Donations

Donations for our Shelter Program

We are so grateful for your compassion and support in serving those in need.

Please note: We are accepting donations by appointment only on Tuesday and Thursday 1pm – 3pm at 190 Weber St. North

Our Participant Experience Specialist is looking for donations of much-needed items to help support onsite programming designed to build connection and community amongst ShelterCare participants, on their journey to recover from homelessness.

Recreation Wish List

Gift cards for participants for when they get housing ($50 for WalMart, Food Basics, Dollarama and Tim Hortons)
Art canvases and supplies (brushes, markers, card stock, paint markers, clay, etc.)
Board and card games (cribbage, deck of cards, monopoly, scrabble)
Acoustic guitars, clip-on guitar tuners, and other instruments (eg., small drums, tambourine, xylophone etc.)
Gardening supplies (gloves, spades/shovels, plant trellises, pots, watering cans, etc.)

First Aid Supplies

Adhesive Bandages (assortment of sizes)
Antibiotic Ointment
Individual First Aid Kits
Flashlights and Batteries
Tweezers

In addition, we are currently in need of the following basic items for men in our program

NEW boxers or boxer briefs [all sizes]
Men’s ankle socks
T-shirts (all sizes)
Shorts (all sizes)
Reading glasses
Pajamas and jogging pants (all sizes)
Men’s Belts (size 28-38)
Deodorant, toothpaste
Nail clippers, hair clippers
Men’s Spring Jackets
Men’s Clothing [no XXL clothing needed]
Water bottles
Razors & Shaving cream
Hygiene products (shampoo, body wash). Products need to be a minimum of 300mL.
Men’s Shoes and Safety Boots (steel toe) (size 8-13)

To book a donation for our Shelter Program, please email sheltercaredonations@houseoffriendship.org or call us at 519-742-8327 x 364.

Thank you for caring for men experiencing homelessness by providing some of these essential items for their comfort.

Food Donations

We can only accept food donations prepared and stored in Public Health Inspected kitchens.

Right now, we need the following items in particular:

Baking supplies (flour, sugar, etc.)
individual peanut butter and jam
individual pancake syrup
individually packaged snacks
Oatmeal packets
juice boxes and canned pop
Ensure or other meal replacement beverages
Ground beef, turkey, chicken

Other items may be accepted – please call to confirm.

To find out if your donation is needed and to make an appointment to arrange a drop-off, please call: 519-742-8327 x 334. Food donations can only be accepted between 9:00 am and 6:30 pm., Monday through Sunday, by appointment only.

To make a financial donation to our Emergency Shelter visit: https://www.houseoffriendship.org/donate/donate-online

Donations for our Supportive Housing Program

Our Supportive Housing program has started providing food hampers and weekly community meals for tenants to offset the increasing cost of living and food. The gift cards donated will be used to bridge the gap and offset food insecurity experienced by tenants.

We are currently looking for the following:

Donations of grocery gift cards – used to purchase items for on-site food pantry program
Walmart gift cards
Winter jackets and gloves
Art supplies
Musical instruments
Baking supplies
Pet food for dogs, cats, guinea pigs and birds
Seasonal clothing – hats, gloves, scarves and mittens
New mattresses and box springs for new tenants moving in
Old cell phones to help tenants stay connected.
Older video games consoles

Please contact Kaitlynn Kent at kaitlynnk@houseoffriendship.org or call (226)-338-4588 to arrange a drop-off for your donation. 9-5 pm Monday-Friday, flexible arrangements can be made on weekends. 50 Eby St. S or 75 Charles St. E.

Emergency Food Hampers

Our Emergency Food Hamper program is currently accepting donations of:

All food items, except homemade prepared food.
Diapers (sizes 3, 4, 5, and 6)
Baby formula stage 1 (0-12 months old)

For more information, or to arrange a drop-off time, please call 519-742-0662 x 0. Open Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm. 807 Guelph Street Kitchener.

Donations for Residential Treatment Programs

Our Men’s Residential Addiction Treatment Program is currently looking for…

Seedlings for our in-house gardening program, plant trellises pots, planters
Music Instruments – specifically digital piano/electric keyboard, guitar – no drums please
Road hockey goalie equipment
Hygiene Products (toothpaste, shampoo, soap)
Donations for this program can be dropped off Monday – Friday between 9am – 3pm at 562 Concession Rd., Cambridge. Ring the buzzer at the front door.
Contact Valerie at 519-742-8327 X 234

Our Women’s Residential Addiction Treatment Program is currently looking for…

Seedlings for our in-house gardening program, plant trellises pots, planters
Slippers and slide-on shoes with bottom tread/grip – various sizes
Hygiene Products (toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, soap, menstrual products, nail clippers, hair brushes, body lotion)
Donations can be dropped off Monday – Friday between 9:00am – 3:30pm at 71 Ann St., Kitchener. Ring the buzzer at the front door.
Contact Reception at 519-742-8327 X 235