Box Appeals

Box Appeals

Check out our various box appeals below and see how you can donate to SSJ.

First Night Box

Help those who have started visiting our night shelters or day service by donating a box full of:

  • Shampoo & conditioner
  • Shower gel
  • Deodorant
  • Toothbrush & toothpaste
  • Chocolate or cereal bars
  • Socks, gloves and scarves

Or why not donate £20 so that we can buy them a First Night Box?

Donate a First Night Box
Donate £20

Essentials Box

Help those who need basic essentials by donating a box full of some of the following items:

  • Cereal
  • Pasta
  • Soup
  • Tinned food such as vegetables and meats
  • Biscuits
  • UHT milk
  • Fruit juice
  • Toothpaste
  • Shower gel
  • Deodorant

Or why not donate £25 so that we could buy them an Essentials Box?

Donate an Essentials Box
Donate £25

First Steps Box

Help those who have taken the first step to moving off the streets by donating a box full of:

  • Good quality second hand ladies or gents clothing
  • Tinned food
  • A plate, bowl, cutlery and cups

Or why not donate £30 so that we could buy them a First Steps Box?

Donate a First Steps Box
Donate £30

Independence Box

Help those moving into a home of their own to reclaim their independence by donating a box filled with things like:

  • Cooking oil
  • Basic herbs & spices
  • Condiments
  • Stock cubes
  • Saucepans
  • Cooking utensils
  • Hand & bath towels
  • Bath mat
  • Tea towels
  • Crockery

Or why not donate £50-£100 so that we could buy them an Independence Box?

Donate an Independence Box
Donate £50-£100

Drop-off Locations:

If you would like to donate any of these boxes, please drop them into our head office in Southampton. Our address is 125 Albert Road South, SO14 3FR or contact us via fundraising@ssj.org.uk to discuss a more convenient drop-off point.

Looking to support us long term? Visit this link or reach out to: fundraising@ssj.org.uk

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One off donation

£12 could go towards providing essential items like toiletries, towels and a change of clothes for someone moving from rough sleeping into a hostel.

£25 could go towards providing a bus ticket and interview attire for someone to attend a job interview, giving them the opportunity to secure employment and rebuild their life.

Just £20

a month could help us provide a wide variety of activities, accredited courses and volunteering opportunities so that people can explore their strengths. This is vital to helping secure a route into employment, and ultimately in sustaining a tenancy.

Just £50

a month could go towards helping someone furnish and decorate their first ever home. Giving people this choice is central to recovering from years of trauma and essential to building the stability necessary to sustain a tenancy.

Just £100

a month could go towards providing ongoing support to someone seeking a safe and secure privately rented home, including assistance with finding a reputable landlord, navigating tenancy agreements, and setting up essential utilities.

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