This year, we are proud to support The Upper Room, a local charity who provide a range of services to the homeless community. Please bring your donations to school on Friday 1st October and we will arrange for them to be collected.
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THE UPPER ROOM 2021 HARVEST DONATIONS WISHLIST
· Food that has passed its sell-by-date cannot be accepted.
· We prefer dry/tinned food with at least 12 months remaining for consumption.
· Bold = particularly needed
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Preferred
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Also welcomed
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No thanks
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PPE
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disposable gloves
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antibacterial hand gel and hand wash
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Basics
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jarred sauces
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chutneys and pickles
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olive oil
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chilli sauce
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cooking oil (sunflower preferably)
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vinegar – any type
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Canned goods
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fish (salmon or tuna)
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pulses
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spaghetti
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meat,
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macaroni cheese
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soup
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baked beans
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vegetables
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Dried goods
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pulses
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spaghetti
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Seasonings
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stock cubes – vegetable / chicken / beef
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salt
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bouillon powder
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ground pepper
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tomato puree
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Breakfast foods
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cereals, porridge, jam, etc.
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Snacks
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biscuits
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Drinks
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instant coffee
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squashes
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loose tea
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long life milk
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juices
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Clothing
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trainers and shoes (good condition)
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scarves
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underwear and socks
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winter hats and gloves (large)
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winter coats
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clean casual warm clothing in good condition
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black shirts and trousers
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Toiletries
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disposable razors
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shampoo, shower gel
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shaving foam/gel
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body lotions
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soap bars
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pocket-size packets of tissues
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deodorants
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nail-clippers
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Cleaning items
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bleach
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anti-bacterial all-purpose cleaning spray
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disinfectant
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Milton Steriliser
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toilet cleaner, toilet bowl rim blocks, toilet cistern blocks
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washing up liquid
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strong black garbage and bin liner sacks (large)
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rubber gloves, latex/hygiene gloves (large/medium size)
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sponges for kitchen (large)
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kitchen rolls (catering size preferably)
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toilet rolls
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cling-film and tin foil (catering size preferably)
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Equipment
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sleeping bags
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disposable cutlery*
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take-away containers with lids*
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* eco-friendly items are preferred
Other donations
You can also donate to The Upper Room in other ways:
- Gift vouchers from food stores (Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Waitrose, etc)
- Direct donations to The Upper Room
Please contact us on 020 8740 5688 for further information.
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