One of the most valuable resources after monetary donations, is the donation of Gift Cards for grocery stores, drugstores, and department stores (Walmart, Giant Tiger…). We often have clients with specific needs that are outside of items we normally have stocked. This can include clients with special dietary needs or restrictions, allergies, or sensitivities. With Gift Cards, we are able to quickly acquire items that are often needed as soon as possible, such as a specific baby formula for a mom who had to leave everything behind, or meal supplement drinks for clients who may suffer from an eating disorder. As you can imagine, the situations we come across can vary greatly, but we are dedicated to serving the needs of our individual clients. Additionally, community bus passes, swim passes, movie passes…etc are always used and appreciated by our clients.
Primary Needs
New clothing and household items:- Toilet Paper
- Adult colouring books
- Adult DVD’s
- twin/double sheet sets
- new towels/washcloths
- travel mugs/water bottles
- Pocket calendars
- Accordion file folders with dividers
- Toilet paper
- kleenex
- conditioner
- Diapers sizes 3-6
- Wipes
- Diaper Genie refills
- Pull ups
- Overnights
Secondary Needs
Personal Care Items:- Shaving cream
- Lip gloss/balm
- Colouring books
- Pencil crayons
- Pencil sharpeners
- New story books
- Children’s DVD’s
- glitter, glue sticks, feathers
- locker mirrors
- foam sheets or shapes, stickers
- ribbon
- sketch books
- fabric/acrylic paints
- craft kits
- Gift wrap, bags, bows, coloured tissue paper, and scotch tape (not Christmas)
- Copier paper, white and coloured
- Unscented dryer sheets
- Antibacterial clorox wipes
- Batteries all sizes
- Unscented HE Laundry detergent
- New sheet sets for twin/double beds
- Coffee/specialty teas
- Non-perishable food (apple juice, peanut butter, condiments, soup, crackers, cheese whiz, honey, pickles, jam, lunch snacks, baking supplies, juice boxes….)