This Christmas, Taunton Minster is proud to support Open Door Taunton in their Sack of Smiles appeal — helping to bring warmth, comfort, and hope to those sleeping rough in our community.
Open Door Taunton is a vital support centre for rough sleepers in our town, offering essential care and a place of safety throughout the year. Each Christmas, they invite local people and organisations to help by donating practical gifts and winter supplies for their clients.
🗓 Donations accepted: November 10 – December 18
🕘 Times: 9:30am – 1:00pm, Monday to Friday
📍 Location: 1A Mount Street, Taunton, TA1 3QB
📧 Email: [email protected]
Suggested Gift Items
- Wind-up torches, handwarmers, thermos flasks
- Sleeping bags, roll mats, hats, gloves, and waterproofs
- Rucksacks, thermals, long johns, and hoodies
- Charging leads, power banks, and wet wipes
- E45 cream, breakfast bars, chocolate, and sweets
- Small men’s boxers, XS women’s pants, jogging bottoms
- Bottled water, small juice cartons, and packets of tissues
You can also donate directly via Open Door Taunton’s Amazon Wishlist – visit their website.
