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 youA 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 3889920 or 0221563683, email, facebook — tell us how 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.
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 0221563683. We have a small team of dedicated volunteers, who sort and fold donations as they arrive. |
Agencies we work with
Actis, Aged Concern, Alzhiemers Canterbury, Anglican City Mission, Aviva, Plunket, Barnardoes, Birthright, ComCare, Compassion Trust, CCS Disability Action, Christchurch Aunties, Early Start Project, Emerge Aotearoa, Family Help Trust, Grace Vineyard Church, Help for the Homeless, He Waka Tapu, Housing First Christchurch, Insight, Megan Woods’ office, Men’s Urgent Accommodation, Mormon Church, Mother & Baby Unit.– PMH, Mother & Pepe, New Brighton Union Church, Pathway Trust, Pegasus Health, Positive Directions Trust, Poto Williams’ office, Pregnancy Help, Pukeko Blue, Pura Pura Whetu, Red Cross, Rockabilly Show & Shine, Salvation Army, Te Puna Oraka, Te Waka Aroha/St Faiths, Te Whare Roimata, Travis Rd Medical Centre, Victim Support, WINZ, Workwise
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