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What non-profits need most

These community organizations would appreciate you contacting them to drop off any of these items. Thank you for making a difference!


Hospice Greater Saint John
https://hospicesj.ca/get-involved/hospice-shoppe/

  1. Paper towel
  2. Toilet paper
  3. Cans of soup/broth
  4. Fresh vegetables
  5. Body wash/deodorant
  6. Peanut butter
  7. Gift card (Costco, Sobeys, Superstore, Canadian Tire, Kent, Irving, Walmart, etc.)
  8. Cans of pop (all varieties)
  9. K-Cups (coffee/tea)
  10. Lysol wipes
  11. Tin foil, Saran Wrap
  12. Plastic spoons, cups and paper plates
  13. Items for baking (flour, sugar, molasses, baking powder, baking soda, coconut, brown sugar, etc.)
  14. Cereals
  15. Cooking oil
  16. Rubber-soled slippers
  17. File folders
  18. Pens
  19. De-icing salt

 

IWK Foundation
https://iwkfoundation.org/

  1. Plastic teethers
  2. Gift card (Indigo, Starbucks, Netflix, Disney, etc.)
  3. New stuffed animal (for example, Squishmallow)
  4. Jewelry-making kit
  5. Paint-by-number kit
  6. Beads and beading supplies
  7. Bracelet-making kit
  8. Power bank
  9. Socks

 

L’Arche Saint John
Every year, we rely on the generosity of donors like you to raise 50 per cent of our annual budget to support adults with intellectual disabilities at McKim House, Creative Connections and our new program, L'Arche Connects.

To learn more about L’Arche Saint John and the programs we offer, visit larchesaintjohn.org/about

Here are some ways to support L’Arche Saint John:

  1. Looking to do some Christmas shopping? Visit our online store at larchesaintjohn.org to find unique artworks for the art lover in your life. Visit larchesaintjohn.org/shop
  2. Join us for our Holiday Carol Sing at the Saint John Arts Centre on Tuesday, December 9, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. This event is open to the community! Bring your friends and family for some holiday cheer.
  3. Volunteer with us! Visit www.larchesaintjohn.org/volunteer to check out some opportunities and to apply.
  4. We accept gifts-in-kind! Our areas of need include:
    - Good dish drying cloths for four individuals in apartments (not micro fibre)
    - Canvases of any size for art projects
    - Gardening gloves of various sizes
    - Gift cards
    - Groceries for McKim House (where folks live on their own with L'Arche Connects)
    - Gas gift cards for transportation
    - Staples for fundraising and administrative needs

 

North End Food Bank
northendfoodbanksj.com

  1. Stuffing
  2. Gravy
  3. Cranberry sauce
  4. Salad dressing (Ranch is favourite)
  5. Instant oatmeal
  6. Cake mix
  7. Pancakes and syrups
  8. Crackers
  9. Treats for Christmas (cookies, chips, pretzels, etc.)

 

Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue
https://www.spcaanimalrescue.com/

  1. Laundry detergent – mildly scented
  2. Paper towel
  3. Peanut butter – smooth
  4. Healthy dog treats – limited ingredients
  5. Fancy Feast Pate cat food
  6. Cat toys and tunnels
  7. Pet safe ice melter
  8. Brooms
  9. Pet store gift cards
  10. Superstore or Costco gift cards

 

YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick
https://swnb.ymca.ca/

  1. Towels and dishcloths
  2. Mittens / gloves for ages 2 − 12
  3. Snowpants for ages 3 − 8
  4. Winter coats for ages 2 – 12
  5. Art supplies (crayons, pencil crayons, safety scissors, glue sticks, construction paper, etc.)
  6. Snacks (Bear Paws, crackers, dried fruit, cereal bars, fruit cups, etc.)        
  7. Pantry items for families (dried pasta, rice, cereal, canned goods, boxed snacks, any dry goods, etc.)

 

West Side Food Bank 
facebook.com/westsidefoodbanksj

  1. Instant coffee
  2. Jam
  3. Coffee whitener
  4. Cheeze Whiz
  5. Pancake mix and syrup
  6. Laundry soap
  7. Dish soap
  8. Toiletries
  9. Diabetic items
  10. Cleaning supplies
  11. Baking supplies