Non-Monetary, Inkind Gifts | Red Door Family Shelter

Non-Monetary, Inkind Gifts

Please contact our Inkind Coordinator in advance at 416-915-5671 ext. 234, or via email at inkind@reddoorshelter.ca to inquire about your donation and schedule a drop-off time.

Please note: we may not be able to take any/all of your items depending on our current need, storage capabilities, or Covid19 protocols. 


As of May 2023, we will be accepting the following items:

  • Non-perishable foods or Food Vouchers for our shelter food banks ($25, $50, or $100 denominations from No Frills, Food Basics, FreshCo, Metro, or Loblaws). There is a real need in this area. 
  • Full size Toiletries:
    • Currently we have sufficient stock. 
  • Diapers:
    • Only accepting sizes 3T, 4T, 5T, & 6T

Drop-off Times: Please contact our Inkind Coordinator in advance at 416-915-5671 ext. 234, or via email at inkind@reddoorshelter.ca schedule your drop-off. Office hours: Monday - Friday9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Drop-off Location: 21 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto, ON, M4M 2R6 (Intersection: Carlaw Ave & Lakeshore Blvd East)

Please note: We do not pickup any donations. All donations must be brought to our office location. Donations can also be shipped, or courriered to our office as well. 


We cannot accept furniture-like items, used clothing, toys, child cribs, change tables, car seats, play pens, strollers, high-chairs, used undergarments, used books, VHS/DVD movies, used computer/tech equipment, and items that are broken or in need of repair.

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