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Please Note: We accept donations for all seasons of men and women’s new or gently used and laundered clothing, footwear, backpacks, blankets, towels, and hygiene items (that do not contain alcohol). The lists below highlight the items we are currently running low on.

Urgent Items



  • Backpacks
  • Shampoo
  • Lotion
  • Deodorant
  • Razors


General



Clothing:

  • Winter Items:
    • Coats
    • Gloves
    • Toques
    • Long Underwear
    • Hand warmers



  • Men's Small Size Clothing
  • Socks
  • Underwear (new only)
  • Jogging Pants
  • Men's Jeans & Cords (sizes 28 - 32)

Hygiene:

  • Conditioner (travel size preferred)
  • Toothpaste (travel size preferred)
  • Tissues (travel size)
  • Lip Balm



  • Hairbrushes
  • Sleep Masks
  • Ear Plugs
  • Nail Clippers
  • Foot Powder


Programs



Employment:

  • Steel-toed work boots (sizes 9-12)
  • Hard Hats
  • Construction Pants
  • Safety Glasses
  • Gently used Tools (hammers, pliers, measuring tape, tool belt, chalk line)

SEEDReach:

Please drop these items off at our Wellness Centre.

  • Sleeping Bag
  • Backpacks
  • Deodorant


Housing Welcome Kit

We love celebrating shelter guests moving out of the shelter and regaining housing. We would love your help providing them with a move-out hamper filled with items to set them up for success during their first few weeks. You can include items such as a laundry basket, towels, blankets, a pillow, hygiene items, cooking utensils, pots and pans, food containers for leftovers, and a grocery store gift card.



Drop-Off Locations

Community Impact Centre Downtown
102 11 Ave SE
Calgary, AB  T2G 0X5
Seven days a week from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Foothills Shelter
7025 44 St SE
Calgary, AB  T2C 4E8
Seven days a week from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Resource Sorting Centre
Bay 27, 4216 54 Ave SE
Calgary, AB  T2C 2E3
Tues. - Sat. from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

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Urgent Items



  • Backpacks
  • Shampoo
  • Lotion
  • Deodorant
  • Razors

Men & Women's Items:



  • Underwear
  • Winter Jackets
  • Winter Boots
  • Hoodies
  • Sweatpants
  • Long Johns
  • Ski Pants
  • Warm Socks
  • Gloves
  • Toques


Men & Women's Hygiene Items:



  • Travel Size Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Deodorant
  • Deodorant
  • Razors
  • Shaving Cream
  • Body Soap
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste


Other:



  • Hand & Feet Warmers
  • Reusable Water Bottles
  • Backpacks
  • Sleeping Bags
  • Reusable Bags
  • Art Supplies


Housing Welcome Kit

We love celebrating shelter guests moving out of the shelter and regaining housing. We would love your help providing them with a move-out hamper filled with items to set them up for success during their first few weeks. You can include items such as a laundry basket, towels, blankets, a pillow, hygiene items, cooking utensils, pots and pans, food containers for leftovers, and a grocery store gift card.



All listed items will be gratefully received at:

The Mustard Seed Community Support Centre

(Rear side of building)
10568 114 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5H 3J7
Hours: Mon. – Sat.
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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Clothing



  • Backpacks & Duffle Bags
  • Zip-Up Hoodies
  • Belts (size S)
  • Jeans (Men & Women, size S)
  • Feminine Hygiene Products
  • Waterproof Rain Jackets
  • T-Shirts (Men & Women)
  • Women's Leggings
  • Women's Undergarments
  • Men's underwear (size small)
  • Hoodies
  • Men's pants size 32
  • Men's shaving cream and razors



Hygiene



  • Washcloths
  • Deodorant (Men & Women)
  • Disposable Razors (Men & Women)
  • Hairbrushes & Combs
  • Band-Aids
  • Nail Clippers
  • Body Lotion
  • Bar Soap
  • Adult Protective Underwear (e.g. Depends)
  • toothbrushes/toothpaste


Housing Welcome Kit

We love celebrating shelter guests moving out of the shelter and regaining housing. We would love your help providing them with a move-out hamper filled with items to set them up for success during their first few weeks. You can include items such as a laundry basket, towels, blankets, a pillow, hygiene items, cooking utensils, pots and pans, food containers for leftovers, and a grocery store gift card.



All listed items will be gratefully received at:

Outreach Centre (Food Items Only)

Address: 181 West Victoria Street
Hours: Sun. – Sat.
9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Thrift Store (All Other Items)

Address: 342 Seymour Street
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

We recommend you call us first to set up safe drop off of your donations 1·833·GIV·HOPE (448·4673)

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Meal Service

** Bold = most urgent

  • Bread
  • Eggs
  • Cereal
  • Coffee
  • Rice
  • Macaroni / Lasagna Noodles
  • Sugar
  • Flour
  • Soup (Mushroom or Tomato)
  • Fruit Juice / Juice Crystals
  • Cheese (Slices or Block)
  • Sandwich Meats
  • Canned Meat / Fish
  • Peanut Butter
  • Jam
  • Pancake Syrup
  • Ketchup


General



  • Backpacks
  • Boots & Shoes
  • Toques
  • Hand/Foot Warmers
  • Foot Powder
  • Deodorant (Men & Women)
  • Toothbrushes
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Feminine Hygiene Products
  • Razors (Men & Women)
  • Wipes
  • Kleenex (travel-size)

Clothing:

  • New Underwear (Men & Women, sizes M & L)
  • Winter Jackets
  • T-Shirts (Men, sizes M & L)
  • Jeans (Men, sizes 30 - 34)
  • Sweat Pants (Men, sizes M & XL)
  • Yoga Pants (Women, sizes S, M, L)
  • Hoodies (Men, sizes M, L, XL)
  • Socks (Men & Women)


Housing Welcome Kit

We love celebrating shelter guests moving out of the shelter and regaining housing. We would love your help providing them with a move-out hamper filled with items to set them up for success during their first few weeks. You can include items such as a laundry basket, towels, blankets, a pillow, hygiene items, cooking utensils, pots and pans, food containers for leftovers, and a grocery store gift card.



All listed items will be gratefully received at:

The Mustard Seed Community Centre

503A Allowance Ave SE
Mon. - Fri.: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Basic Necessities:



  • Cotton Swabs
  • Shampoo (travel size)
  • Body Wash (travel size)
  • Men's Boxer Briefs (sizes M, L, XL)
  • Women's T-shirts (sizes S, M, L)
  • Women's Leggings (S, M, L)
  • Ankle Socks
  • Women's Runners (sizes 7 - 9)
  • Men's Runners (sizes 8 - 12)
  • Women's Shorts (sizes S - L)
  • Men's Shorts (sizes S - XL)
  • Toilet Paper
  • Kleenex (travel size)
  • Coffee Mugs
  • Forks & Knives


School Lunch Program:



  • Canned Items (soups, pasta, sauces, fruit, vegetables, beans, etc.)
  • Granola Bars (Nut-free)
  • Carrots
  • Cucumbers
  • Celery
  • Apples
  • Oranges
  • Deli Meat


Housing Welcome Kit

We love celebrating shelter guests moving out of the shelter and regaining housing. We would love your help providing them with a move-out hamper filled with items to set them up for success during their first few weeks. You can include items such as a laundry basket, towels, blankets, a pillow, hygiene items, cooking utensils, pots and pans, food containers for leftovers, and a grocery store gift card.



All listed items will be gratefully received at:

Community Support Centre Red Deer

6002 54 Ave
Red Deer, AB T4N 4M8
Hours: Mon. – Fri.
8 a.m. – 4 p.m

Please ring the doorbell at the front door for donations

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