Critical Needs
Your generous donations directly impact families who are struggling with homelessness. We are currently in need of the following items:
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(Please note: we are only able to accept NEW items due to health and safety policies.)
Family Needs
New Clothing, Coats & Accessories:
- Boys & Girls Underwear ages 4, 5, 6, 7 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
- Mens & Womens Underwear: all sizes
- Boys & Girls Winter Boots
- Boys & Girls Jackets and Snow Pants
- Mens & Womens Winter Boots
- Mens & Womens Jackets and Snow Pants
New Childcare Supplies (Full and Travel Sizes):
- Toddler Winter Boots
- Toddler Jackets and Snow Pants
- Diapers: Pull-Ups: Sizes 2T-5T
- Baby bottles
- Baby wipes
- Baby lotion
- Baby oil
- Baby body wash
- Baby shampoo
- Baby Vaseline
- Sippy cups
- Baby burping cloths
- Baby bath towels
- Baby washcloths
- Crib bedding sets
- Strollers
- Diaper Genies and Diaper Genie refills
- Baby Boxes with Foam Inserts
Gift Cards & Passes (Family Activities):
- Superstore, Walmart, Safeway
- Movie Tickets
- Zoo Passes
- City Recreation Centres
Shelter & Housing
New Shelter Supplies
- High-Efficiency Laundry Soap
- New Laundry Baskets
- New Bath Towels
- Large Plastic Storage Containers
- New Linens for twin and double beds
- Diaper Genies and refill packages
- Personal Hygiene Supplies (Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Lotions)
- Kleenex
- Bottles of Water
Gift Cards (Family Needs)
- Household Items
- Food Stores
Nutrition & Meal Supplies
New Food Items (Unopened & Non-Perishable):
- NO PEANUTS OR PEANUT PRODUCTS PLEASE
- Juice Boxes
- Bottled Water
- Granola & Cereal bars
- Cereal
- Cheese sticks
- Cut-up veggie packs
- Individually Packaged Oatmeal
- Peanut-Free Lunch Snacks
- Baby Mum Mums
- Toddler & Baby snacks
- Baby Formula (GoodStart 1 & 2, Parent’s Choice, Similac, Enfamil)
- Canned Soup & Stew
- Pasta & Pasta Sauces
- Rice
- Canned Chicken & Other Proteins
- Canned Fruit
- Pancake Syrup (regular size or commercial size)
- Salad Dressing (regular size or commercial size)
- Cornmeal (commercial size if possible)
- Sugar (commercial size if possible)
- Honey
- Salt
New Meal Supplies:
- Paper Lunch Bags
- Ziploc Bags
- Aluminum Foil
- Plastic Utensils
- Paper Napkins
- Paper Cups
- New Serving Spoons & Tongs for Meal Service
- Disposable Spoons & Forks
Gift Cards (Food & Kitchen Supplies):
- Walmart
- Superstore
- Food Stores
Please note: we are only able to accept NEW items due to health and safety policies.
All donations can be dropped off at our Emergency Family Shelter located at 110-11th Ave SE, Calgary. Please contact us at 403-999-7452 or donate@innfromthecold.org with any questions.
