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Food & Clothing Donations, Community Initiatives

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Food Donations

PLEASE GIVE TO OUR VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE

Clothing Donations

*Notice: There is no limit to donations of seasonal clothing and household items. Please ensure all items are either new or gently used and clean. Furniture donations must be pre-approved. For a list of all accepted, see below.

Donations of food, clothing and household items can be dropped off at the Good Shepherd Venture Centre at 155 Cannon Street East, Hamilton. Regular donation drop-off hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., between Monday and Friday. 

Furniture donations must be pre-approved before drop-off. Please contact Brother Terence Aylward at 905.972.9485 x2210.

Now Accepting:

  • Accessories and bags
  • Seasonal Clothing & Footwear (April – September is Spring/Summer, October-March is Winter)
  • Bedding & Linens (new or lightly used & clean)
  • Small housewares (new or lightly used & clean)
  • Small appliances and electronics (less than 5 years old)
  • Cutlery (spoons & forks, no knives please)
  • Non-breakable cups, mugs, etc.

*All items must be new or gently used and clean. There is no limit to donations of seasonal clothing.
Drop off at 155 Cannon Street East, Monday – Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Donations of Used Toys & Furniture

Please note that for safety reasons, we are unable to accept used toys and car seats. Furniture donations must be pre-approved before drop-off. Please contact Brother Terence Aylward at 905.972.9485 x2210.

Community Initiatives

You can make a difference by supporting one of these local community initiatives that support Good Shepherd programs.

Get Behind Us Fundraiser

Get Behind Us is a fundraising initiative to ensure everyone in our city has access to new underwear and basic necessities. Click here to support the Get Behind Us fundraiser.

Homeless Cars Canada

We are an official charity partner with Homeless Cars Canada Foundation. If you have a car to donate, please visit www.homelesscars.ca

Host Your Own Fundraising Drive or Community Initiative

You can support Good Shepherd by hosting your own fundraising drive! We can help you get started on your own food or clothing drive (virtual or in person). Contact Lisa Coles – lcoles@gsch.ca – x 3302

Charitable Registration Numbers:

Good Shepherd Centre Hamilton: 13063 6798 RR0001
Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes: 12911 4377 RR0001

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