Donations

We can only accept food donations prepared and stored in Public Health Inspected kitchens.

Right now, we need the following items in particular:

• Baking supplies (flour, sugar, etc.)
• individual peanut butter and jam
• individual pancake syrup
• individually packaged snacks
• Oatmeal packets
• juice boxes and canned pop
• Ensure or other meal replacement beverages
• Ground beef, turkey, chicken

Other items may be accepted – please call to confirm.

To find out if your donation is needed and to make an appointment to arrange a drop-off, please call: 519-742-8327 x 334. Food donations can only be accepted between 9:00 am and 6:30 pm., Monday through Sunday, by appointment only.

To make a financial donation to our Emergency Shelter visit: https://www.houseoffriendship.org/donate

Our Supportive Housing program has started providing food hampers and weekly community meals for tenants to offset the increasing cost of living and food. The gift cards donated will be used to bridge the gap and offset food insecurity experienced by tenants.

We are currently looking for the following:

• Donations of grocery gift cards – used to purchase items for on-site food pantry program
• Walmart gift cards
• Art supplies
• Musical instruments
• Baking supplies
• Pet food for dogs, cats, guinea pigs and birds
• New mattresses and box springs for new tenants moving in
• Old cell phones to help tenants stay connected.
• Older video games consoles

Please contact tenantrelations@houseoffriendship.org to arrange a drop-off for your donation. 9-5 pm Monday-Friday, flexible arrangements can be made on weekends. 50 Eby St. S or 75 Charles St. E.

Our Emergency Food Hamper program is currently accepting donations of:

• All food items, except homemade prepared food.
• Diapers (sizes 3, 4, 5, and 6)
• Baby formula stage 1 (0-12 months old)

For more information, or to arrange a drop-off time, please call 519-742-0662 x 0. Open Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm. 807 Guelph Street Kitchener.

Our program participants are with us over the holidays & we would be grateful to receive financial donations to purchase gifts or donated items that would make a special gift for someone!

Our Cambridge Live-In Treatment Program is currently looking for…

• Winter clothing and gear
• Arts and craft supplies
• Gift Cards for fun activities (i.e., movies, bowling, community events)
• Music Instruments (specifically digital piano/electric keyboard, guitar – no drums please)
• Hygiene Products (shaving cream, razors, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, soap)
• Donations for this program can be dropped off Monday – Friday between 9am – 3pm at 562 Concession Rd., Cambridge. Ring the buzzer at the front door.
• Contact Reception at 519-742-8327 X 234.

Our Kitchener Live-In Treatment Program is currently looking for…

• Winter clothing and gear
• Pajamas
• Hygiene Products (shaving cream, razors, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, soap)
• Donations can be dropped off Monday – Friday between 9:00am – 6:00pm at 71 Ann St., Kitchener. Ring the buzzer at the front door.
• Contact Reception at 519-742-8327 X 235

Participants in our Transitional Housing program receive 24/7 wraparound supports as they work toward maintaining abstinence, establishing personal goals, and developing plans for treatment and long-term housing.

An important part of recovery is having opportunities to learn, create, connect, and develop new skills. Our psychoeducational programming is designed to introduce alternative strategies that support overall quality of life, skill development, and addiction counselling. Based on the growing demand from our participants, we are hoping to deepen and expand our programming by offering a variety of art-based workshops, including music, visual arts, and crafts.

To help make these opportunities possible, we are seeking donations of the following items:

• A piano to support music-based programming and creative expression
• Painting supplies, including easels and other art materials
• Wool and yarn for knitting, crocheting, and other fibre-art activities
• New or gently used, easy-to-fold patio chairs or recliners for our outdoor space

Physical and emotional wellness are also important components of recovery. Our outdoor space provides participants with an opportunity to step outside, reflect, relax, and engage in healthy social connection. Comfortable, accessible outdoor seating would help us create a welcoming environment where participants can spend time together and enjoy this space.

Every donation, large or small, can help us create meaningful opportunities for participants to discover new interests, build confidence, develop practical skills, and experience healthy forms of connection and self-expression.

If you have any of the requested items available to donate, or would like more information, please contact our Transitional Housing Supervisor, Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., at 226-808-0648 to arrange a drop-off time.

Thank you for considering supporting our program and helping us create spaces where recovery, creativity, connection, and hope can grow.