Items we can accept
Clothing
Donate your gently used or brand new clothing to MSFIN and help support families in need.
From babies to seniors, we accept clothing for everyone. Our commitment to maintaining the dignity and respect of our families means that we only accept clothing in fantastic quality condition, free from stains, damage or extreme wear. We also welcome maternity clothing donations.
We accept brand new items only for underwear, socks, and bras.
Footwear
We accept shoes in all sizes for all the family. Shoes need to be in good condition with plenty of wear left for the next owner.
Linen
We accept linen in all sizes. If you can wash, fold and label linen before donating, this makes our process much faster. We cannot accept used pillows or any stained, stretched or damaged linen.
Baby Essentials
Food Items
We accept non-perishable in date, unopened and undamaged food. The items we provide in our hampers are as follows; Tea, coffee, canned protein, baked beans, tinned soup, tinned spaghetti, packet soup, baby food, cereal, sweet and savoury biscuits, oats, long life milk, school snacks, pasta, rice, 2 minute noodles, canned fruit, pasta sauce, cordial, simmer sauce, side dishes, tinned tomatoes, desserts and any other sweet treats.
Toiletries
MSFIN support families with essential products like shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash, hand wash, hand sanitiser, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hair brushes, deodorant, shaving needs and sanitary products.
We only accept new, unopened and in-date full-sized items to ensure quality and effectiveness.
Nappies & Wipes
Babies need nappies – and a lot of them! We accept donations on nappies, even if the packet is opened, we will repackage them. We also accept baby wipes, but these need to be brand new and unopened.
Items we SOMETIMES accept
- Strollers that recline, and meet the Safety Standards of a pram
- Small men’s clothing, ladies and maternity clothing
- Babies clothing in sizes 000-1
- Footwear for children and adults
- Used baby bottles, kids’ food containers, drink bottles and cutlery.
- Portable baby baths and bath baths on stands
- Toileting aides including potties, ladders and steps
- Bouncers, rockers, baby swings, and play mats
Items we CANNOT accept
- Walkers or walking aides
- Jolly jumpers or Bumbo style seats
- Any electrical item
- Bikes, scooters or outdoor play equipment
- Swimming aids or pool toys
- Used toys
- Household furniture, bedroom décor or kitchenware
- Cots without their mattress
- Mattresses (other than cot size that come with an accompanying cot)
- Used pillows
- Portable high chairs or portable cots
- Baby bath recliners or bath aides
- Used swimwear or underwear
- Umbrella strollers
- Items that have mould or don’t meet Safety Standards
Safety is so important to us. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality safe products to our families. Take a moment to see if your item meets our safety standards.
Our Standards
Cots
Providing a Safe Sleep
- Must be manufactured after December 3, 2005 and comply with Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2172:2003
- Manufacture date and manufacturer details must be present
- Must be free from damage and come with all required parts
- Must come with a clean, unstained appropriately sized mattress
- Must have all associated bolts/nuts/attachments
Bassinets
Providing a Safe Sleep
- Must have sides with a height of 300 mm or more
- Must be able to be locked in position to prevent rocking
- Must have a snug fitted mattress
- Cradles are accepted if there is a locking mechanism to prevent rocking. Gaps between side rails must be between 50 – 90 mm
Car Seats
Ensuring Safe Travel
- Must be less than 8 years old from date of manufacture
- All straps and buckles must be free from damage in working order
- Must be free from mould
- Warning stickers need to be intact
- Donator must sign a declaration confirming that the seat has not been involved in any accidents. Click here to download a declaration that you can fill out in advance to accompany your car seat.
Prams
Ensuring Safe Travel
- Must have a 5 point harness
- Must have functioning brakes
Change Tables
Providing a Safe Changing Place
- Must have three sides with height of 100mm or over, or a waist strap to secure baby
- Must be free from damage and come with all required parts
- Needs to be dismantled (we cannot accept solid drawer units)
- Foldable change tables accepted if waist strap is present or it has three sides higher than 100mm
High Chairs
Providing Safe Feeding Essentials
- Must have a 5 point harness
- Must come with the tray
- Buckles and belts must be free from any damage and in working order
Different Ways to Donate Your Things.
There’s a few ways you can get your donated items to MSFIN.
Deliver directly to the MSFIN warehouse at 2/7 Sir Laurence Drive in Seaford. The warehouse is open every weekday (except Wednesdays) from 10am to 3pm with preferred days to accept gifted items being Thursday and Friday.
You can also email us via [email protected] to check if we are able to accept your items.
Make use of our many Drop Off Points that are situated around Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. These wonderful volunteers will allow you to drop off your items to their home and they, in turn, will transport them to our warehouse.
If you only have a small amount to donate you might like to post a parcel to 2/7 Sir Laurence Drive, Seaford 3198.
