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.

Wishlist for this Location

Items needed

Clothing:
  • Winter jackets
  • Winter boots
  • Winter gloves
  • Handwarmers
  • Leggings
  • Jeans
  • Long sleeved shirts
  • Running shoes and rain boots
  • Hoodies
  • Underwear
  • Bras
  • Winter Socks (especially sport socks)
  • Rain coats
  • Disposable rain ponchos
Toiletries:
  • Shampoo + Conditioner
  • Body lotion
  • Make up
  • Adult Pull Ups
  • Menstrual pads
  • Body wash + Soap
  • Razors
Others:
  • Blankets
  • Sleeping Bags
For the kitchen:
  • Plates
  • Mugs
  • Kitchen towels
  • Aprons
  • Fruits and Vegetables (Please Note: Cut fruit and vegetables or leafy greens need to be kept refrigerated until it is donated)

Drop-in Centre: 25 East Hastings St.

Accepting Donations

Tuesday – Saturday: 
2:30pm – 5:30pm*

*Closed on income assistance payment days

Limited parking options

Wishlist for this Location

Items needed

Clothing: 
  • Bras
  • Underwear (all sizes)
  • Leggings + Jeans + Pants
  • Hoodies + Jackets + Sweaters
  • Tshirts
  • Running shoes + Socks
Toiletries/Hygiene: 
  • Incontinence pants and pull ups (Depends - all sizes)
  • Menstrual pads
  • Shampoo + conditioner
  • Razors
Others: 
  • Towels
  • Blankets

Emergency Shelter: 412 East Cordova St.

Accepting Donations

Timings: 24 hours a day / 7 days a week

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.

For questions, please contact Bonita

Wishlist for this Location

Urgently Needed Items

  • Blankets
  • Wigs
  • Hoodies
  • Joggers
  • Underwear
  • Toothbrushes

Items needed

Clothing No business or dressy attire
  • Jackets
  • Leggings
  • Jeans
  • Joggers
  • Hoodies
  • Sweaters
  • Running shoes/seasonally appropriate footwear (no heels, dress shoes)
  • Socks
  • Sports Bra (A - C cup size)
  • Winter toques
  • Scarves
  • Gloves
Toiletries
  • Bar soap/body wash
  • Conditioner
  • Toothbrushes
  • Razors
  • Brushes/combs
  • Make-up
Bedding
  • Blankets
Other
  • Non-perishable snacks (granola bars, oatmeal packs, protein bars, instant soup cups, etc.)
  • Jewelry
  • Wigs
  • Crochet materials
  • Sewing materials/kit
  • Jigsaw puzzles (preferably kitten themed)
  • Art supplies
  • Press-on nails & nail glue

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

  • Blankets
  • Sheets
  • Winter Jackets
  • Pants
  • Warm Rain Jackets
  • Ponchos
  • Small Umbrellas

Items needed

Clothing
  • Winter Jackets
  • Winter Gloves
  • Winter Boots
  • S/M Underwear
  • S/M Bras
  • Hoodies
  • T-shirts and long sleeved shirts
  • Fall jackets + sweaters
  • Shoes (Size 7-10)
  • Winter Socks
  • Pants + Joggers + Leggings
  • Rainboots
  • Handwarmers
Toiletries
  • Toothbrush + toothpaste
  • Sunscreen
  • Razors
  • Deodorant + Perfume
  • Hair ties + Comb
  • Shampoo + Conditioner
  • Make up
  • Body Wash
  • Lotion
Other
  • Bedding + Fitted Sheet
  • Pillows + Pillow Cases
  • Bath Towels + Face Towels
  • Suitcases + Backpacks + Bags
  • Blankets
  • Tumblers
  • Handwarmers
  • Magazine/Books
  • Colouring Books + Colouring pencils
Hygiene Products
  • Adult Pull-Ups
  • Ultra-Thin Long Menstrual Pads