Give Back · Give Forward

Every item you donate changes someone's day.

At The Preloved Cub, donations aren't just drop-offs. They are acts of kindness that go straight back into our local community.

Mums supporting mums. Families helping families.

We know how quickly little ones grow, and how quickly the costs add up. Your donated items give another family the breathing room they need.

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Support Local Families

Your donation stays right here in Townsville, going directly to families in our community who need it most.

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Reduce Waste

Every item donated is one less thing in landfill. Kids' clothes have so much life left in them. Let us give them another chapter.

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Build Community

When you donate, you're not just clearing space, you're joining a village of families who look out for one another.

Any brand. Any label. Just clean and loved.

Unlike our consignment service, donations are open to all brands — we just ask that items are clean, in excellent condition, and ready to be loved again.

👕 Preloved Clothing

🛒 Baby & Kids Gear

📚 Baby Books & Resources

🧸 Toys

Please note: Items should be clean, free of damage, and in excellent condition. We reserve the right to decline items that don't meet our community standards.

Donating is easy — because it should be.

Catch us at the markets, leave at Jensen, or let us come to you. Either way, your items will find a new home with a family who truly needs them.

Gather your items

Collect clean, excellent-condition clothing, gear, books, or toys your little one has outgrown. Any brand is welcome.

Drop off your way

Choose what works for you — find us any Sunday at the Cotters Markets (or any market we've announced we're attending!), request a home pickup, or use our 24/7 drop off at 6 Lores Court, Jensen — pack into a nappy bag, container or closed bag and leave at the front gate. We'll bring it in!

We sort and prepare your items

We check, sort, and prepare each donation so it's ready to go to the families who need it most.

Your donation reaches the community

Items go into our $1 community tubs, are gifted free to families in need, or resold at low prices with proceeds supporting our community mission.

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24/7 Drop Off — 6 Lores Court, Jensen

Any time, day or night. Pack your donations into a nappy bag, container or closed bag, leave it at the front gate, and we'll take care of the rest. 💛

Where your donation goes.

Nothing is wasted. Every donation is put to work in one of three ways — all of them staying right here in our community.

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$1 Community Tubs

Community tubs filled with donated items, priced at just $1 each so every family can access what they need.

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Free to Families in Need

Some items go directly to local families experiencing hardship — no cost, no questions asked.

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Resold for Community

Select items are resold at affordable prices, with proceeds helping us keep The Preloved Cub running for everyone.

Want to earn from your preloved items instead? Consignment earns you up to 60% — worth it if you're happy to wait a little longer.

Ready to give it forward?

Head to Jensen or get in touch to arrange a pickup. We'd love to hear from you. 💛

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