Priority Needs
From basic outreach needs to big items, donate today and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others—no donation is too big or too small! We accept donations every day from 9am–5pm at our main location (696 Dundas St). This list is updated monthly.
Urgent Cold Weather Needs
- Warm winter layers (thermal underwear, long johns, thermal shirts, boots)
- All-size winter coats, jackets, hoodies
- Gloves
- Hand & foot warmers (ex: Hot Paws)
- Gift cards (Tim’s, grocery store, dollar store)
- Coffee
- Hot chocolate
Basic Needs
- Blankets (size single)
- Men’s pants (size small)
- Men’s boxer briefs (all sizes)
- Women’s bras & underwear (size small)
- Unopened body wash & conditioner
- Razors
- Deodorants
Food & Supply Needs
- Protein bars & shakes
- Canned goods with pull-open tabs
- Wrapped/packaged snacks
- Cases of water
- Pop and juice
- Pasta
- Cereal
- Rice
- Dairy items (milk, butter, cream)
- Ground coffee & creamer
- Sugar
- Potatoes
- Fresh fruits & vegetables
Big Needs & Other Items
- Tarps (all sizes)
- Flashlights & batteries
- Sleeping bags
- Commercial fridge
- Pickup truck or van
- Portable cell phone power banks
- Generator (x2)
- Bus tickets
- Used or new cell phones with chargers
- Used or new laptops with chargers (for programs)
Drop-off Instructions
At our main location, 696 Dundas St in London, street parking is available right outside of the front doors. The door highlighted in yellow is the entrance to our reception area where somewhere will be able to help you—you’ll also see a sign on the door that says “Donation Drop-Off“. For immediate assistance, please call our main line at 519-667-0322.
Donation FAQs
We accept donations every day from 9am–5pm at our main location (696 Dundas St). If you need assistance, call 519-667-0322 or email [email protected].
Outside of the above list, we gratefully accept gently-used clothing, non-perishable food items, hygiene products (e.g., toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo), blankets, household essentials, and new or used working electronics. For food donations, please see the next FAQ question below.
Accepted as new items only: pillows, hair ties, and headbands.
Accepted on an as-needed basis only: large furniture and mattresses.
We cannot accept medication, children’s clothing, duvets, and toys.
If you have any questions about donations, please call 519-667-0322 or email [email protected].
Yes, we accept non-perishable food items, fresh produce, and frozen goods. Please ensure all items are unopened and within their expiry dates. We can also accept dairy and meals, but only from commercial kitchens that have held these products within proper food safety temperature ranges.
For safety reasons, we cannot accept opened containers or home-cooked meals from non-commercial donors.
Yes, we are happy to coordinate bulk donations! Please email us at [email protected] or call 519-667-0322 to schedule a time. Unfortunately, we do not offer a pick-up service, but we can assist in arranging transportation if needed.
Yes, we provide tax receipts for both monetary donations and in-kind gifts that meet Canada Revenue Agency guidelines. Please include your name and address with your donation to ensure timely receipt issuance.