Waipuna Hospice is calling on the community to donate quality used items to help stock its charity shops. Right now, it is especially in need of good-condition furniture and bric-a-brac.

Every item sold in a Waipuna Hospice charity shop helps fund specialist palliative care for people in the community facing a life-limiting illness.

Without donated goods, this care simply wouldn’t be possible, Waipuna Hospice retail general manager Jace Dowman said.

“We rely on the generosity of our community to keep our shops running,” Dowman said.

“Whether it’s a couch you no longer need or some unused kitchenware, your donations help us provide essential care and support for local families.”

The hospice does ask that donations are clean and in good, saleable condition.

“If you wouldn’t buy it yourself, please don’t donate it,” Dowman said.

“Unfortunately, we end up paying thousands in dump fees each month to get rid of unsellable items, which means less money going where it’s needed: care for our patients and their whānau.”

Donations can be dropped off at any Waipuna Hospice charity shop, or at the depots on Brook St in Tauranga or Domain Rd in Pāpāmoa. If you have larger items, you can book a free collection by calling 07 281 1755 and leaving a message.

Hospice care touches so many lives, from patients to whānau and friends. By donating your pre-loved goods, you’re not just decluttering, you’re helping to provide comfort, dignity and support when it matters most.