Donations in kind
Donate food and supplies
Food and supplies are vital to our work. We pass everything on to shelters and organisations where the need is greatest, so that every donation ends up in the right place.
We always urgently need dry cat food. We prefer larger quantities: our volunteers cannot cross the whole country for a single bag of food. Only have a small amount? Get in touch anyway: there may be a volunteer near you where you can drop it off.
Donating food
What you can donate
- Unopened bags of dry food
- Unopened wet food
- Properly resealed bags of dry food
- Recently expired food
- Packaging with misprints
- Standard food
- Prescription diets
- Treats
- Chews
What we cannot accept
- Mouldy or rotten food
- Opened wet food
- Dry food that has not been properly resealed
- Food that is years past its date
- Packaging that has become damp
- Food affected by vermin
- Fresh or frozen food
Donating supplies
What you can donate
- Beds
- Baskets
- Litter trays
- Cat litter
- Blankets (fleece preferred)
- Leads and collars
- Harnesses
- Muzzles
- Food and water bowls
- Toys
- Scratching posts
- Crates
- Cages
- Grooming supplies (brushes, nail clippers …)
Medication? See donating medical supplies.
What we cannot accept
- Unwashed blankets, beds and towels
- Duvets
- Mouldy or smelly items
- Worn or broken items that can no longer be used
- Dirty items or items in poor condition
- Items affected by vermin
- Crates or cages that no longer close properly
New items are very welcome, but used items in good condition make us very happy too. Everything must be clean and usable, though: we are not a recycling centre.
How to offer your donation
Tell us what you would like to donate
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Describe your donation
Tell us what you have and how much. Feel free to add photos: they help us judge where the need is greatest.
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We get in touch
We let you know whether we can accept your donation and arrange where to drop it off or when it will be collected.
Not sure whether something is accepted? Just ask us.
Email us
Send an emailFeel free to attach photos: they help us see right away where the need is greatest.
Frequently asked questions
How do I offer food or supplies?
Email donaties@sanco.org with what you would like to donate and how much, ideally with photos. We prefer larger quantities. Only have a small amount? Get in touch anyway: there may be a volunteer near you where you can drop it off.
Which food and supplies can I donate?
Unopened or properly resealed dry and wet food, treats and chews, and supplies in good condition: beds, blankets (fleece preferred), litter trays and cat litter, leads, harnesses, food and water bowls, toys, scratching posts, crates and grooming supplies. We always urgently need dry cat food. See the full list.
Can I donate medication, even if it has expired?
Veterinary medication, flea and tick treatments, dewormers and medical supplies are very welcome. We accept unopened medication up to two years past its expiry date, but not opened liquid medication that has expired. Everything is assessed and used by licensed veterinarians.