We rely on food and clothes donations and fundraising from individuals, community groups and businesses to continue providing much-needed support and services to people who are homeless and vulnerably housed in Nottingham.
Our current most-needed items are:
Updated 3rd September 2026
BAKED BEANS AND BOXER SHORTS
Wish List
Clothes
- Boxers (new only, small, medium and large)
- Joggers (small and medium)
- Sports bras / crop tops for women (new only, size XS, S, M)
- Draw-string bags
- Hoodies
- Thick sleeping bags
- Trainers (size 7-10 for men, size 5+ for women)
- T-shirts
- Waterproof jackets
- Warm coats
Toiletries
- Disposable razors
- Roll-on deodorant
- Combs / hairbrushes
Ingredients
- Baked beans
- Granulated sugar
- Tinned chopped tomatoes
- Jars of cooking sauces
- Tomato puree
- Tinned vegetables
- Sunflower oil
- Salt/pepper
- Gravy granules
Breakfast
- Individual porridge pots
- Cereal – especially Weetabix, Shreddies, Coco Pops
- Marmalade, honey
- Chocolate spread
- Peanut butter
- Marmite
- Long-life semi skimmed milk
Drinks
- Instant coffee
- Decaff coffee
- Decaff tea
- Orange and blackcurrant cordial
- Fruit tea
- Peppermint tea
- Hot chocolate
Snacks
- Snack bars
- Cereal bars
- Biscuits
- Pot noodles
- Instant pasta pots
Gift Suggestions (to promote positive mental health)
- Notebook and pen
- Puzzle books
- Body lotion and hand cream
Donation instructions
Please bring your clothing, toiletry and non-perishable food donations to Emmanuel House Support Centre, 53-61 Goose Gate, Nottingham, NG1 1FE Monday to Friday between 9:30am to 4:30pm.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to collect donations and we don’t accept donations of furniture or used duvets.
Order from our Amazon Wishlist
Amazon often keeps gift-givers anonymous, so we can’t always say thank you. If you’d like confirmation your donation arrived, please let us know.
How we use your food donations
- We provide two meals a day for guests staying in our Night Shelter. We sometimes provide packed lunches for people who are working.
- We serve breakfasts and lunches on weekdays from our Support Centre. These meals are for people who are homeless, rough sleeping, in crisis or have ‘no recourse to public funds’ (those with restricted access to mainstream housing, welfare benefits or employment opportunities). The meals are cooked by dedicated volunteers and supervised by a member of staff.
- We give out food parcels to people living in emergency accommodation.
How we use your clothes donations
Your clothing donations are given to people who are homeless or vulnerable or sold to raise money in our charity shop. Our service users and our shop customers are looking for the same thing – quality clothing in good condition.
Charity shop donations needed
- Fashionable clothing
- Accessories – non-pierced jewellery, belts, handbags, hats and scarves
- Blankets
- Books
- Musical instruments
- Ornaments and gifts
- Shoes (especially trainers)
- Tents
Phones and other electronics
We accept donations of second-hand mobile phones, as long as they are functional and hold their charge for at least 8 hours (with minimal use). Please ensure you have saved anything you need on a different device, removed your sim card, and have reset to factory settings.
If you would like to donate similar electronic items (e.g. laptops, tablets, computers), or would like to purchase new equipment for Emmanuel House, please get in touch: donations@emmanuelhouse.org.uk
Supermarket vouchers and deliveries
You can send supermarket vouchers to help us purchase our fresh food. We prefer Asda, Tesco and Iceland. When ordering, please use:
Recipient name: Emmanuel House
Email address: donations@emmanuelhouse.org.uk
Address: 53-61 Goose Gate, Nottingham, NG1 1FE
Want to arrange an online delivery? Please email us first, so we can share what’s most needed: donations@emmanuelhouse.org.uk
Have any questions about your donations, or are you a food supplier or hospitality business? Please email: donations@emmanuelhouse.org.uk. We’d love to hear from you!
Financial donations
We accept payments online and also by cash, bank transfer and cheque. Please visit our financial donations page for more information.
Donations FAQs
Can you collect food donations from me?
No, due to limited staff capacity, we’re unable to collect food donations from individuals. If you are struggling, why not link with friends, family or colleagues and make a group donation.
We also have an Amazon Wishlist that enables you to order items online that will be delivered to Emmanuel House by courier.
Can you accept online supermarket deliveries?
Yes, please get in touch and we’ll provide you with a list of items we specifically need for that week.
Can I make something at home and drop it off?
Unfortunately, due to food hygiene regulations, we can only accept food that has been cooked in a kitchen that is registered with the Food Standard Agency and can provide a food hygiene rating certificate.
Can I drop off food donations over the weekend?
Unfortunately, we’re only open during the week. Please get in touch and we’ll see if we can make alternative arrangements
Donation guidelines
Condition
All items must be clean, dry, and in good, saleable condition. We cannot wash clothes, so please wash and dry them before donating.
We cannot accept:
- Furniture, bedding, curtains, household linen
- Bric-a-brac, crockery, glassware, kitchenware
- Media: DVDs, CDs, vinyl, audiobooks, 18-rated or counterfeit films/music
- Children’s safety items (car seats, carriers, high chairs)
- Protective gear, dentures, pierced jewellery
- Used/open cosmetics or toiletries
- Fur, ivory, gas/oil appliances, batteries, ovens
- Medication, solvents
- Upholstered items without fire safety tags and safety labels
- Used underwear, nightwear
- Weapons, toy weapons, blades
