Thandi House | Needs List

Current Needs

Category Item Description Urgency
Food and Nutritian Non-perishable food items (e.g. Tin food) Urgent
Food and Nutritian Rice, pasta and maize Urgent
Food and Nutritian Healthy snacks Urgent
Food and Nutritian Breakfast Urgent
Food and Nutritian Long Life Milk Urgent
Hygiene and Personal Care Toilet Paper Urgent
Household Items Cleaning Supplies Urgent
Household Items Laundry Detergent Urgent

Food & Nutrition

  • Non-perishable food items (Tin Food)
  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Rice, pasta, and maize
  • Cooking oil and spices
  • Healthy snacks
  • Long life milk
  • Breakfast cereals
  • Bread and spreads
  • Margarine and Cheese
  • Proteins (fish, chicken, meat etc)

Clothing & Bedding

  • Children's clothing (all sizes)
  • Shoes and socks
  • Winter jackets
  • Duvet inners
  • Blankets
  • Pillows
  • Single sheets
  • Towels and washcloths
  • Underwear (New)
  • Tracksuits

Hygiene & Personal Care

  • Soap and body wash
  • Toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Deodorant
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • First aid supplies
  • Toilet Paper
  • Hair bands
  • Medium adult nappies
  • Bubble bath

Education & School

  • School fees
  • Whiteboard markers
  • A4 feint and margin books and paper
  • Pens, pencils, and markers
  • Rulers, scissors, and glue
  • Textbooks and educational materials
  • Children's books
  • Educational toys and games
  • Ink for printer - Canon I-Sensys MF628CW

Recreation & Play

  • Sports equipment
  • Board games and puzzles
  • Art supplies
  • Musical instruments
  • Bicycles and helmets
  • Outdoor play equipment
  • Age-appropriate toys
  • Craft supplies
  • Fuel for getting to activities

Household Items

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Laundry detergent
  • Kitchen utensils and appliances
  • Furniture in good condition
  • Light bulbs and batteries
  • Storage containers
  • Gardening tools and supplies
  • Herbs and Vegetable seeds
  • Mop and Broom

How to Donate Items

If you would like to donate any of the items on our needs list, you can drop them off at our facility during our operating hours:

Please note, we work by appointment only. Please contact us to arrange a pickup or drop-off.

Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

For large donations or to arrange a pickup, please contact us at:

Phone: +27 061 467 6612 (Whatsapp prefered due to bad signal)

If you would like to pop us an email, please visit our contact page

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Monetary Donations

If you prefer to make a monetary donation instead of donating items, your financial support helps us purchase exactly what we need when we need it.

Financial donations also help us cover essential expenses such as:

  • Medical care and medications
  • Educational fees and supplies
  • Transportation costs
  • Facility maintenance and utilities
  • Staff salaries and training
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