*NOTE: Our donation wishlist is regularly updated. Please check this page for the most up-to-date information.
Updated on April 28, 2022: Due to the generosity of our donors, our Drop-in Centre located at 302 Columbia Street is currently at capacity for donations and cannot accept any more items at this time. Our other service sites will be accepting items as normal.
302 Columbia Drop-in Centre donation wishlist
Drop-in Centre Address: Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre, 302 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC, V6A 4J1.
Hours & details: We are open for donations 7 days a week between 10am – 12pm and 2pm – 4pm except on Wednesdays, we are open after 11am. Please note: We are closed at our Drop-in Centre once a month on income assistance payment days. Full list of dates are at the bottom of this page.
Toothpaste & toothbrushes
Body Deodorant
Facial care products
Leggings & jeans
Dresses
Shorts
Skirts
T-shirts
Sweaters & hoodies
Light jackets
Runners & any other shoes
Blankets (*no sheets please!)
Sleeping bags
Underwear (all sizes)
Bras (all sizes)
25 E Hastings Drop-in Centre donation wishlist
Drop-in Centre Address: Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre, 25 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1M9.
Hours & details: We are open for donations between Monday to Friday from 1:30PM to 5:30PM. Please note: We are closed once a month on income assistance payment days. Full list of dates are at the bottom of this page.
Warm waterproof shoes
Jackets
412 E Cordova Emergency Shelter donation wishlist
24-hour Emergency Shelter Address: Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre, 412 E Cordova St, V6A 3A6. For all shelter donations, please come to the back alley behind the shelter at 412 E Cordova St. There is a large black gate with a green buzzer button that can be pressed upon arrival. Staff will come to assist you with donations.
Shower supplies (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrush, lotion)
265 East Hastings Respite Space donation wishlist
Respite Space Address: Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre, 265 East Hastings, V6A 2Z3. For all donations, please see reception at the front door. Staff will come to assist you with donations.
Hours: Monday – Sunday from 11:30pm to 6:00pm. For Questions, please contact Hafsa.
Blankets *Urgently needed (no duvets or comforters)
Shampoo and conditioner
Toothbrushes
Socks
Underwear
Bras
Combs
Razors
398 Powell Warming Space donation wishlist
Respite Space Address: Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre, 398 Powell V6A 1G4 . Ring the buzzer near the entrance and staff will be able to assist you.
Hours: Monday – Sunday from 2:30pm to 10:00pm.
Blankets *Urgently needed (no duvets or comforters)
Shampoo and conditioner
Toothbrushes
Socks
Underwear
Bras
Combs
Razors
FAQS
Do you accept used donations?
We are grateful to accept gently used and new donations of clothing, towels, sheets, and other supplies. Please note that make-up, underwear, or other toiletries and personal items should be NEW only (for hygienic reasons). We respectfully ask that you only drop off donations that you, yourself might want to receive!
How do I safely drop off my donation(s) during COVID-19?
Please wear a mask when making a donation, in case you are unable to distance from others. Our staff and volunteers will be masked and will take precautions to keep you and women safe during drop-off!
How should I package/bring my donation?
All clothing or used items must be cleaned/laundered prior to drop-off. We prefer to receive items in plastic bags, sanitized (if possible) and ready for drop-off. Please come to the door when you arrive and speak with a staff member OR follow instructions above/from our team if you are visiting a shelter location.
I have a large donation or I would like to run a donation drive.
Please get in touch before dropping off a large donation. We appreciate your generosity and understanding; we have limited storage and can only accept certain amounts at a time.
Are you currently accepting make-up items?
We are accepting new make-up items. Due to COVID-19, we are currently not accepting used make-up items.
Where do I park at the Drop-in Centre?
We are located at 302 Columbia St, on the corner of Cordova St: the grey unmarked door underneath the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre sign. You’ll be able to spot our building by our outdoor patio (out front) and its colourful mural, painted by community artists. There is street parking available on Columbia St. and Cordova St. as well as a parkade on Cordova. If you cannot find parking right next to the Centre, come to the door and ask staff to assist you in bringing your donation inside. We have a trolley we can use for larger donations.
Can men come inside to drop-off donations?
No, we are a women-only space. If men are dropping off donations, please come to the door/ring the doorbell and inform staff you have donations to drop off. Thank you for your understanding and for cooperating with this policy.
Do you accept household items, furniture, or appliances?
No, we are unable to accept household items (e.g. furniture, suitcases, chairs, toasters, cutlery, mugs, plates) due to space restrictions. While we have accepted mugs, plates, and other items of this nature in the past, we have moved to exclusively using one-use plates and cutlery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Do you accept kid’s clothing or toys?
Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to manage donations of children’s clothing or used toys/other items. For donations of children’s clothing or other items, please reach out to Sheway or Crabtree Corner.
What days are you closed?
We are closed on the following days (Income Assistance Payment Dates) and cannot accept donations:
January 20, 2021 (for February 2021)
February 17, 2021 (for March 2021)
March 24, 2021 (for April 2021)
April 21, 2021 (for May 2021)
May 19, 2021 (for June 2021)
June 23, 2021 (for July 2021)
July 21, 2021 (for August 2021)
August 25, 2021 (for September 2021)
September 22, 2021 (for October 2021)
October 20, 2021 (for November 2021)
November 17, 2021 (for December 2021)
December 15, 2021 (for January 2022)
Thank you for supporting the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre! It is due to donors like you that we can provide essential needs to women of the Downtown Eastside.
Donation Wishlist & FAQ
DONATION WISHLIST
*NOTE: Our donation wishlist is regularly updated. Please check this page for the most up-to-date information.
Updated on April 28, 2022: Due to the generosity of our donors, our Drop-in Centre located at 302 Columbia Street is currently at capacity for donations and cannot accept any more items at this time. Our other service sites will be accepting items as normal.
302 Columbia Drop-in Centre donation wishlist
Drop-in Centre Address: Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre, 302 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC, V6A 4J1.
Hours & details: We are open for donations 7 days a week between 10am – 12pm and 2pm – 4pm except on Wednesdays, we are open after 11am. Please note: We are closed at our Drop-in Centre once a month on income assistance payment days. Full list of dates are at the bottom of this page.
25 E Hastings Drop-in Centre donation wishlist
Drop-in Centre Address: Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre, 25 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1M9.
Hours & details: We are open for donations between Monday to Friday from 1:30PM to 5:30PM. Please note: We are closed once a month on income assistance payment days. Full list of dates are at the bottom of this page.
412 E Cordova Emergency Shelter donation wishlist
24-hour Emergency Shelter Address: Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre, 412 E Cordova St, V6A 3A6. For all shelter donations, please come to the back alley behind the shelter at 412 E Cordova St. There is a large black gate with a green buzzer button that can be pressed upon arrival. Staff will come to assist you with donations.
Hours: We are open 24-hours a day. For questions, please contact Kris.
265 East Hastings Respite Space donation wishlist
Respite Space Address: Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre, 265 East Hastings, V6A 2Z3. For all donations, please see reception at the front door. Staff will come to assist you with donations.
Hours: Monday – Sunday from 11:30pm to 6:00pm. For Questions, please contact Hafsa.
398 Powell Warming Space donation wishlist
Respite Space Address: Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre, 398 Powell V6A 1G4 . Ring the buzzer near the entrance and staff will be able to assist you.
Hours: Monday – Sunday from 2:30pm to 10:00pm.
FAQS
Do you accept used donations?
We are grateful to accept gently used and new donations of clothing, towels, sheets, and other supplies. Please note that make-up, underwear, or other toiletries and personal items should be NEW only (for hygienic reasons). We respectfully ask that you only drop off donations that you, yourself might want to receive!
How do I safely drop off my donation(s) during COVID-19?
Please wear a mask when making a donation, in case you are unable to distance from others. Our staff and volunteers will be masked and will take precautions to keep you and women safe during drop-off!
How should I package/bring my donation?
All clothing or used items must be cleaned/laundered prior to drop-off. We prefer to receive items in plastic bags, sanitized (if possible) and ready for drop-off. Please come to the door when you arrive and speak with a staff member OR follow instructions above/from our team if you are visiting a shelter location.
I have a large donation or I would like to run a donation drive.
Please get in touch before dropping off a large donation. We appreciate your generosity and understanding; we have limited storage and can only accept certain amounts at a time.
Are you currently accepting make-up items?
We are accepting new make-up items. Due to COVID-19, we are currently not accepting used make-up items.
Where do I park at the Drop-in Centre?
We are located at 302 Columbia St, on the corner of Cordova St: the grey unmarked door underneath the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre sign. You’ll be able to spot our building by our outdoor patio (out front) and its colourful mural, painted by community artists. There is street parking available on Columbia St. and Cordova St. as well as a parkade on Cordova. If you cannot find parking right next to the Centre, come to the door and ask staff to assist you in bringing your donation inside. We have a trolley we can use for larger donations.
Can men come inside to drop-off donations?
No, we are a women-only space. If men are dropping off donations, please come to the door/ring the doorbell and inform staff you have donations to drop off. Thank you for your understanding and for cooperating with this policy.
Do you accept household items, furniture, or appliances?
No, we are unable to accept household items (e.g. furniture, suitcases, chairs, toasters, cutlery, mugs, plates) due to space restrictions. While we have accepted mugs, plates, and other items of this nature in the past, we have moved to exclusively using one-use plates and cutlery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Do you accept kid’s clothing or toys?
Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to manage donations of children’s clothing or used toys/other items. For donations of children’s clothing or other items, please reach out to Sheway or Crabtree Corner.
What days are you closed?
We are closed on the following days (Income Assistance Payment Dates) and cannot accept donations:
Thank you for supporting the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre! It is due to donors like you that we can provide essential needs to women of the Downtown Eastside.
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