The Shelter Wish List
There’s always a long list of needs at the shelter. Some women and children arrive at a moment’s notice, many others with very little. If you would like to provide direct help through donations, please reference the list below.
Some Important Notes:
For health and safety reasons, as outlined by Health Canada, we can only accept new, unopened item donations at the shelter. We are also unable to accept baby and children’s items such as cribs, strollers, bassinets and other related items.
We appreciate gently-used donations just as much at our thrift store, As Good As New – located at 33 Bridge Street in Carleton Place. Our store is 100% volunteer run and all proceeds come back to LCIHCS to support our operating costs. Our women and children are able to “shop” free of charge at our store as their needs arise; it is often their first stop after arriving at our shelter! Please give them a call at 613-257-7074 to set up a drop off appointment.
We do not have the space to accept larger items. All larger items, such as counter top appliances (microwave, toaster etc.), furniture (beds, tables, couches etc.), or electronics (television, stereos etc.) can be taken Rebound Re-use It Centre at 79 Bridge St, Almonte; 613-256-1700 or The Cheerful Giver at 2 Landsdowne Ave., Carleton Place; (613) 519-2517.
High Priority Items
Current High Priority Items:
- Reuseable water bottles
- Unscented tide pods
- Flashlights and batteries
- Household items women can use to start over as they leave the shelter (dish soap, tea towels, towels, sheets, comfroters, home decor, etc.)
- Size 5 and 6 Diapers
- Baby wipes
- Cutlery (non-plastic)
- Dishes and mugs
- Gift Cards (see gift card section for high-demand gift cards)
Client Use Items
- Women’s pyjamas in all sizes, XXS-4XL (plus sizes especially needed)
- Knitting needles and wool
- Writing journals/sketch books/pencils
- Children’s stickers
- Craft kits
- Playing cards
- Sidewalk chalk
- Skipping ropes
- Diapers in size 4/5/6
Shelter Supplies
- Towels
- Sheets (double and twin sized)
- Comfroters (double and twin sized)
- Non-plastic cultlery
- Tea towels
- Dishwashing supplies
- Laundry detergent
- Tupperware with lids (small and medium sizes)
- Plastic wrap and tin foil
- Batteries of all sizes
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Scent free soap and body wash
- Scent free deodorant
- Tweezers and makeup
- Hair accessories
- Paper towels/toilet paper
Children's Program
- Diapers in sizes 4, 5, and 6
- Baby wipes
Perseverance Pantry
The Perseverance Pantry is an initiative that ensures women leaving our shelter have all the items they need to set off on their own and start a new, independent life.
- Gift cards, especially ones for groceries and meat products or gas
- Twin sheets, comforters
- New, reuseable bags
- Umbrellas
- Small home decor items (i.e. tea towels, etc.)
Gift Cards
Gift cards are an excellent way you can support the shelter and the women who use our services. With gift card donations women are able to purchase exactly what they need and like.
- Walmart
- Giant Tiger
- Gas Cards
- Grocery Store (Independent or FreshCo)
- Shopper’s Drugmart or other drug stores
- Hardware stores
- Prepaid Visa Cards
- Tim Hortons, Subway, McDonalds, or fast food
- Local restaurants
- Tanger Outlet
- Bayshore Gift Cards
Food
Please Note: We cannot accept any pork items
- Coffee/tea/real juice
- Popcorn
- Spaghetti sauce and pasta
- Soups
- Condiments/spices
- Diced tomatoes/salsa
- Canned beans, vegetables and fruit
- Canned meat/fish
- Chicken and beef
- Snack items for children’s lunches
- Frozen fruit/vegetables
- Fresh fruit/vegetables
- Cereal
- Gluten Free products of any kind
- Rice
- Oatmeal
- Baking needs (flour, baking powder/soda, chocolate chips, raisins, etc.)
- Baking mixes (cakes, muffins, etc.)
- Cooking oils
- Canned tuna
- Peanut/seed butter
- Eggs
- Cheese
- Milk
- Butter
- Yogurt
For any questions or to arrange a time to drop off your donation, please contact our Resource Development Coordinator at cathie.mcormond@lcih.com or 613-257-3469 x 64.