The Blanket Bank was created in 2012, when the New Brighton Project became a referral point for CEA's Curtain Bank. NBP’s Community Co-ordinator was visiting the Curtain Bank and found they often had blankets left in their collection bins — with no room to store them, they wanted to pass them on.
The NBP had some free space, volunteers willing to lend a hand and the project was a great fit with our vision—Creating Community Together. Each year has seen an increase in clients accessing the service as well as donations, which come from all over the country. Located at 105 Brighton Mall |
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How we can help youEach bedding pack consists of a duvet & cover (or similar) pillow case(s), sheets & 1 blanket.
Each client receives a pack per bed (single, double, queen, king – if required and depending on availability) and on occasion extras such as pillows, towels, wheat bags, hot water bottles, sleeping bags etc. To receive bedding, please contact us via phone (0275174250 or 3889920), email, facebook or drop in —tell us home many, and what size, beds you have and we will make up your packs ready to be picked up. |
How you can help us
Donations of clean, good condition bedding items are gratefully accepted from March through to September each year.
Collection bins can be found outside 105 Brighton Mall and at the Bridge Street Challenge Service Station. Arrangements can be made for large donations by calling 3889920 or 0275174250. |
Agencies we work with
Aged Concern, Alzhiemers Canterbury, Anglican City Mission, Barnardoes , Birthright, Cancern, CCS, Disability Action, Grace Vineyard Church, Help for the Homeless, He Waka Tapu , Megan Woods’ office, Pathway Trust, Positive Directions Trust, Poto Williams’ office , Pregnancy Help, Red Cross, Salvation Army, Te Puna Oraka, Te Waka Aroha/St Faiths, Te Whare Roimata, Victim Support, WINZ.
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