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!
Leave us a gift in your Will
After looking after your loved ones, it's easy to include us in your Will by choosing a percentage of the residue of your estate to gift to us. Your legacy will help to pay our ongoing operating costs, like rent, power, and insurance. It will make a real difference to our ability to keep helping those who need it!
You can add us to your existing Will, or read about making a Will at https://www.consumer.org.nz/articles/wills
Donate things
We gratefully accept:
Baby clothing from Prem (00000) to Size 2
Bassinet and cot bedding (sheets, blankets, mattress protectors)
Nappies, wipes, breast pads, maternity pads (unopened packets please)
Toiletries (unopened) for both baby and mum
Carriers, front packs, wraps
Newborn capsules, carseats, booster seats**
Bassinets, Moses baskets, Pēpi-Pods, cots
Prams, pushchairs, high chairs
Baths and bath supports
Towels, muslin cloths, facecloths
Toys for infants, play mats, baby gyms
Reusable nappies
Breast pumps and sterilisers
Please note:
It would be wonderful if all donations were clean, please. This means that they can go straight out to a family in need.
**Newborn 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 parts, bolts, etc must come with the item.
We do not use:
Used bottles, dummies/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 9.00am - 12.00pm
Tuesday 9.00am - 12.00pm
Wednesday 9.00am - 12.00pm
Thursday 10.00am - 1.00pm
Friday 9.00am - 12.00pm
Please get in touch with us to arrange drop off outside these hours.
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, 9.00am–12.30pm, and Wednesdays 9.00am 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