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Sign up to make a monthly contribution

Join our monthly supporters club – LA2020

We know that there is strength in numbers, and that a little support from many goes a long way. Together, we can make a difference for the families with babies and toddlers who just need a hand up.

By donating a monthly amount you will enable us to plan our income, and to be more effective in our work.

Your  support will help us to:

  • purchase consumables such as nappies, wipes, formula, and toiletries for mums and babies

  • cover our operating costs, such as lease, electricity, insurance, and fuel for our deliveries van.

Become a monthly supporter

Click the button below, choose your amount, and select your 'subscription' frequency.

All donations will be receipted and are eligible for a tax rebate. Thank you for your support!

Give a one-off Gift

We rely on the generosity of people like you, to do what we do!

Your monetary gift will enable us to help more families around the Waikato. It will help us to purchase essentials for the families that need them. We do not want anyone missing out!

We can multiply your donation through our work, to achieve an even greater value of care.

All donations will be receipted and are eligible for a tax rebate. Thank you for your support!

Donate Things

What kind of things do we accept?

  • Baby clothing from Prem (00000) to Size 2 

  • Bassinet and cot bedding (sheets, blankets and mattress protectors)

  • Nappies, wipes, breast pads, maternity pads (unopened packets please), 

  • Toiletries (unopened) for both baby and mum

  • Carriers, front packs, towels, muslin cloths, wraps, facecloths

  • NB capsules, carseats, booster seats

  • Bassinets, Moses baskets and cots

  • Prams, pushchairs and high chairs

  • Baths and bath supports

  • Toys for infants, play mats and baby gyms

  • Reusable nappies

  • Breast pumps and sterilisers

Please note:

It would be so helpful if all clothing and bedding could be clean.

NB capsules, carseats and booster seats must have at least 6 month left before the expiration date. Please check here if you are unsure. If it's not listed on the table, then it's best to err on the side of caution and assume then your seat expires after 6 years. 

All carseats, bassinets, cots and mattresses must be in working order (not broken), clean, mould-free and come from a smoke-free home. All pieces/bolts, etc must come with the item.

We do not take:

  • Used bottles, dummys/soothers/pacifiers, cups, spoons and other feeding items

  • Safety-sleeps and cot bumpers

  • Opened packets of maternity pads

  • Bumbo seats

  • Broken or unsafe items

Our Te Awamutu drop off point is

405 Rickit Rd,
Te Awamutu

Open Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Thursday 10am - 1pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Other times by arrangement only

Other drop off locations

Bear & Moo, 20C Lake Road, Frankton (9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday)

Morrinsville Playcentre, 55 Lorne Street, Morrinsville (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9am–12.30pm, and Wednesdays 9am to 12.00)

Go online shopping for us!

If you don't have any secondhand items to donate but want to help, you can buy online for delivery to us. Helpful purchases include baby clothing (especially merino items), nappies, wipes, toiletries for mums and babies, small baby or toddler toys, or any other items that you know would be appreciated by families in need. 

Our postal address for deliveries is:
Loving Arms
144 Caxton Place 
Te Awamutu 3800

 

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