Help support people who are experiencing homelessness and poverty by donating needed supplies to Ve’ahavta.
Scroll down to see the list of needed items, which can be dropped off at our office at 4100 Chesswood Drive, Unit 1 in Toronto. Please do not leave donations outside our office without informing a staff member about your drop-off.
*We kindly request that you prepare your donations in clear plastic bags when possible so that contents are visible and can be easily identified.
Follow these 3 easy steps when dropping off donations:
1. Bring your donation to the back of the building (first door at the southwest corner).
2. Place your item(s) beside the back door.
3. Ring the bell or call 416.964.5572 and wait for a staff member to confirm they will receive your donation.
We are happy to provide a tax receipt for new items accompanied by proof of purchase. Please be aware that if we cannot use the items you provide (ex. out of season or don’t meet the needs of the clients) we may choose to pass these items on to other charities to utilize. If you have items for donation that are not on our list, please feel free to call us if you think we might be interested.
Ve’ahavta does not pick up donations. If you are a corporation or otherwise have a large amount of goods to donate please reach out to info@veahavta.org to discuss.
List of Needed Items
General Items (As Ve’ahavta serves adults, we are unable to take donations of children’s clothing and toys)
- New underwear, (long) underwear, socks, and bras in all sizes and genders
- Gently used t-shirts, long-sleeved shirts — all sizes and genders
- Jeans — all sizes
- Shorts — all sizes
- Track pants with drawstring
- Belts in all sizes
- Baseball caps
- Hats, gloves, mittens, scarves
- Hoodies (all sizes)
- Winter and fall coats, fleece jackets
- Raincoats
- Footwear and shoes in good condition, including boots, sneakers and sandals
Gift Cards and Tokens
- Tim Hortons gift cards
- McDonald’s gift cards
- TTC tokens
Other
- Hot Paws (hands and feet)
- Flashlight and batteries
- Sleeping bags
- Blankets
- Tarps
- Emergency blankets
- Reuseable bags
New Toiletries
- Deodorant
- Hairbrushes and combs
- Disposable razors
- Sunscreen
- Poly/Neosporin
- Bandaids
- Q-tips
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Floss
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body wash
- Soap
- Lip balm
Items Ve’ahavta Does Not Accept:
- Stained or ripped clothes
- Household items (including but not limited to bedding, pillows, dishes, artwork, furniture)
- Used underwear or socks
- Children’s clothing
- Toys
- Books
- Medical devices of any kind
- Business attire
- Formal wear
If you would like to purchase socks or underwear to donate, please check out the Bargains Group, where your money will go further than some retail stores. Plus, we will receive extra donations from the company!
Want to host your own Drive to Survive? Below are some resources that can help you engage your networks and maximize the supplies you donate to Ve’ahavta.
You can download the follow posters: A Drive to Survive poster, a list of supplies we accept and instructions on how to host your own Drive to Survive.
Questions? Contact 416.964.7698 or info@veahavta.org
Are you a group or company that is looking for a fun group or corporate volunteer program that engages your team, while making a difference?
Help Ve’ahavta build Personal Care Hygiene Kits, Winter Warmth Kits, Feminine Hygiene Empowerment Kits, Back to School Kits, and Holiday Gift Kits to support the community’s most vulnerable people with items they desperately need.
For more information check out: kitsforacause.com/charities/veahavta/