We cannot accept any gently used items due to the pandemic and COVID restrictions. We do not have the resources to clean, sanitize and sort through each item brought to us.
The needs at the shelters can change so it is best to contact us to ensure that we are able to accept your donation.
Please contact our Inkind Coordinator in advance at 416-915-5671 ext 234 or via email at inkind@reddoorshelter.ca to let us know about your donation as we may not be able to take all items depending on our storage.
As of June 2022, we will be accepting the following items:
- Non-perishable food or Food Vouchers for our shelter food banks ($25, $50, or $100 denominations from No Frills, Food Basics, FreshCo, Metro, or Loblaws)
- Full size Toiletries: shampoo & conditioner, body wash, kids and adult toothpaste & toothbrushes, deodorant, sunscreen
- Summer clothing and Summer accessories for all ages, sizes, and genders
- New summer clothing
- New summer accessories (caps, sunglasses, umbrellas, rain boots)
Drop-off Times: Monday through Friday – 9 a.m. to 5p.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 to our office as well.
We cannot accept used clothing, toys, child cribs, change tables, car seats, play pens, high-chairs, furniture-like items, stuffed animals, used undergarments, used books, VHS movies, used computer equipment, and items that are broken or in need of repair.
Unfortunately at this time our Moving Program is not running.