Your generous donations provide vital assistance for young women and gender diverse young people and/or any accompanying children. The Zig Zag housing team offer a range of supports that go beyond just sourcing accommodation. Homelessness impacts every aspect of a young person’s life and wellbeing, so the supports that we provide are often as varied and diverse as each individual’s situation and homelessness experience.
Our many years of combined experience tells us that the most useful gift for young people will always be the trusty GIFT VOUCHER! As we value and respect young people’s autonomy, the number one donation on our wish list is a ‘Gift Card’ or a monetary contribution that can be distributed as needed and provides choice.
Whilst we always appreciate community generosity, please review what we can and cannot accept. Unfortunately, we cannot always accept all donations, either due to government regulations or sadly due to our available storage space.
What we accept:
Toiletries
- Unopened, full size (not sample sizes) soaps, cosmetics, period products; toilet paper
Household/Kitchen/Pantry
- Unopened cleaning products and detergents
- New grocery items for the Zig Zag pantry – contact Zig Zag for the latest list via email at donations@zigzag.org.au
- New eyelet curtains (‘block out’ for privacy and safety is best)
- New laundry and cleaning items such as; laundry basket, powder, dish liquid, brooms, dustpans, cleaning products, sponges; mops and bucket set etc.
- New Manchester: (Sizes= Queen and Single)
- New sheet sets; doona covers; towels, bathroom sets
- Gift cards for Kmart, Big W or Target.
Baby Needs
- Unopened wipes, baby soap, lotions, shampoo etc.
- Disposable nappies (all sizes however toddler or ages 1-3 years are most common)
- Unopened tinned baby food (all ages), with long expiry dates
- New or handmade blankets/throws and indoor play mats
What we can’t accept:
- Electrical items
- Car seats for children
- Second hand pillows, doonas and other bedding
- Second hand kitchen crockery or cookware
- Second hand furniture
- Clothing and shoes
- Children’s/babies items, including baby formula, clothing and toys.
Do you wish to donate baby items?
While we’re unable to accept baby items directly, we encourage you to reach out to our friends at Baby Give Back, who supply us and many other organisations in Queensland with baby-related items when needed.
