How can I donate to a shelter in Durham Region?
The Regional Municipality of Durham works together with numerous organizations and community groups that accept clothing and food donations year-round for people experiencing homelessness.
There are specific needs to support individuals and families such as personal care items, food and kitchen supplies, clothing, bedding, and other miscellaneous items.
There are several places in Durham Region to donate please get in touch with each organization to find out which items are in need and to donate directly.
Christian Faith Outreach Centre (CFOC) - Doors of Compassion
158 Harwood Ave S., Ajax, Ontario L1S 2H6
Phone: 905-619-2670
Email: info@cfoc.ca
Donate Now - Christian Faith Outreach Centre CFOC
1635 Dundas Shelter
1635 Dundas Street East, Whitby, Ontario L1N 2K9
Phone: 365-885-3173
Email: docintake@cfoc.ca
Cornerstone
133 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 4G8
Phone: 905-433-0254 or 1-844-433-0254
Email: GeneralInquiry@CornerstoneDurham.com
Get Involved - Cornerstone Community Association Durham
-Used Clothing
Due to the volume of donations of used clothing, and our extremely limited storage space, we no longer accept donations of used clothing. Cornerstone has arrangements to access your kind donation through the following local organization:
Salvation Army, 45 King Street East, Oshawa, ON L1H 1B2, 905.728.1743
-Food Donations
Cornerstone accepts food donations. We cannot accept homemade foods or packages of food that have been previously opened, used or frozen. All food donations are inspected by our food services program to ensure they can be used.
-Furniture
Furniture items may be accepted only if the item is inspected in advance, the item is of immediate use or storage is procured, and provided the donor is willing to drop the item(s) off.
-Monetary Donations
Thank you for considering a donation to help with our ongoing operations!
Durham Youth Services
82 Kings Crescent, Ajax, Ontario L1S 2M6
Phone: 905-239-9477
Email: contact@durhamyouth.com
Ways to Donate | Durham Youth Services – Various monetary options for donating.
Holiday Giving | Durham Youth Services – Holiday Wishlist including new clothing, household items, hygiene items, and gift card ideas.
Donate - Durham Youth Services – Virtual Coat and Boot Drive.
Muslim Welfare Home
425 Dundas Street East, Whitby, Ontario L1N 2J2
Phone: 905-665-0424 or 1-866-666-1115
Email: muslimwelfarecentre@gmail.com
Donate - Muslim Welfare Homes – Monetary Donations
Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support
Drop-off Gift Cards or Pantry Items on or before Thursday, December 12th
Peace Lutheran Church: 928 Liverpool Rd. – Backdoor, lower parking lot.
Thursdays 4:30pm-6:30pm or by appointment. Call or text John Paul at 647-704-9015
McDonalds/ Dollarama Gift Cards: ranging from $5-$25
Pantry Donations – Canned Meat or Fish, Cans of Fruit, Ready to Eat Items (such as ravioli/ hearty stews and soups). Pop-top cans are preferred for ease of use. Water Bottles or Juice/ Drinks. Peanut Butter.
Monetary Donations: DARSGIFTS@hotmail.com
Do Unto Others
Overnight Drop-In
446 Simcoe Street South, Unit D, Oshawa
Hours: Daily 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Phone: 905-213-9580
Gently Used clothing for men and women. Winter jackets, boots, hats and gloves. Blankets and sleeping bags. If you have items to donate, please message or call them at 905-213-9580 to arrange pickup. If you prefer drop-off they are open from 6pm to 8am, 7 days per week.
Backdoor Mission
Oshawa Hub
66 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa
Located at the Backdoor Mission
Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Phone: 905-728-4664
Donations - Back Door Mission for the Relief of Poverty – Link to Monetary Donations
-Clothing: Men’s pants, t-shirts, boxers (large/ XL), shoes (most in need sizes 8-12). Women’s pants, shoes, underwear (small/medium).
-Housewares: Blankets, tarps, sleeping bags, bath towels, reusable shopping bags, can openers.
-Food: snack foods (cookies, crackers, granola bars, cereal, etc.), juice/ Gatorade, easy-open canned meals/soups/stews, canned meats, canned vegetables, instant coffee, pre-ground coffee, meal supplement drinks, Mr. Noodles
-Toiletries: Deodorant, travel-size shampoos & body wash, nail clippers, shaving razors, Kleenex, toilet paper, laundry pods.
Email info@backdoormission.ca for a list of the most up-to-date list of needed items
North House
B-2 Elgin Park Drive
Uxbridge, ON L9P 0B1
info@northhouse.ca
Brock: 705-432-8654
Uxbridge/ Scugog: 289-640-1929
Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed holidays and weekends
Donate – North House – Monetary Donations
Community Living Durham North
60 Vanedward Drive, Unit 2
Port Perry, Ontario L9L 1G3
Tel: (905) 985-8511
www.cldn.ca
Donate Now - Community Living Durham North – Monetary Donations
Violence Against Women Shelters
-Denise House https://thedenisehouse.com/ is in Oshawa.
Phone: 1-800-263-3725
Donate - The Denise House
Have other questions about donating NEW Clothing, Food, Toiletries, Gift Cards or Special Holiday Gifts? Please call 905-728-7311 and ask to speak to our Donations Coordinator or send an email to info@thedenisehouse.com.
-Y’s WISH Shelter http://www.ywcadurham.org/emergencyshelter is in Oshawa.
Phone: 905-576-6356
Email: info@ywcadurham.org
Donate - YWCA Durham
-Bethesda House https://bethesdahouse.ca/ is in Bowmanville.
Phone: 1-800-338-3397
Bethesda || Charity & Fundraising
-Herizon House http://www.herizonhouse.com/ is in Ajax.
Phone: 1-866-437-4066
Donate Now – Herizon House
List of items online: money, food, gift cards, practical items.
