In-Kind Donations
Your donated items go directly into the hands of people facing homelessness, poverty, and deep hardship. A warm coat, a pair of clean socks, or a backpack full of essentials can remind someone they’re not forgotten.
Every item you give helps restore dignity, comfort, and hope—one person at a time.
Currently Needed
As of October 10, 2025
Urgent ‼️
- Underwear (new)
- Socks (new)
- Toothpaste (new)
- Shampoo/conditioner/body wash (new or partially used)
- Men’s cold weather/rain clothes (new or in good repair)
- Handwarmers (new)
- Washable blankets (new or in good repair)
- Sleeping bags (new or in good repair)
- Tents (new or in good repair)
- Tarps (new or in good repair)
Men’s Clothing (New or gently used)
- Underwear (new)
- Socks
- Jeans/sweatpants
- Hoodies
- T-shirts/longsleeves
- Warm jackets
- Raincoats/windbreakers
- Shoes/boots
- Gloves/mitts
- Toques
Women’s Clothing (New or gently used)
- Underwear (new)
- Socks
- Leggings/sweatpants/jeans
- Sweaters, hoodies, shirts, etc.
- Warm jackets
- Raincoats/windbreakers
- Shoes/boots
- Gloves/mitts
- Toques
- Scarves
Personal Care
- Basic toiletries, any size
- Soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash
- Toothpaste
- Towels, hand towels, face cloths
- Incontinence underwear (Pull-ups only, all sizes)
- Tampons (regular)
- Pads (regular)
- Toothbrushes (new)
- Razors (new)
- Shaving Cream
- Cotton Swabs
- Deodorant (men & women)
- Nail clippers (new)
- Hair brushes/combs (new)
Kitchen
- Plastic/paper plates
- Microwaves
- Meat slicer (commercial kitchen grade)
Food
- Bottled water
- Hot chocolate mix
- Coffee*
- Sugar*
- Rice*
- Beans/lentils*
- Canned soup*
- Pasta*
- Granola Bars*
- Snacks* (ready to eat or microwave; does not require refrigeration)
*We only accept wholesale quantities
Shelter (New or gently used)
- Sleeping Bags
- Washable blankets
- Comforters
- Backpacks
- Suitcases (with wheels)
- Tents
- Tarps
- Air mattresses/sleeping pads
Other Supplies
- TVs (50in minimum)
- Pet food
- Board games
- Books & magazines
- Arts & Crafts supplies
- Party supplies (balloons, hats, etc)
- Guitar, drums & other handheld instruments
- Karaoke machines
- Plastic storage bins
- Pet coats
- Collars & harnesses
- Dog training
- Walkers/scooters
- Scooter chargers
- Washer/dryer (stackable)
*Not Currently Accepting:
- Children’s clothing/items
- Furniture
- Kitchenware/appliances (except microwaves)
- Mattresses
- Pillows
- Household-sized canned goods
If you have any of these items to donate, please consider giving them to WIN, ReStore or the Mustard Seed.
Donations can be dropped of at:
Raincoast Business Centre
1027 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC V8V 3P6
Monday-Friday (except holidays)
8:00am-5:00pm
Please come to our front door, ring the doorbell, and someone will come greet you and accept your donations.
*Our storage space is unfortunately very limited. Please get in touch before bringing in a large amount of items, or items not on this list.
For further information, please contact:
Emily Makarenko, Gifts in Kind Supervisor
emilym@ourplacesociety.com | 250-508-2791 (call/text)