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), used/opened toiletries, medication, books.

Thank you for your understanding and your help!

Drop-in Centre: 302 Columbia Street

Accepting Donations

Daily:
10 am*–12 pm
2 pm–4:30 pm

*Except on Wednesdays, open at 11 am

*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.

Phone: 604-681-8480 ext. 228
Email: natasha.warren@dewc.ca

Wishlist for this Location

Urgently Needed Items

  • Warm jackets
  • Winter coats
  • Scarves
  • Sweaters
  • Warm tights
  • Pants
  • Hoodies + Sweaters
  • Socks
  • Underwear
  • Bras
  • Hats
  • Gloves/mitts
  • Warm footwear
  • Winter boots
  • Running shoes
  • Deodorant
  • Razors
  • Shampoo + Conditioner
  • Toothbrushes
  • Towels
  • Soap
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Makeup
  • Warm blankets
  • Water-resistant coverings
  • Sleeping Bags
  • Chocolates and flowers for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Easter

Items needed

Clothing:
  • Jackets (winter and rain)
  • Rain boots
  • Waterproof shoes
  • Leggings + Jeans
  • Jackets + Hoodies
  • Underwear (All sizes)
  • Bras
  • Socks
  • Rain coats + Disposable rain ponchos
  • Large women's shoes
Toiletries:
  • Shampoo + Conditioner
  • Body lotion
  • Make up/Wigs + 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
  • Umbrellas
  • Paint & Painting Supplies
For the kitchen:
  • Baked goods
  • Kitchen towels
  • Aprons
  • Trail mix
  • Cereal bars
  • Packed snacks
  • Fresh 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: 
1:30 pm–10 pm*

*Closed on income assistance payment days

Call ahead and staff will be happy to pick-up from your car out front.

Phone: 604-209-3515
Email: natasha.warren@dewc.ca

Wishlist for this Location

Urgently Needed Items

  • Pants
  • Hoodies
  • Socks
  • Underwear
  • Bras (small)
  • Joggers
  • Deodorant
  • Razors
  • Conditioner
  • Toothbrushes
  • Makeup
  • Towels
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Chocolates and flowers for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Easter

Items needed

Clothing: 
  • Bras
  • Underwear (all sizes)
  • Socks
  • Leggings + Jeans + Pants
  • Jackets (winter and rain)
  • Hoodies + Sweaters
  • T-shirts
  • Rain boots
  • Running shoes (tied up in pairs)
  • Large women's shoes
Toiletries/Hygiene: 
  • Incontinence pants and pull ups (Depends - all sizes)
  • Menstrual pads
  • Shampoo + conditioner
  • Razors
  • Wigs
Others: 
  • Bedding
  • Bags + Purses
  • Towels
  • Blankets
  • Umbrellas
  • Puzzles
  • Art supplies

Emergency Shelter: 412 East Cordova St.

Accepting Donations

24 hours/7 days a week

Please drop off all donations at the back gate. The front entrance is not open for donation drop-offs.

Phone: 604-742-4980 or 778-926-4580
Email: bonita.bordon@dewc.ca

Wishlist for this Location

Urgently Needed Items

Clothing:
  • Underwear
  • Jackets
  • Sweaters
  • Hoodies
  • Runners (all sizes)
  • Pull Ups
  • Pajamas
  • Socks
  • Jeans
  • Joggers
  • Leggings
Toiletries:
  • Depends
  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • Combs/Brushes
  • Deodorant
  • Soap
  • Dental Floss
  • Razors
  • Bodywash
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Q-Tips
  • Body Lotion
Others:
  • Bedding (sheets and blankets)
  • Individual Essentials
  • Chocolates and flowers for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Easter

Items needed

Clothing:
  • Socks
  • Jackets
  • Pants
  • Long sleeves
  • Hoodies + Jackets
  • Boots
  • Rain Ponchos
Toiletries:
  • Bar soap
  • Shampoo + Conditioner
  • Incontinence pads (Tena, Depends)
  • Body wash
  • Hair ties
  • Hair combs
  • Toothpaste
  • Razor
  • Bandaids
  • Makeup
  • Face Cloths
Others:
  • Towels

Respite Space: 265 East Hastings St.

Accepting Donations

Daily: 9 am-6 pm

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.

Large basement available to store bigger donations.

Wishlist for this Location

Urgently Needed Items

  • Toothbrush + toothpaste
  • Winter jackets + Hoodies
  • Pants
  • Shoes
  • Bottled water
  • Disinfectant wipes
  • Paint & Painting Supplies
  • Chocolates and flowers for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Easter

Items needed

Clothing
  • Underwear
  • Socks
  • Jeans + Leggings
  • Winter jackets + Hoodies
  • T-Shirts
  • Long sleeves
  • Toques
  • Rain boots
  • Running shoes (Size 7-10)
  • S/M Bras
Toiletries
  • Toothbrush + toothpaste
  • Shampoo + Conditioner
  • Body Wash + Body Lotion
  • Razors
  • Menstrual Pads
  • Adult Pull-Ups
  • Deodorant + Perfume
  • Hair ties + Combs
  • Makeup
  • Q-tips
  • Bath Towels + Face Towels
  • First Aid Kits
  • Face Masks
  • Gloves
  • Disinfectant wipes
Bedding
  • Bedding + Fitted Sheet
  • Pillows + Pillow Cases
  • Blankets
Others
  • Suitcases + Backpacks + Bags
  • Umbrellas
  • Colouring Books + Colouring pencils
  • Air fresheners
  • Reusable water bottles

Warming & Respite Space: 398 Powell St.

Accepting Donations

Daily: 2:30 pm-6 pm

Phone: 604-423-4216
Email: temitayo.adebanjo@dewc.ca

Wishlist for this Location

Urgently Needed Items

  • Pants
  • Shoes
  • Bottled water
  • Disinfectant wipes
  • Chocolates and flowers for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Easter

Items needed

Clothing:
  • Socks
  • Underwear
  • Pants
  • Hoodies