The Community Gift

How to donate

During November, you can donate until 3 December at:

• Libraries across Stockton-on-Tees - visit the libraries page to find your nearest one
• Municipal Buildings
• Bayheath House
• 16 Church Road
• Dunedin House
• Rediscover Stockton Shop (134b High Street)
• Billingham Community Centre (Learning and Skills)
• participating schools

What to donate

You can help by donating:

• toiletries (sets) and sanitary products
• shampoo and conditioner
• lip balm
• hand cream
• socks and slippers
• hats, scarves and gloves
• hairbrushes and accessories
• alarm clocks and other gifts
• toothpaste and toothbrush
• chocolates, biscuits and sweets

The team are also collecting unwanted winter coats which will be donated to community pantries and food banks across the Borough. Any warm coat is welcome - women's, men's and children's will all be given a new home.

If you would like to donate a coat, please drop it off with the Engagement Team at 16 Church Road.

Become a donation point

If you want to be a collection point or need any further information on how you can get involved, please contact the Community Engagement Team at engagement@stockton.gov.uk.

Craft pop-up sessions

As part of The Community Gift, throughout November we will be hosting free community craft pop-up sessions in community venues. In exchange for items donated from our wish list above, the Community Partnerships will provide a free Christmas craft and a hot drink.

Community wrapping sessions

You can also join us for our community wrapping sessions where we will come together, wrap the donations we have received, and enjoy a hot drink and some Christmas cheer.