It’s quickly came upon us and as we sat shivering in our cars this morning it was a stark reminder of those that don’t have such luxuries. Over recent years Cool Designs have supported the homeless charity, Crisis by acting as a drop off point for donations as well as arranging our own donations and collections for them.
Again this year we are offering the same and you can drop any donations in to a Cool Designs branch or give to any member of staff. Our final day for collection is Monday 18th December and after that we will transport all items across to Crisis in Newcastle.
Support Crisis this Christmas
in your shopping today
This year Crisis at Christmas in Newcastle will welcome over 250 guests who are homeless, lonely or otherwise isolated to their Christmas Day and Boxing Day event.
Please help us by donating any items from the list below. Most of their guests will be men, please keep this in mind if you are donating. Most left over items will be donated to West End Food Bank, a local charitable organisation supporting people in food poverty.
Food
A range of non-perishable products including suitable for diabetics, gluten free, vegan etc:
- Crisps and snacks
- Nuts & Dried Fruit
- Tinned / Cuppa soup
- Baked Beans
- Tinned vegetables
- Tinned fish / ham / chicken
- Tins of fruit
- Plain pasta / pasta and sauce sachets
- Cereal / Energy bars
- Healthy snacks
- Biscuits
- Chocolate / Boxes of chocolates
- Soft drinks / Squash (plastic bottles / cartons)
- Bovril / Hot chocolate / Coffee / Tea
- Tomato / Brown Sauce
- Nutella / Jam / Marmalade
Toiletries
A range suitable for different skin types (sensitive / dry etc.) but no aerosols or alcohol based products:
- Roll on deodorant
- Hand / Foot cream
- Bars of soap
- Sanitary products
- Flannels
- Shower gel
- Toothbrush / Toothpaste
- Face wash
- Face / Hand wipes
Clothing
Good quality pre-loved or new only:
- Shoes / Trainers
- New socks & Underwear
- Coats / Fleeces
- Jumpers
- Tracksuit bottoms / Trousers / Leggings
- T-Shirts / Sweatshirts
- Hats / Gloves / Scarves
Christmas gifts
Ideas include but are not limited to:
- Wallets / Purses / Bum bags
- Pans / plates, bowls and cups
- Cooking spoons
- Stationery: mini diaries / notebooks / pens
- Fleecy blankets
- Bath gift sets
- Thermos flask / thermal mug
- Hand warmers
- Battery powered radios
- Chocolates (including for diabetics)
- Tins of Biscuits
- Batteries
- Watches
- Torches / Wind up lighting
- Backpack
Other
Please also see Collection Guidance
- Tea-towels
- Strong black bin-bags
- Tin foil / Cling Film / Sandwich bags