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BBC Radio Solent Soapbox Appeal
Thousands of people across the South are feeling the impact of the rising cost of living. For many, everyday essentials like soap, toothpaste, and personal care products are now unaffordable.
Throughout January, BBC Radio Solent is helping collect donated toiletries and cleaning products so local community schemes can share them with anyone who needs a little extra support.
You can be part of the BBC Radio Solent Soapbox Appeal by donating unopened items at drop-off points across Hampshire, Dorset, and the Isle of Wight.
Below are ideas of items to donate - and all our drop-off locations.
Items to donate
New and unopened toiletries including:
- Body lotion
- Body spray
- Body wash
- Body wipes
- Bubble bath
- Cleanser & creams
- Deodorant
- Face wash
- Gift sets
- Grooming products
- Hair styling products
- Hair care products
- Nail care products
- Perfume
- Period products
- Shampoo & conditioner
- Shower gel
- Skincare
- Toothpaste & toothbrush
New and unopened household cleaning products including:
- Dishwasher tablets
- Household cleaning items
- Laundry detergent
- Sponges and cloths
- Tissues
- Toilet paper
- Washing up liquid
Drop Off Locations
Dorset area:
- Allendale Community Centre Hanham Rd, Wimborne Minster, Wimborne BH21 1AS.
- Bayside Fitness Club, 54 Willis Way, Poole BH15 3SY.
- Castleman Community Larder, 136 Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0JB.
- Dorchester Town Council Office, 19 North Square, Dorchester, DT1 1JF. (Also collecting donations of cereals, tins of soups, beans, rice, pasta, tinned tuna & fruit squash.)
- Family Matters Baby Bank, 14 Cambridge Road, Weymouth, DT4 9TJ. (Open Mondays 2-4, Tuesdays 10-3, and Thursdays 12-3.)
- Ferndown Community Support CIC, Ferndown Day Centre (rear), Library Road, Ferndown, BH22 9JP.
- Help and Kindness, Agriculture House, Acland Road, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1EF.
- Hope For Food, Unit 13, West Howe Industrial Estate, Elliott Road Bournemouth BH11 8LZ.
- Junction Sports and Leisure Centre, Station Approach, Broadstone BH18 8AX.
- Stourvale Centre, 108 Stourvale Road, Southbourne BH6 5JB.
- Wimborne Food Bank+, Leigh Park Community Centre, Gordon Road, Wimborne, BH21 2AP.
- YMCA Bournemouth, Delta House, Westover Road, Bournemouth BH1 2BS.
Hampshire County Council Libraries. (Unopened toiletries only please. They’re unable to accept donations of cleaning products).
- Alton Library, Vicarage Hill, Alton, GU34 1HT.
- Basingstoke Discovery Centre, Festival Place, Basingstoke, RG21 7LS.
- Bishop's Waltham Library, Free Street, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1EE.
- Chineham Library, Chineham District Centre, Basingstoke, RG24 8BQ.
- Fleet Library, Fleet Road, Fleet, GU51 4BX.
- Gosport Discovery Centre High Street, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1BT.
- Havant Library, Havant Meridian Centre, Havant, PO9 1UN.
- Hayling Island Library, Elm Grove, Hayling Island, PO11 9EE.
- Hedge End Library, Upper Northam Road, Hedge End, SO30 4DY.
- Leigh Park Library, Park Parade, Leigh Park, PO9 5AB.
- Netley Library, Station Road, Netley, SO31 5DT.
- Overton Library, High Street, Overton, RG25 3HB.
- Ringwood Library, Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DW.
- Tadley Library, Mulfords Hill, Tadley, RG26 3JE.
- Totton Library, Library Road, Totton, SO40 3RS.
- Winchester Library, The Arc, Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8SB.
- Yateley Library, School Lane, Yateley, GU46 6NL.
Information offices in the New Forest:
- Fawley Information Office, Jubilee Hall, The Square, Fawley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1DD. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am to 3pm.
- Fordingbridge Information Office, Kings Yard, Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1AB. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am to 4pm.
- Hythe Information Office, The Grove, St Johns Street, Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 6BZ. Monday and Tuesday 9.30am to 4.00pm (closed between 12.30pm and 1.30pm) and Wednesday, 9.30am to 1.30pm.
- Lymington Information Office, Town Hall, Avenue Road, Lymington, SO41 9ZG. Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.
- Lyndhurst Information Office, Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7PA. Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.
- New Milton Information Office, Town Hall, 2 Ashley Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6AS. Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.
- Ringwood Gateway Information Office, The Furlong, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1AT. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9am to 4pm. Closed on Tuesdays.
- Totton and Eling Information Office, Civic Centre, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3AP. Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4.30pm, and Friday 9am to 4pm.
Portsmouth Libraries:
- Alderman Lacey, Tangier Road, Copnor, Portsmouth, PO3 6H.
- Beddow Library, Milton Road, Milton, Portsmouth, PO4 8PR.
- Carnegie Library, Fratton Road, Fratton, Portsmouth, PO1 5EZ.
- Portsmouth Central Library, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2DX.
- Cosham Library, Spur Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3EB.
- North End Library, Gladys Avenue, Northend, Portsmouth, PO2 9AX.
- Paulsgrove Library, Marsden Road, Portsmouth, PO6 4JB.
- Portsea Library, John Pounds Community Centre, 23 Queen Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3HN.
- Southsea Library, 19-21 Palmerston Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3QQ.
Southampton Libraries:
- Bitterne Library, Bitterne Road East, Southampton, SO18 5EG.
- Central Library, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LW.
- Lordshill Library, Lordshill Centre, Southampton, SO16 8HY.
- Portswood Library, Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2NG.
- Shirley Library, Shirley Precinct, Shirley High Street, Southampton, SO15 5LL.
- Woolston Library, Centenary Quay, Victoria Road, Southampton, SO19 9EF.
Elsewhere in Hampshire:
- Andover Community Engage, 13-17 Bridge Street, Andover, SP10 1BE.
- Baby Necessities, Unit C1 The Premier Centre, Premier Way, Romsey, SO51 9DG.
- The Big Difference, Portsmouth Road, Southampton, SO19 9AD.
- BORO' BAR at Gosport Borough FC, Privett Road, Gosport PO12 3SX.
- Cobbett Road Community Library, Cobbett Rd, Southampton SO18 1HL.
- C2U Gosport CIC, 41 High street, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1DF.
- Fareham Pantry, 89 West Street, Fareham, PO16 0AQ.
- Hampshire Food Revolution, Fareham North-West Community Centre, Henry Cort Drive, Fareham, PO15 6TL.
- Hart Foodbank, Fleet Baptist Church, 115 Clarence Road, Fleet, GU51 3RS.
- Inspero Food Bank, Community Shop & Fridge, Kempshott Village Hall, Pack Lane, Basingstoke, RG22 5HN.
- Pilands Wood Community Association, Chamberlayne Rd, Southampton SO31 8DT.
- Portsmouth Hygiene Bank, Havelock Community Centre 324 Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0LQ.
- The Roberts Centre, 84 Crasswell Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1HT.
- The Roberts Centre Resettlement services, 24 Gamble road, PO2 7BN.
- Voluntary Action Centre, Kingsland Sq, St Mary St, Southampton SO14 1NW.
- Waypoint Hub, Waypoint Church, 255 Hunts Pond Road, Titchfield Common, Fareham, PO14 4PG.
- Woodsy's Pantry, Porchester Community Hub, 2 New Parade, 38 West Street, Portchester, PO16 9UY.
Isle of Wight Libraries:
- Cowes Library, Beckford Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7SG.
- Freshwater Library, 41 School Green Road, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9AP.
- Lord Louis Library, Orchard Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1LL.
- Ryde Library, 101 George Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2JE.
- Sandown Library, High Street, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 8AF.
- Ventnor Library, High Street, Isle of Wight, PO38 1LZ.
Elsewhere on the Isle of Wight:
- Community Spirited Café, Parkside Pavilion Vectis Road East Cowes Isle of Wight PO32 6RL.
- Northwood Warm Space, Northwood Village Hall, 364 Newport Road, Northwood, PO31 8PE, Cowes, Isle of Wight.
- Ventnor Town Council, 1 Salisbury Gardens, Dudley Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1EJ.
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