Uber x Red Cross Clothing Drive returns for 2025 – donate from your doorstep
1 October 2025
We're teaming up with Uber again to make donating easier than ever!
On Saturday 18 October, from 10am to 4pm you can book a FREE Uber Courier pickup via the Uber or UberEats apps to collect your pre-loved, quality clothes right from your doorstep. These donations go straight to our Red Cross Shops and support our work improving the lives of vulnerable people.
Available in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch.
How to donate on 18 October
It’s easy! Firstly, give your wardrobe a good Spring clean out! Gather your quality pre-loved items into a bag or box, no heavier than 20kg, so it can comfortably sit in the boot of a midsize car. Then:
- Open the Uber or UberEats app.
- Scroll to the Red Cross Clothing Drive image and tap.
- You should see 'Red Cross Clothing Drive’ set as the drop off spot.
- If you're in an eligible city the Red Cross Clothing Drive promotion should automatically apply, so check that the trip is showing as a $0 amount
- Confirm!
Having issues or can't see the tile?
- Scroll down and try swiping across the images to the right
- Head to > Courier > type in 'Red Cross Shop' > Pick the first option shown > Confirm
Volunteer for the Drive
Help support the Drive by being part of a team receiving donations of clothing at our collection points.
There are 10 locations to choose from:
- five in Auckland
- two in Christchurch, and
- three in Wellington.
Sign up to volunteer on the day
We're also holding sorting events on 21, 23, 25 and 30 October, as well as 1, 4, 6 and 8 November to help process the donated goods.
There are nine locations to choose from:
- five in Auckland
- two in Christchurch, and
- two in Wellington.
What to donate
Our Red Cross Shops need good condition, saleable clothing and accessories. As a guide, if it’s something you’d feel great about giving to a friend, then it’s perfect to donate!
See full Terms and Conditions above for exclusions.
What's Uber Courier?
Ever noticed that little cardboard box in the Uber app? Use it to get your packages delivered in minutes – be it something you’ve left behind, a business order, a gift for a friend’s birthday, or an item you sold online.