Thank you for your interest in donating items to Fred Victor! Refer to our most needed items list below, fill out this form to provide us the information we need to direct your donation to the location that needs the items you are offering, and please wait for a follow-up email with drop-off instructions if we can accept your donation. We cannot pick up donated items. Items must be delivered.

If you’re a group or company planning to do a donation drive or collection, visit our team volunteering page and take a look at the off-site opportunities.

We receive a large volume of inquiries. If the items you would like to donate are not on our most needed items list, we may not respond. You may still reach out, but we may not need those donations at this time.

Below is a list of our most needed items list; Fred Victor sites have limited storage space, so we prioritize items on our most needed list. Note that all gently used clothing must be freshly laundered with no rips or stains, and we cannot accept used socks or underwear. We also cannot accept any opened or expired toiletries or food items, any homemade food or cleaning products, or any items containing alcohol such as mouthwash or alcohol-based cleaning products.

Most needed items:

• Underwear for men and women (new)
• Socks for winter/summer (new)
• Adult incontinence products (i.e. Depends)
• Toiletries – new, both regular and sample sizes (body wash, lotion, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, etc.)
• Other personal care items (razors, nail clippers, combs/brushes, toothbrushes)
• Clothing (track pants, jeans, sweatpants, hoodies/sweatshirts, long and short-sleeved t-shirts, pajamas and XL t-shirts for sleeping)
• Shoes & boots (winter/summer), a size range, higher need for men’s shoes
• Non-perishable food items (canned food, pasta/rice, dried beans/lentils, crackers/cookies/granola bars/snacks, spices, oil, coffee/tea, sugar)
• Coats/jackets (winter/summer), winterwear items (hats, gloves, scarves, etc)
• Gift cards, $5-$25 value, grocery and department stores and coffee shops (i.e. Food Basics, No Frills, Walmart, Shoppers, Tim Hortons, etc.)
• Culturally specific hair and beauty products (shea butter, black soap, black castor oil, etc.)
• Cleaning supplies & products (laundry detergent/dryer sheets, household cleaners, dish soap, etc.)
• Backpacks and other bags
• Bedding (linens such as new or gently used sheets, blankets, mattress covers, comforters, towels, sleeping bags)
• Pet supplies such as dog and cat food, litter, dog leashes, and treats
• Kitchenware items (pots, pans, cutlery, cups and plates etc.)

If you have a question regarding your donation that isn’t answered by the information on this page, send an email to donations@fredvictor.org or call 416-364-8228 x.5810.