Give food. Give warmth. Give hope.
Through these cold winter months, your kindness gives hope to people who are homeless. A gift today will offer hot food, warm showers, dry clothes, and the chance of a fresh start to someone in need.
Donate by phone
To make a secure donation over the phone, you can reach us during our office hours from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, at +353 1 524 0160. One of our dedicated fundraising team members will be happy to assist you and securely process your donation.
Donations hotline:
Donate by post
You can post a cheque, bank draft or postal order made payable to: Merchants Quay Ireland.
24 Merchants Quay, Dublin 8
Ireland, D08X7YK
Imagine you’re on the streets this winter…
Fingers frozen. Feet aching from a day of walking. Your back and neck are sore from sleeping on the hard pavement. Each breath rasps with the cold. You say hello to a passer-by who ignores you. You sink into the shadows once more…
Why your kindness matters
They are out there, these Christmas nights. Cold, alone and scared… For the young and the old alike the bleak streets can be cruel. For every minute of these wintry days and nights, they need hope to hold on to…
How you help
Your donation will give help and hope today. Your good spirit will be in every warm welcome at Merchants Quay Ireland. You will be in every cup of tea, every hot meal, and warm shower here in MQI. You are the dignity of a fresh pair of clothes. Your kindness is in every trusted word shared with an MQI project worker. Your love will ring out in the hope rekindled here on the coldest of winter days.
A fresh start begins with you
Give today and help to welcome the next person who turns to us. You’ll be right there when they need it. Make a secure donation now so your compassion goes where its felt the deepest.
Christmas Gift Matching Challenge
Give before 31st of December and have your donation matched by a generous donor up to €240,000. That means twice the warmth, twice the comfort and twice the hope for 2025.
Double your donation of €45 to €90 at no cost to you.
Double your donation of €100 to €200 at no cost to you.
Double your donation of €175 to €350 at no cost to you.
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The Good Your Donation Will Do
Food and Warmth
Your kindness today will provide hot showers, nourishing food and dry clothes for those hungry and homeless this winter.
“The streets are brutal. Long nights trying to sleep on the hard pavement. The cold went deep, deep into my bones and my whole body ached with hunger. When you’re homeless, food is the number one priority.
“It is tremendous to come into MQI for some food – a bowl of soup or a roast dinner. After days without a proper meal, nothing tastes better. And I love having a bit of a chat, a bit of a laugh. I come away feeling like a new person.”
– Anthony, MQI Client
Safety
Bring safety and support to people who suddenly find themselves homeless and scared.
“The abuse from my husband got too much. I had to leave. I ran out the front door, knowing I could never return. I was overwhelmed. I remember being in that queue at MQI thinking, ‘Oh my God. This is the end.’ But the crisis support team at MQI found me emergency accommodation, where I finally felt safe.”
– Denise, MQI Client
Healthcare
Help our Nurse Marguerite and our caring doctor watch over the wounded and weary this winter.
“Being homeless over winter is horrible. You’re always cold and you can’t wash. I had this wound on my leg and it wasn’t healing, so I came to MQI and saw the Nurse, Marguerite. She is an angel, an absolute angel.”
– Anca, MQI Client
A Fresh Start
Open the door to a life free from addiction with your gift to fund rehabilitation or aftercare.
“When I lost my parents. I couldn’t see any point in going on. I got addicted to alcohol. But no matter how big your problem is, MQI can help. They helped me see a doctor, do my paperwork, get my life back on track.”
– Christopher, MQI Client
About Merchants Quay Ireland
Merchants Quay Ireland is a registered charity that supports people affected by homelessness and addiction. We offer food, advice, health care, mental health support and addiction services. Our mission is to offer accessible and effective services in a non-judgemental and compassionate way.