Our Wishlist

Christmas Wishlist

Help brighten the holidays for women experiencing homelessness this Christmas.

PLEASE NOTE: Donation drop-off for Christmas is available from December 1–12 only, and we cannot accept items of toiletries during this time.

Download our Christmas Wishlist here.

Fill up a Christmas Gift Bag

Women at Catherine House will receive a Christmas Gift Bag, reminding her she is valued and supported.
If you would like to contribute to our Christmas Gift Bags, please choose from the following items:

  • Journals
  • Boxed chocolates
  • Perfume
  • Coloured pencils
  • Gift cards
  • Mindfulness colouring books
  • Word search books
  • Movie voucher ($30)
  • Keep cups
  • Hand cream
  • Body lotion
  • Face masks

Gift Cards: Give her the choice

A Gift Card gives women the dignity of choice: the chance to choose something for themselves or buy a gift for their child.

Gift Cards in $25, $50 or $100 denominations for Coles, Myer, Woolworths, Target, Big W and Kmart are greatly appreciated.

Christmas Shopping List

Each year, Catherine House hosts Christmas Lunch for current and previous clients. We accept food donations to support our lunch from December 1–19.

Christmas dessert & sweet treats:

  • Christmas shortbread or Biscuits
  • Gingerbread
  • Lollies & boxed chocolates
  • Fruit cake
  • Custard (UHT)
  • Pancake mix
  • Jelly
  • Pavlova bases

Please note: we are unable to accept donations of Christmas puddings, thank you.

Drinks:

  • Soft drinks (canned)
  • Coffee sachets
  • Hot chocolate sachets
  • Cordial
  • Juice

Breakfast essentials:

  • Jam
  • Vegemite
  • Peanut butter
  • Breakfast cereal/muesli
  • Honey

Condiments:

  • Mint jelly/sauce
  • Cranberry sauce
  • Tartare/seafood sauce
  • Mayonnaise
  • Tomato sauce
  • BBQ sauce
  • Apple sauce

Pantry supplies:

  • Crackers
  • Pasta sauce
  • Dried fruit
  • Gravy sachets
  • Cheese sauce sachets
  • Olives
  • Pickles

 

Please remember:

  • Ensure that all gifts are new and unopened.
  • Call (08) 8232 2282 or email [email protected] to arrange drop-off, as our address is confidential.
  • We can only accept items from this wishlist for our gift bags.
  • Donation drop-off is available from December 1–12 only.
  • We cannot accept toiletries or travel-size items.
  • Please don’t wrap any items – leave that to us!

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