ITEMS NEEDED ALL YEAR:

Gift Certificates

Donating a gift card allows a mother the flexibility to make necessary purchases for herself and her children. Our clients often need to buy clothing for school and work, school supplies, fresh food, tableware or small appliances when moving into their new home.  Gift cards help to ensure that they can get exactly what they need, and restores some of the dignity and freedom of choice that was stolen from them.  

The following are examples of gift certificates that are most useful: Grocery cards,  gas cards, St. Catharines Transit Passes, Regional Transit Passes, Wal-Mart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Giant Tiger, and Canadian Tire, Christian Benefit Shop

Items Currently Needed:

• Non-perishable food items such as school- safe snacks, peanut butter, jams, honey, canned tomatoes, pasta sauce, Infant formula Enfamil A+
• Housewares
• Pajamas & Slippers - women & children all sizes
• Clothing - loungewear ONLY (ex. yoga pants, short/long sleeve tees, zip hoodies) - women all sizes
• Underwear & Bras - all sizes
• Deodorant
• Coffee Mugs (may be new or great condition used)
• Pillows
• Sheet Sets - Double & Single
• Comforters - Double & Single
• Towels - Bath, Face, Hand
• Cell Phones with Charger (new OR used)

          Children's Summer activities suggestions - Gift Cards for:

• movie theater passes,
• Cheeky Monkey's

         Back to School Items:

• Backpacks for all ages, especially teens
• Lunch bags for all ages, especially teens
• Reusable lunch containers
• Reusable water bottles
• School-friendly snacks & Juice boxes
• Gift cards for Giant Tiger and Old Navy to purchase Catholic School uniforms.

Please note that if you don't see something on this list we are NOT currently in need of that item.  We will continue to update this list regularily.  Please check often.  

Specific Items Currently NOT in Need:

• Dental Care
• Feminie Products
• Make Up
• Hats/Mitts/Scarves

Items Unable to Accept:

• Sample sizes
• Perfume
• Mouthwash
• Bar Soap
• Hair Dye
• Dietary Supplement
• Jewelry
• Electronics
• Men's clothing / socks / coats
• No Shoes or any footwear

Gillian's Place is extremely appreciative of all the donations we receive. If you require any other information, please don't hesitate to contact us. Due to our secure location we manage all donations by appointments.  We would ask that you call ahead to schedule a visit to drop off your donation. 

To schedule your appointment call: 905-684-4000 ext. 233 or email bev@gilliansplace.com 

Used Donations

Due to health and safety issues, and lack of capacity to sort and store items, we can no longer accept used donations. Fortunately, we have developed partnerships with local organizations who are able to accept used items.  

Christian Benefit Shop: 254 Grantham Ave, St. Catharines (905) 682-8944 

St. Vincent DePaul: 67 Queenston Street, St. Catharines (905) 684-2042 

Niagara Furniture Bank: 53 Ontario Street, St. Catharines (905) 682-8371 

GBF Community Services: 40 Elm St, Grimsby (905) 309-5664 

Matthew 25: 42 Division St., Welland (905) 732-5555

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