Give 'n' Go

Post Graduate Move Outs - September 2024

Give ’n’ Go is a campus-wide campaign we run twice a year as student’s move out of their hall’s accommodation. Our aim to repurpose and recycle as many items as possible that would otherwise end up in general waste.

We work with several charities to distribute donations given to the campaign by our students to those who need them. Not only does your support have a positive impact on the environment, but you’ll be also helping vulnerable groups of people (and doggos!) in our local community.  

What can you donate?

There are so many items you can give a new lease of life to by donating it to the Give ‘n’ Go campaign. We’ve put together a list of all the things we’re looking for and things our partner charities particularly need but if you have an item that’s not on the list get in touch with us through waste@lboro.ac.uk and we’ll tell you if it can be donated or how to recycle it properly!

Please ensure that all donations are Clean, and food is unopened - if you wouldn't give it to a friend, don't donate it!

  • Non-perishable food - Un-opened tinned, dried foods (such as soups, baked beans, pasta and rice) as well as food in unopened jars such as sauces.
  • Frozen food - Unfortunately we are unable to accept frozen food as part of the Give ‘N’ Go scheme, but you can use the Olio App to offer frozen food to others subject to any rules of that App. 
  • Crockery and kitchen items - Items such as plates, pans, utensils, cutlery, mugs, glassware.  These must all be clean and in good condition please.
  • Clothing - Clothes and shoes for all ages and genders welcome. Again, these must be in a clean, good condition.
  • Coat hangers - Which we can give away as students arrive next year.
  • Books - All fiction (adult and children’s) and any text / reference book.
  • Stationery - Used and un-used folders, notepads, pens, pencils etc.
  • Bedding items - Used and un-used pillows, duvets and throws – must be in good to excellent condition.
  • Toiletries - Un-opened bath and shower products, lotions, toothpaste, toothbrushes, sanitary products etc.*
  • Electrical items - Working and broken electrical items such as tablets, keyboards, headphones etc.

* unfortunately, we can only accept unopened items.

Make sure to bag or box up your donations before dropping them off; why not put your donations into an old pillowcase?!

Where can I donate?

Donation stations will be set up from Monday 2 September until Monday 16 September in Falkner Eggington Common Room and The Granby.

Each station will be checked regularly and emptied to make sure there is plenty of room for everyone’s donations.

Don’t forget you can also use the permanent British Heart Foundation banks to donate certain items such as clothing, books, and accessories. You can find the map of where to find these here.

What’s happening behind the scenes?

The Sustainability Team and volunteers will be working hard behind the scenes sorting and packing all the donations ready for distribution to our partner charities.

Please email waste@lboro.ac.uk if you’d like to volunteer

Shepshed Food Bank aims to help prevent food poverty in Shepshed and the surrounding area by providing regular food parcels to individuals and families in need. Their services are required by families or individuals who have hit hard times, who may be experiencing issues such as benefit payment delays, redundancy or illness.

The British Heart Foundation’s vision is for a world free from fear of heart and circulatory diseases. Through their shops they sell a variety of items to raise vital funds that allow them to research cures and treatments to reach this goal.

The Arches project is able to reach out to thousands of vulnerable people, providing practical support to those who may find themselves in financial hardship or an emergency situation such as fleeing from domestic violence. They also support people to learn new skills and enhance existing talents which may help them achieve future employment.

East Midlands Dog Rescue is a small group of volunteers who place abandoned and unwanted dogs in new homes, ensuring they get the best care. The charity has been rescuing and rehoming abandoned and unwanted dogs and puppies for over 20 years. The rescue centre and kennels are based in Enderby, Leicestershire, but take dogs in from all over the East Midlands and beyond. Advertising costs, food bills, and vet fees are paid for by EMDR, and they are always in need of items such as spare used clothes, washing powder & refuse bags.

Better World Books believe in the power of knowledge, they are committed to the cause of literacy and believe every person should have the chance to achieve their potential. Through their work they aim to enable people to make sustainable positive changes in the world.