ACCEPTED DONATIONS

 

Warm Blankets For Everyone has grown considerably, and storage space at our Workshop is limited. The organisations we support are also becoming more specific about the items they require. To help keep our Workshop tidy, efficient and flowing, and to ensure donations meet the needs of those we support, we can only accept the items listed below.

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Please contact 0424 095 151 before delivering or donating items so that suitable arrangements can be made.

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WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:

• Fabric: Cotton, curtaining, flannelette, polar fleece and tracksuiting.
  NO silks, satins or laces.

• Older-style woollen blankets: Must be clean and free from stains and holes. Satin binding can be repaired if the remainder of the blanket is in good condition.

• Knitted or crochet rugs: Suitable for a single bed or as a lap rug for a wheelchair user or patient.

• Doonas: Must be clean and free from stains.

• Quality doona covers: Suitable for reuse or to be made into blanket toppers.

• Unfinished patchwork: Only accepted if it can be completed into a single-bed blanket.

• Wool and crochet cotton

• Thread and sewing supplies: NO buttons please.

• Library bags: Approximately 40cm long x 35cm wide, with a 65cm strap.

• Toiletry bags: Approximately 40cm long x 35cm wide, with a drawstring closure.

• Knitted or crochet squares: 25.4cm x 25.4cm. We have volunteers who can join donated squares together.

 

The correct sizing required is to be as close as possible to:

• Lap Blanket: 100cm wide x 140cm long

• Single Bed Blanket: 148cm wide x 194cm long

• Joined Squares: 5 squares across x 7 squares down

• Individual Knitted or Crochet Squares: 25.4cm x 25.4cm

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​Thank you for helping us make the best use of our Workshop space and ensuring the items we create and distribute are suitable for the people and organisations we support.