Donation needs and wishlist

Donation needs and wishlist

Our sites do not accept these items: household items, furniture, children’s clothing, children’s toys, clothing that is stained, soiled or has holes, used underwear, out-of-season clothing items (for example, no sandals in the winter or toques in the summer), medication, books

Thank you for your understanding and your help!

Drop-in Centre: 302 Columbia Street

Accepting Donations

Daily:
10am* – 12pm
2pm – 4:30pm

*Except on Wednesdays, open at 11am

*Closed one Wednesday every month, on income assistance payment days

There are parking spots and a loading zone in front of the site on Columbia Street, at both ends of the patio. Staff at the door will get the donations, and can help with a trolley.

For kitchen related donations, drop off will be in the loading bay in the alley every day between 9 am to 3 pm.

Wishlist for this Location

Urgently Needed Items

  • Pants
  • Hoodies
  • Socks
  • Underwear
  • Bras (small)
  • Joggers
  • Deodorant
  • Razors
  • Conditioner
  • Toothbrushes
  • Makeup
  • Towels
  • Hand sanitizer

Items needed

Clothing:
  • Boots
  • Leggings + Jeans
  • Jackets + Hoodies
  • Running shoes + rain boots
  • Underwear (All sizes)
  • Bras
  • Socks
  • Rain coats + Disposable rain ponchos
Toiletries:
  • Shampoo + Conditioner
  • Body lotion
  • Make up + Sunscreen
  • Menstrual pads
  • Body wash + Soap
  • Razors
  • Deodorant
  • Hair brush
Others:
  • Blankets
  • Pillows
  • Sleeping Bags
  • Magazines (lifestyle + fashion)
  • Incontinence pads (Tena, Depends) + Adult pull ups
  • Bottled Water
  • Packed Snacks
  • Sun protection bags
For the kitchen:
  • Plates
  • Mugs
  • Trail mix
  • Cereal bars
  • Kitchen towels
  • Aprons
  • Fruits and Vegetables (Please Note: Cut fruit and vegetables or leafy greens need to be kept refrigerated until it is donated)
Seasonal Items:
  • Halloween chocolates
  • Jackets (winter and rain)
  • Rain ponchos
  • Umbrellas
  • Rain boots
  • Waterproof shoes

Drop-in Centre: 25 East Hastings St.

Accepting Donations

Tuesday – Saturday: 
3 pm – 9 pm*

*Closed on income assistance payment days

Limited parking options – Temporary parking options available on East Hastings Street

Donation are being accepted a the front entrance of the building at 25E Hastings.

Wishlist for this Location

Urgently Needed Items

  • Pants
  • Hoodies
  • Socks
  • Underwear
  • Bras (small)
  • Joggers
  • Deodorant
  • Razors
  • Conditioner
  • Toothbrushes
  • Makeup
  • Towels
  • Hand sanitizer

Items needed

Clothing: 
  • Bras
  • Underwear (all sizes)
  • Leggings + Jeans + Pants
  • Hoodies + Jackets + Sweaters
  • Tshirts
  • Running shoes (tied up in pairs)
  • Socks
Toiletries/Hygiene: 
  • Incontinence pants and pull ups (Depends - all sizes)
  • Menstrual pads
  • Shampoo + conditioner
  • Razors
Others: 
  • Bedding
  • Bags + Purses
  • Towels
  • Blankets
Seasonal Items:
  • Halloween chocolates
  • Jackets (winter and rain)
  • Rain ponchos
  • Umbrellas
  • Rain boots
  • Waterproof shoes

Emergency Shelter: 412 East Cordova St.

Accepting Donations

24 hours/7 days a week

Wishlist for this Location

Urgently Needed Items

Clothing:
  • Underwear
  • Jackets
  • Sweaters
  • Hoodies
  • Runners (all sizes)
  • Pull Ups
  • Pajamas
  • Socks
  • Jeans
  • Joggers
  • Leggings
Toiletries:
  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • Combs/Brushes
  • Deodorants
  • Soap
  • Dental Floss
  • Razors
  • Bodywash
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Depends
  • Q-Tips
  • Body Lotion
Others:
  • Bedding (sheets and blankets)
  • Individual Essentials

Items needed

Clothing:
  • Hoodies + Jackets
  • Boots (with no high heels)
Toiletries:
  • Toothpaste
  • Razor
  • Bandaids
  • Makeup
  • Incontinence pads (Tena, Depends)
  • Face Cloths
Others:
  • Towels
Seasonal Items:
  • Halloween chocolates
  • Rain Ponchos

Respite Space: 265 East Hastings St.

Accepting Donations

Monday – Sunday: 9am to 6pm
For questions, please call 236-869-0971.

For all donations, please ring the doorbell at the front and staff will come to assist you or come to the back alley of 265 East Hastings off Gore street. Back door has a doorbell, and the staff will come to the back when you ring it. The door has graffiti on it.

Wishlist for this Location

Urgently Needed Items

  • Pants
  • Shoes
  • Bottled water
  • Disinfectant wipes

Items needed

Clothing
  • Underwear
  • S/M Bras
  • Winter jackets + Hoodies
  • Running shoes (Size 7-10)
  • Sandals + Slippers
  • Socks
  • Jeans + Leggings
Toiletries
  • Toothbrush + toothpaste
  • Sunscreen
  • Razors
  • Deodorant + Perfume
  • Hair ties + Comb
  • Shampoo + Conditioner
  • Make up
  • Body Wash + Body Lotion
  • First Aid Kits
  • Bath Towels + Face Towels
Bedding
  • Bedding + Fitted Sheet
  • Pillows + Pillow Cases
  • Blankets
Others
  • Suitcases + Backpacks + Bags
  • Colouring Books + Colouring pencils
  • Air fresheners
  • Reusable water bottles
Hygiene Products 
  • Adult Pull-Ups
  • Ultra-Thin Long Menstrual Pads
  • Face Masks
  • Gloves
  • Disinfectant wipes
Seasonal Items:
  • Halloween chocolates

Warming & Respite Space: 398 Powell St.

Wishlist for this Location

Urgently Needed Items

  • Pants
  • Shoes
  • Bottled water
  • Disinfectant wipes

Items needed

Clothing:
  • Socks
  • Underwear
  • Pants
  • Hoodies
Seasonal Items:
  • Halloween chocolates