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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:

  • 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

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

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NON-PERISHABLES

Most Needed Foods:

  • Peanut Butter

  • Canned vegetables and fruit

  • Canned fish - tuna and salmon

  • Canned meat - ham, chicken, turkey

  • Canned soup, stew, and chili

  • Pasta and Sauce

  • Baked beans

  • Hot and cold cereal

  • Side dishes (KD, Sidekicks, Hamburger Helper, stuffing, instant potatoes, etc.) 

  • Rice

  • Healthy school snacks (peanut free)

  • Gluten Free and Vegetarian foods

  • Baby Formula​

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Most Needed Hygiene Items:

  • Toilet paper

  • Toothbrushes & toothpaste

  • Bar soap & Body wash 

  • Shampoo

  • Deodorant

  • Tampons & Pads

  • Dish soap

  • Laundry detergent​

  • Infant Diapers

  • 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

  • Canned meats with pull-back lids

  • Peanut Butter

  • Healthy snacks and snack bars

  • Fruit cups and applesauce

  • Healthy beverages

  • Protein drinks/Meal replacements

  • 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: Youth med, large & extra large, Adult small)

  • Stocking stuffers

  • Books and colouring books

  • Stuffed Animals

  • Slippers & Mitts/Gloves

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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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