Thandi House | Needs List

Note: All items should be new or in excellent condition. For hygiene products, please ensure they are unopened and within their expiration date.

Current Needs

Category Item Description Urgency Price
Clothing School Uniforms (Size 8-10) Urgent R250.00
Clothing Winter Jackets (Size 10-12) Needed R350.00
School Supplies Backpacks Standard R200.00
School Supplies Stationery Sets Needed R150.00

Food & Nutrition

  • Non-perishable food items High Need
  • Canned fruits and vegetables
  • Rice, pasta, and grains
  • Cooking oil and spices
  • Baby formula and food
  • Nutritional supplements
  • Healthy snacks

Clothing & Bedding

  • Children's clothing (all sizes) High Need
  • School uniforms
  • Shoes and socks
  • Winter jackets and warm clothing
  • Bedding and blankets
  • Towels and washcloths
  • Baby clothes and diapers

Hygiene & Personal Care

  • Soap and body wash High Need
  • Toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Deodorant
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • First aid supplies
  • Hand sanitizer and tissues

Education & School

  • School backpacks High Need
  • Notebooks and paper
  • Pens, pencils, and markers
  • Rulers, scissors, and glue
  • Textbooks and educational materials
  • Children's books
  • Educational toys and games

Recreation & Play

  • Sports equipment
  • Board games and puzzles
  • Art supplies
  • Musical instruments
  • Bicycles and helmets
  • Outdoor play equipment
  • Age-appropriate toys

Household Items

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Laundry detergent
  • Kitchen utensils and appliances
  • Furniture in good condition
  • Light bulbs and batteries
  • Storage containers
  • Gardening tools and supplies

How to Donate Items

If you would like to donate any of the items on our needs list, you can drop them off at our facility during our operating hours:

Please note, we work by appointment only. Please contact us to arrange a pickup or drop-off.

Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

For large donations or to arrange a pickup, please contact us at:

Phone: +27 061 467 6612 (Whatsapp prefered due to bad signal)

If you would like to pop us an email, please visit our contact page

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Monetary Donations

If you prefer to make a monetary donation instead of donating items, your financial support helps us purchase exactly what we need when we need it.

Financial donations also help us cover essential expenses such as:

  • Medical care and medications
  • Educational fees and supplies
  • Transportation costs
  • Facility maintenance and utilities
  • Staff salaries and training
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