Helping Children and Families in Hackney
Help us to support families in our community. We provide essential items for babies and children (0-12), including clothes and shoes, toys, toiletries, nappies, buggies and much more. Would you like to help other families? You can pass on your pre-loved items, buy items from our wishlist or donate money. Help us make a difference!
Making a big difference in Hackney
By December 2023 the Hackney Children & Baby Bank provided essentials to over 8,500 children in the Hackney area. Here’s a glimpse of how your donations have helped.
The Hackney Children & Baby Bank provided:
8287
Clothing packs
6387
Personal hygiene packs
4389
Nappies
6440
Toy and activity packs
We love...
Clothing and footwear
For babies and children up to age 12.
Formula and feeding equipment
Baby formula, sippy cups, weaning plates, cutlery, bibs, muslins, new bottles
Bigger items
Buggies, buggy boards, Moses baskets, baby baths, highchairs, baby bouncer chairs, playmats, cots and cot beds.
Personal hygiene
Toothbrushes, toothpaste, moisturisers, skin care, shampoo, shower gel, soap, period products, maternity pads.
Toys and books
Soft toys, dolls, cars, balls, blocks, sensory items, books, puzzles, fancy dress.
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Nappies and other essentials
Nappies, baby wipes, nappy cream, changing mats, changing bags.
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How to find us
Address:
174 Homerton High Street, London, E9 6AG.
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Opposite the Fire Station and behind Homerton Overground Station.
To donate
click here to make an appointment
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On the first Saturday of the month between 10am - 2pm we will be open for donations of baby clothes and other items on our wish list. Please see our blog item 'donation days are changing'.
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Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at hello@hackneybabybank.com
Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for updates, volunteer opportunities, and stories about the work we’re doing!
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Check our wishlist to see what we need most and our guidance for donations on our 'donate pre-loved items' section of the Ways to Help pages of this site.
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We don't have much space for storage - so please check on the wishlist to see whether we are accepting certain items before you come to donate.
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What's new?
Discover how you can help!
Check out our news for our current wish lists and updates on the Hackney Children & Baby Bank.
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