Donate Essential Items

Donate New or Gently Used Items

Donating new or previously loved items is both a timeless and sustainable way to give back to your community.

Each item fulfills a tangible need, acting as a catalyst for positive change in the lives of our most vulnerable neighbours.

Items in need

  • *Undergarments (new, unopened)
  • Socks
  • Bathrobes
  • Pajamas
  • Sweatpants
  • Sweaters (with and without a hood)
  • T-shirts (short and long sleeve)

*Highly requested item
Please note that we do not accept donations of used undergarments.

  • Waterproof flipflops/slides
  • Hygiene products:
    • Shampoo
    • Body wash/bar soap
    • Toothbrush
    • Toothpaste
  • Lip balm
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Hot/cold thermos
  • Towels

Please note that we do not accept mouthwash.

  • Sheets
  • Duvets
  • Blankets
  • Pillows (new, unopened)

Please note that we do not accept donations of used pillows.

Spring/Summer:

  • Baseball caps

Fall/Winter:

  • Scarves
  • Hats/toques
  • Mittens/gloves
  • Winter boots 
  • Disposable hand/feet warmers
  • Lanyards (for keys)
  • Headphones
  • Stationary:
    • Blank or lined notebooks 
    • Pens, pencils, pencil crayons and/or markers
  • Adult colouring books
  • Novels
  • Art supplies

Items in need

  • *Undergarments (new, unopened)
  • Socks
  • Bathrobes
  • Pajamas
  • Sweatpants
  • Sweaters (with and without a hood)
  • T-shirts (short and long sleeve)

*Highly requested item
Please note that we do not accept donations of used undergarments.

  • Waterproof flipflops/slides
  • Hygiene products:
    • Shampoo
    • Body wash/bar soap
    • Toothbrush
    • Toothpaste
  • Lip balm
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Hot/cold thermos
  • Towels

Please note that we do not accept mouthwash.

  • Sheets
  • Duvets
  • Blankets
  • Pillows (new, unopened)

Please note that we do not accept donations of used pillows.

Spring/Summer:

  • Baseball caps

Fall/Winter:

  • Scarves
  • Hats/toques
  • Mittens/gloves
  • Winter boots 
  • Disposable hand/feet warmers
  • Lanyards (for keys)
  • Headphones
  • Stationary:
    • Blank or lined notebooks 
    • Pens, pencils, pencil crayons and/or markers
  • Adult colouring books
  • Novels
  • Art supplies

Together, we can build a Homefull Toronto

With a financial donation, you support thousands of people in Toronto experiencing chronic homelessness every day.

Make a one-time or recurring donation and let’s end chronic homelessness in Toronto. For good.
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