Waipuna Hospice is urging people to pass on their preloved, quality goods to their charity shops in a desperate appeal for goods donations.  

Waipuna Hospice’s retail general manager Jace Dowman says that they are not able to keep up with the demand for second-hand goods across their shops.  

“We’re experiencing an increase in customers through our shops, but a decrease in sellable donated goods. With more people having less money to spend on clothing, homewares, and other goods, our charity shops are being relied on to provide affordable goods for an increased proportion of our community.”  

Second-hand shops like Waipuna Hospice are becoming a staple for more people who need to stretch their money further.

However, without quality donations, Waipuna Hospice Charity Shops are unable to help our community by providing affordable goods and raising money to help fund hospice care. 

“Money raised from our charity shops is crucial for Waipuna Hospice to be able to continue providing care for the terminally ill and bereaved in our community. This money can’t be raised without quality, donated goods.”   

Furniture and bric-a-brac such as cups, vases, and trinkets are in high demand, but other goods like clothing, linen, and homewares are also needed. 

 Waipuna Hospice is emphasising the need for goods to be in a quality and sellable condition. With many people using charity shops as a dumping ground, Waipuna Hospice is having to take money away from providing hospice care to pay for the disposal of unsellable goods. 

“If you wouldn’t buy it because of its condition, please don’t donate it.” 

People can drop their donations at any Waipuna Hospice Charity Shop, or their depot on Brook Street. Alternatively, they can book a free donation collection by calling 07 281 1755 and leaving a message.  

To learn more, visit waipunahospice.org.nz/donate-goods.