Marie & Michele coordinate the collection of items to donate to the Red Cross. On the first Sunday of the month, around 30 households across the area donate. They then take everything into the Red Cross office so it can be distributed to vulnerable people living in Derby.

If you can, please drop your donation into the boxes outside 22 Wheeldon Ave and 112 Kedleston Road, there from the Thursday before to the first Sunday in the month at 3pm. Otherwise use the enquiry form here to get in touch and collection can be arranged. This form can be used for any questions you may have about the collection.

The Red Cross ask for a range of basic food stuffs, including fresh fruit and veg. Toiletries are also welcome as are seasonal items and items for children. Please make sure your bag is marked as such if it contains fresh produce.

All donations are really appreciated, below is a list of the items that are in greatest demand if you are unsure:

• tins of meat

• tins of fish

• tins of fruit

• cup-a-soup

• tins of soup

• tins of potatoes

• tins of chickpeas

• tins of butter beans

• tins of beans

• cartons of UHT milk

• rice

• dried fruit and nuts (trail mix type packs for example, in individual packs rather than bulk bags)

• rice cakes

•  instant porridge

• chocolate bars

• energy/cereal bars

• pot noodle type instant snack that just require hot water

 There are no cold storage facilities at the Red Cross so could you please bear this in mind when making donations.