This list is not exhaustive; if you have something to donate which you think would be useful in a starter pack, please Contact Us to check if we could use it. All suggestions are welcome!

Kitchenware

• saucepans, frying pans, electric kettles/jugs (new)
• kitchen knives, utensils (e.g. vegetable peelers, tin openers, wooden spoons etc)
• casserole dishes, mixing bowls, plastic containers with lids
• dinner plates, bowls, tea plates, mugs, glasses, cups and saucers
• knives, forks, spoons, teaspoons
• washing up bowl, washing-up liquid, dishcloths, scourers, tea towels

Bedding

• duvets and covers (double and single)
• sheets (single and double)
• pillows (new) and pillowcases

Bathroom

• toothpaste, toothbrushes
• soap, shampoo, conditioner
• towels (bath towels, hand towels) and bath mats

Cleaning

• toilet rolls, toilet brush, bathroom cleaner
• dustpan and brush, mop, bucket, cleaning liquid

Sundries

light bulbs
wall clocks, alarm clocks
mirrors

* It is very important that everything is in good condition and clean

The general guideline is:
if you wouldn’t be prepared to use an item yourself,
don’t donate it to a starter pack.

We cannot use items which are stained, torn, cracked, missing parts, rusty, broken or showing significant wear. In addition, we have no facilities for cleaning donated items, so please make sure that anything you give us is in ready-to-use condition.

We cannot take used electric kettles, jugs, toasters, frypans etc. because we have no facilities yet for testing electrical appliances.

We cannot take furniture of any size, or clothing. If you have furniture  to donate, we suggest you contact the Furniture Recycling Project Angus (ph: 01241 437438) to arrange pickup or delivery.

We cannot take food of any sort. If you would like to donate food to a needy cause in Angus then contact the Food Parcel Project, who are located at the Old & Abbey Church in Arbroath.

We reserve the right to dispose of donated items we cannot use in starter packs in the best way possible; this includes selling it, exchanging it for something else (e.g. bric-a-brac for bed linen at a charity shop), donating it to another organisation or throwing it away (as a last resort).

Starter Packs Angus helps keep the landfill waste down by recycling unwanted household goods.

We sometimes visit the local recycling centres in Angus to increase awareness of our project and collect donations.

Celebrity Chef Garry Watson at Recipe Book launch in support of Starter Packs Angus, 2009.

Local MP Mike Weir and Councillor Donald Morrison were among the guests at a recent function in support of Starterr Packs Angus.

The volunteers at Starter Packs Angus took a trip out to visit Starter Packs Dundee in February 2010.

Starter Packs Angus materials and student helping make a Greener Angus banner at Seafront Spectacular, Arbroath 2009

Starter Packs Angus is proud to have Sarah Anderson, who is an Olympic medallist volunteering for us. here she is showing us her recent medals.

We have occasional sales at Starter Packs Angus which raise funds for our project.