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.
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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