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Household

  • 29 December 20208 September 2025
  • by Cath

Household Item Donations

We supply families and individuals in need with essential household goods to transform their houses into comfortable homes.

Donated items are given to our guests as received and so we ask that you clean them in advance and only donate items that are in good condition and ready to use. All items must be free from stains or tears. We are currently in need of:

Updated 30 July 2025

Where to bring your donation…

Thank you for donating. We are able to accept donations on Tuesdays 1-5pm and Thursdays 3-5pm at our Compassion Centre (19 Lower Willow Street, Leicester, LE1 2HP). Please ring the doorbell when you arrive.

Support Us by Shopping Online with Give Today!

If you’d like to help but don’t have items to donate at home, or simply want to be sure you’re buying exactly what we need, just visit the Give Today website. There, you’ll find a list of our most wanted supplies.

Whether you’re buying one item or one hundred, there’s no minimum order and no delivery charge. Everything is delivered by courier straight to us, and you’ll get a confirmation email once your donation is on its way

Thank you for giving help to those in need.

Address & Opening Times

Open Hands Compassion Centre, 19 Lower Willow Street, Leicester, LE1 2HP
Emergency Food Store & Social Supermarket: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am - 12pm with Food Store Voucher

Essentials Hub (Clothing & Household Items): Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am - 12pm with Referral

Pie Night: Tuesdays 7pm

Donation drop off: Tuesdays 1-5pm and Thursdays 3-5pm. Please look on our donate page to find out what we are in need of.

You’ve not only helped give me a peace of mind, but you’ve also helped feed me when nobody else has. Thank you!

- Food Store Guest

Food Store Guest

What had previously been an empty box now feels like a home!

- Furniture Recipient

Furniture Recipient

You don't teach us just knowledge, but how to tackle real life situations.

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English Class Student

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