Accepted Items
Below is a list of the items we welcome donations of
Both financial support and food donations are much-needed.
Thank you for your help; we rely on people like you, to donate.
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Your financial donations are especially helpful because they allow us to see where the gaps are and make bulk purchases as well as pay expenses related to running a food bank:
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maintenance of building, refrigeration, delivery vehicles, and food banking equipment
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costs of transportation (fuel), heat, hydro, staffing, sanitation products and communications to the most vulnerable in our community.
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Thank you for your support!
FRESH FOOD
Most Needed:
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Root vegetables like carrots, onions and potatoes
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Squashes
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Fresh fruit
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Fresh vegetables
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Frozen vegetables and fruit
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Frozen Meals
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Fresh and frozen meat directly from the grocery store
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Lunch meats
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Cheese and yogurt
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Fruit juice
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Remember:
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We will gladly accept extras from your garden
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We partner with local farmers, butchers and grocery stores
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Questions? Connect with us at warehouse@shob.org or call 519-273-3433 x 205
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NON-PERISHABLES
Most Needed Foods:
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Peanut Butter
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Canned vegetables and fruit
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Canned fish - tuna and salmon
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Canned meat - ham, chicken, turkey
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Canned soup, stew, and chili
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Pasta and Sauce
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Baked beans
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Hot and cold cereal
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Side dishes (KD, Sidekicks, Hamburger Helper, stuffing, instant potatoes, etc.)
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Rice
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Healthy school snacks (peanut free)
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Gluten Free and Vegetarian foods
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Baby Formula​
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Most Needed Hygiene Items:
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Toilet paper
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Toothbrushes & toothpaste
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Bar soap & Body wash
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Shampoo
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Deodorant
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Tampons & Pads
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Dish soap
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Laundry detergent​
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Infant Diapers
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Children's Pullups
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Most Needed for populations who are homeless and/or who lack adequate cooking, refrigeration, and storage:
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Meals in a can like stew, chili, baked beans and pasta
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Canned meats with pull-back lids
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Peanut Butter
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Healthy snacks and snack bars
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Fruit cups and applesauce
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Healthy beverages
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Protein drinks/Meal replacements
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Nuts and sunflower seeds
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New can openers
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New plastic utensils
PROGRAM SUPPLIES
All of these programs only accept NEW products.
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Christmas Toy Program:
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Toys (0-16 age)
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Gift Cards suitable to teens
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Puzzles
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Board Games
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Craft Kits
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Pajamas (most needed: Youth med, large & extra large, Adult small)
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Stocking stuffers
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Books and colouring books
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Stuffed Animals
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Slippers & Mitts/Gloves
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Baby Welcome to the World Baskets:
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Baby hygiene products
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Clothing 0-24 months (onesies, sleepers, outfits, socks)
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Baby toys, rattles, teethers
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Baby blankets, receiving blankets, towels, wash cloths, and bibs
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Off to School Smiling Program:
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Backpacks
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Calculators (regular and scientific)
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Math Kits
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School Supplies: crayons, markers, scissors, glue sticks, rulers, and erasers