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Most Needed

Below is a list of most needed items. 

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Our need is greatest in the areas of both: financial support and food. 

 

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:

  • maintenance of building, refrigeration, delivery vehicles, and food banking equipment

  • 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:

  • Root vegetables like carrots, onions and potatoes

  • Squashes 

  • Fresh fruit  

  • Fresh vegetables

  • Frozen vegetables and fruit

  • Frozen Meals

  • Fresh and frozen meat directly from the grocery store

  • Lunch meats

  • Cheese and yogurt

  • Fruit juice 

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Remember:

  • We will gladly accept extras from your garden

  • We partner with local farmers, butchers and grocery stores

  • Connect with us at operations@shob.org or call 519-273-3433 x 205

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NON-PERISHABLES

Most Needed:

  • Healthy school snacks

  • Peanut Butter

  • Canned vegetables and fruit

  • Canned fish - tuna and salmon

  • Canned meat - ham, chicken, turkey

  • Canned soups, stews and chili

  • Pasta and Sauce

  • Baked beans

  • Hot and cold cereal

  • Side dishes (KD, Sidekicks, stuffing, instant potatoes) 

  • Rice

  • Gluten Free and Vegetarian foods

  • Toilet paper 

  • Tampons and Pads

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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

  • Canned meats with pull-back lids

  • Peanut Butter

  • Healthy snacks and snack bars

  • Fruit cups and applesauce

  • Healthy beverages

  • Nuts and sunflower seeds

  • New can openers

  • New plastic utensils 

PROGRAM SUPPLIES

All of these programs only accept NEW products.

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Christmas Toy Program:

  • Toys (0-16 age)

  • Gift Cards suitable to teens

  • Puzzles

  • Board Games

  • Craft Kits

  • Pajamas (most needed 6- adult)

  • Stocking stuffers

  • Books and colouring books

  • Stuffed Animals

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Baby Welcome to the World Baskets:

  • Baby hygiene products

  • Clothing 0-24 months (onesies, sleepers, outfits, socks)

  • Baby toys, rattles, teethers

  • Baby blankets, receiving blankets, towels, wash cloths, and bibs

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Off to School Smiling Program:

  • Backpacks

  • Calculators (regular and scientific)

  • Math Kits

  • School Supplies: crayons, markers, scissors, glue sticks, rulers and erasers

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