List for Calgary
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:
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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.
List for Edmonton
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.
List for Kamloops
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)
List for Medicine Hat
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.
List for Red Deer
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
Needed Items in Grande Prairie
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