Donating Goods
We are highly dependent on the goods we receive. Below you will find the list of items we collect and can use:
- Bandages and medicines (only unopened packages, not past expiration date)
- Medical aids, such as knee braces or eyeglasses
- Specific medical supplies such as tube feeding, catheterization materials, bandages, and hospital equipment
- Crutches, walking sticks, walkers, wheelchairs
- New clothing (no used clothing). Especially in demand: new underwear and socks
- (rubber) work boots, walking/army boots. No normal shoes
- Blankets, sheets, duvets, and covers
- Sleeping bags
- Tea towels, towels (including bath towels)
- Folding beds / stretchers
- Incontinence materials
- Toiletries such as shampoo, soap, toothpaste/toothbrush, sanitary pads
- Wet wipes for personal hygiene
- Small electrical appliances such as hairdryers, sewing machines, etc.
- Pots, cutlery, thermos flasks, etc. (no ceramics or glass)
- Canned food / non-perishable food, including instant meals such as noodles and powdered energy drinks
- Energy / muesli / protein bars
- Instant coffee and tea
- Toys that are not language-specific, preferably clean and neat stuffed animals, puzzles, and coloring pencils
- Battery-powered lamps
- Laptops, tablets, and phones (not too old)
- Tools, both hand tools and electric/motorized