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Drive & Drop

Drive & Drop 2026 is here!

On Saturday & Sunday 7th & 8th March 2026, our volunteers will be ready and waiting at locations around the country, to collect your donations of new baby essentials for families in need.

Drive & Drop is a hugely important campaign for us, as it helps us stock our hubs up with everything they need to be able to provide basic necessities to so many families.

 Below is the full list of items we are collecting.

Click the button for a list of donation locations & times for 2026!

Items Accepted at Drive & Drop

(new/unopened only please!)

  • Packs of Nappies – sizes 1 & 2
  • Baby Hooded Towels
  • Cellular Blankets
  • Packs of Baby Bibs
  • Nappy Sacks
  • Nappy Cream
  • Baby Wash / Baby Shampoo
  • Packs of Sleepsuits (Babygros) & Vests (Bodysuits) in size 0-3m
  • Baby Sponges, Baby Cotton Wool, Baby Wipes
  • Maternity Items for bringing into Hospital – maternity nightdresses, slippers/fluffy socks, toilet bags, sanitary towels, breast pads, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant
  • Unopened Gift Items for Mothers – hand cream, lip balm, body lotion, cosmetic gift sets

           (no candles or glass items please)

 

Financial donations also accepted on the day or donate online!

 

If you can’t get to the shops, or can’t make it to a collection point, don’t worry!

You can still donate to support our appeal by sponsoring a bundle of items for a family in need or choose your own preferred amount to donate – just click the links below!

Every donation will go directly to a family in need. Thank you for your support