Furniture bank and support for people in need

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Furniture and help

for people in need

Furniture bank and support for people in need

The furniture bank in Bocholt is run by the charitable association 'Helfende Hände St. Josef Bocholt e. V. '. This organisation was established in August 2025 following an initiative that had been running for over five years, with the aim of placing the wide-ranging voluntary work on a solid footing. The central guiding principle of its work is the active practice of Christian charity, which is also firmly enshrined in the association's constitution.

The team at the Bocholt furniture warehouse on Werkstraße — © Stadt Bocholt
The furniture store is run by the voluntary initiative "Wir helfen gerne, Bocholt", with the support of the town of Bocholt.

The organisation offers practical and unbureaucratic help in various areas of life:

Furniture and household goods: Support is provided to refugees and people in need by procuring and arranging furniture, among other things.
Practical everyday help: The team offers assistance with visits to the doctor, support in filling out forms and carrying out minor repairs.
Social commitment: Through dialogue and joint activities, the team actively tries to counteract the loneliness of fellow citizens.

2023-12-22_Ukraine-Hilfstransport-024 — *© Stadt Bocholt*

International humanitarian aid: medical supplies and clothing have been transported to our Ukrainian twin city of Verkhnodniprovsk since 2023.

Aid transports to Ukraine

We are looking for regular aid transports to Ukraine:

Medical aid and care equipment, such as rollators, walking aids, wheelchairs, care beds, nappies, pads, bandages (unused), care mattresses with bedding (washed)
Monetary donations to "Helfende Hände St. Josef Bocholt" for the purchase of larger relief supplies, e.g. generators, battery systems, etc.

Frequently asked questions

How can I get involved?

The team is always looking for hard-working helpers.

Anyone who would like to get involved is welcome to contact the Helfende Hände e.V. association:

02871 / 21793-118

Where can I find the furniture warehouse?

Westend 31-39, 46399 Bocholt

When is the furniture warehouse open?

Opening hours:

Saturdays, 10 am to 12 noon, and
by telephone arrangement
Contact: Leo Engenhorst, telephone 0175 4012628

Who can I contact?

Telephone for small aids:
02871 / 21793-118.

Telephone for furniture donations:
0175 / 4012628
(contact person: Leo Engenhorst).

How do I get furniture and household goods?

Residents who would like to collect furniture and household goods may visit the furniture store by prior telephone arrangement. They must provide proof that they are receiving social security benefits, usually in the form of the benefits notice issued by the relevant authority.

In principle, this service is for those who collect items themselves. Anyone who is unable to transport items themselves can receive help with transport.

What and how can I donate?

The following items can be donated

Furniture
Household goods
Clothing
Toys

Items must be in good condition and undamaged. You can deliver them yourself by arranging an appointment with Leo Engenhorst (0175 4012628).

Alternatively, furniture can be collected by van (please contact us to arrange a time).

Medical and care aids (wheelchairs, walking frames, nappies, dressings, walking sticks, etc.) can also be donated. The hall at Industriestraße 7 is open every Saturday from 10 am to 12 noon solely for the collection of these donations.

The initiative also accepts monetary donations (see contact details).

Does the furniture cost money?

Yes, a small symbolic price is charged.

Where else can I get cheap furniture?

KARO department stores' Red Cross
Kreuzstraße 18-20
46395 Bocholt

About 'Helping Hands'

Interested members of the public and donors can contact the charity using the following contact details:

Helfende Hände St. Josef Bocholt e. V.

Am Laaker Bach 8
46395 Bocholt-Mussum

Telephone number for small requests for help:
02871 / 21793-118.

Telephone number for furniture donations:
0175 / 4012628
(Contact: Leo Engenhorst).

Donations account

To ensure the long-term sustainability of its projects and humanitarian aid, the charity relies on donations. A new donation account has been set up for this purpose:

Account holder: Helfende Hände St. Josef Bocholt e. V.

IBAN: DE 51 4285 0035 0000 1555 15.