) 

I am still collecting donations :) 

Would you be able to collect from my house? If so let me know when is a good time for you!! thanks 

Yes I can do that. Just message me a time that works for you, and your address :) 

Wifey,

It might be worth just double checking on the amount of clothing they are currently taking - have a word with Derek Player.

Although its not the end of the world as we have dropped the clothes into charity shops before - I just begrudge that a bit as I like to make sure our donations go DIRECTLY to the homeless.

PM me and we'll drop some bits round to you.

Well done, by the way - having lived rough on the streets of London myself at Christmas - this is a worthwhile cause VERY close to my heart..

Kind regards,

Carl 

They are needing the following donated: sleeping bags, waterproof coats, gloves, scarves, bags, rucksacks, blankets, belts, underwear, thermal underwear, socks, vests, t-shirts, Jumpers, Trousers, Jeans, shoes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, towels, flannels, soap, shampoo, deodorant/feminine hygiene products, tissues, wet wipes, vaseline, lip salve, sponges, hair brushes, head lice combs, razors, shower gel, tinned food, energy bars, tin openers & any food that is easy to prepare and can be stored.

I don't know about any of you, but hearing that list really drives home how easy it is to take the simple things in our life for granted...like a toothbrush?! Crazy.

Wifey, how are you doing pickups/drop offs? Do you have a place on base we can drop stuff off at and you pick it up or do we coordinate times with you directly?

We're just about done going through our household goods and settling everything in place so I'm sure that at the very least we should have a couple garbage bags full of clothes and some coats.

Also, I have a truck. If you need some help transporting the donations we can probably help out. :) 

Wifey,

It might be worth just double checking on the amount of clothing they are currently taking - have a word with Derek Player.

Although its not the end of the world as we have dropped the clothes into charity shops before - I just begrudge that a bit as I like to make sure our donations go DIRECTLY to the homeless.

PM me and we'll drop some bits round to you.

Well done, by the way - having lived rough on the streets of London myself at Christmas - this is a worthwhile cause VERY close to my heart..

Kind regards,

Carl

Hey!

Yes! I have been meaning to call them and double check what they do need but I know for the last three years that my Mum has been getting together donations, they have needed a lot of clothes.

Thank you! I felt very strongly about doing this this Christmas time and I am so excited to be able to take a lot of donations up there.

I will PM you! 

I don't know about any of you, but hearing that list really drives home how easy it is to take the simple things in our life for granted...like a toothbrush?! Crazy.

Wifey, how are you doing pickups/drop offs? Do you have a place on base we can drop stuff off at and you pick it up or do we coordinate times with you directly?

We're just about done going through our household goods and settling everything in place so I'm sure that at the very least we should have a couple garbage bags full of clothes and some coats.

Also, I have a truck. If you need some help transporting the donations we can probably help out. :)

I completely agree! When I was picking things up from the BX and Tesco, I was thinking about how simple things like nail brushes, sponges, soap, shampoo etc is to us but it will mean the world to someone else.

I am picking up donations/accepting drop offs/meet ups so we could organise a time. I would love to have everything ready to go around the 20th-22nd Decemeber. I am going to check the times with St Martins Trust.

My Mum does have a big car, but I will for sure let you know if we will need a truck. Thank you for your offer. I am going to take a picture of all the donations for you all to see when everything is together :) 

Okay! Sounds good, hopefully by next weekend then we should wrap it all up. :)

Thanks Wifey! 

Hi,
Are you still picking up donations for this? I would like to pass some things your way if you are still in need of some items. Thanks. 

Yes would like to know, I've got a few coats I was wanting to find a charity to give them to. Please let me know if you are still collecting for this
Thanks

Thanks to folks like you that do thing like this :) 

Yes I am still collecting things!

If you would like to PM a day and time that is good for you, we can arrange to meet up, or I can collect from your house I really dont mind. I am going to base tomorrow for a dentist appt in the morning. 

*bump* :) 

Okay, two big bags full and ready to go! 

Awesome! Would you like me to pick them up? Or meet you somewhere? 

Yes! Lets meet up! I'll send u a message. Thanks again Wifey! 

Wifey, did you get my msg? 

Hi wifey this is Vince with base hauls can you please contact me as i have a sizable donation for your cause. Also if you collect all the stuff and store it ill deliver all items to your charity for free of course.Thank you for your good heart :) 

No, I haven't gotten your message!

Thanks vincent. And, thanks for the offer for delivering everything, but my husband and I are going to drive up there, I'm really looking forward to it. 

Last week for donations! :) 

Wifey,

still waiting on responses from you. :(

I'll be at Lakenheath this morning. Can we meet up? (same msg thats in ur inbox...wasn't sure which would get your attention first) :) 

The bouncing star caught my attention first ;)

Sorry I've my FIL here! :) 

When is your last day for donations? I'm actually going through all our stuff and taking out what doesn't fit, products we don't use (We have TONS), ext. I can have it ready on Tues late afternoon/ wed morning.