In-Kind Donation Inquiry

We extend our deepest gratitude for your willingness to consider the children and families we serve as recipients of your gifts in kind.

We understand the value of your time and the importance of your commitment to creating positive change in our community. Your input is vital in identifying opportunities that align with your generosity and our mission, ultimately enabling us to enhance our impact and better serve those who need it most.

We’re so grateful for the incredible generosity of our community! Every donated item helps families feel supported and cared for. To ensure the health, safety, and dignity of those we serve, we can only accept items that are new, unused, and in good condition.

For hygiene and safety reasons, we’re unable to accept certain items as gifts-in-kind. Please review the list below before donating:

Personal Use Items

  • Used undergarments (bras, underwear, socks, shapewear)
  • Used bathing suits or swim trunks
  • Open or partially used toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, lotion, deodorant, etc.)
  • Open or expired cosmetics or makeup
  • Used razors, electric shavers, or hair removal tools
  • Used toothbrushes, floss, or dental hygiene items
  • Opened packages of diapers, wipes, or feminine hygiene products

Household & Bedding

  • Used pillows or pillowcases
  • Used mattresses or mattress toppers
  • Used comforters, duvets, or bed linens (unless freshly laundered and from smoke-free/pet-free homes)
  • Used towels or washcloths (unless clearly new and unused)

Baby & Child Items

  • Used bottles, nipples, breast pumps, or pacifiers
  • Used car seats, strollers, or highchairs (due to hygiene and safety recall risks)
  • Used plush toys or stuffed animals (especially if not washable)

Medical or Health-Related Items

  • Open or expired medications, supplements, or vitamins
  • Used mobility or medical equipment (walkers, braces, crutches, etc.) without sanitation certification
  • Used medical supplies like bandages, gauze, or personal protective equipment

Clothing & Footwear

  • Soiled, torn, or mouldy clothing
  • Footwear with worn-insoles or strong odours
  • Items from homes exposed to bedbugs, smoke, or mildew

Food Items

  • Homemade or home-canned foods
  • Open or partially used food items
  • Expired food products
  • Perishable foods requiring refrigeration or freezing
  • Food without clear ingredient or allergen labelling
  • Bulk items not in their original packaging

Please note that Closer to Home requires at least 7 business days to coordinate acceptance of in-kind donations due to logistics and limited storage in our facilities. In some cases, we are unable to accept gifts-in-kind for these reasons.

Thank you for being an integral part of the Closer to Home donor community. Your support drives the positive transformations we aim to achieve, and we are immensely grateful for your continued partnership.

In-Kind Donation Inquiry

Tell us about you!

A little background on what brought you here today.

Are you inquiring about a school, workplace or personal in-kind donation opportunity?*

Gift Information

Please describe your gift, the more detail the better!

Please specify the quality of the item(s)*
If you would like a charitable tax receipt, please let us know the amount you purchased the gift for.

Please note Closer to Home may require a receipt for proof of purchase, in this case a member of the team will be in touch. To determine eligibility or more information for a receipt, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/cra-multimedia-library/charities-video-gallery/cra-charities-communications-gifting-receipting.html#toc2

Does your gift require a pick up?*

Please note that due to limited staff we cannot fulfill all pick up requests.

Are you able to drop off your donation?*
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