Donations
Looking for a way to support your community? We gladly accept prepared food donations from catered meetings, conferences, and community events—no need to call ahead. Simply drop them off at our 23 Gordon Day Space (23 Gordon St.) Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., or Saturdays between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., and we’ll ensure the food is shared with people who need it.
Want to get more information about your fundraising idea or want to make a donation today?
Most Wanted List
These are the items we need most right now to support individuals experiencing homelessness. Every donation helps provide comfort, dignity, and essential support to those who need it most.
Current Top Priorities:
- Single-use soap, shampoo, and body wash
- Cups and mugs in orange, red, blue, green, or purple
- Freezies
- Nail clippers
- Q-tips
- Fans
- Juice crystals
- Tents
- Sleeping bags
- Brand new socks
- Bug spray
Thank you for helping meet these essential needs in our community.
Hygiene
- Shampoo (travel size)
- Conditioner (travel size)
- Body wash (travel size)
- Deodorant
- Kleenex
- Soap (bar soap, liquid hand soap, dish soap)
- Feminine hygiene products (tampons)
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Sunscreen
- Towels (new or gently used)
Clothing
At Stepping Stone we accept used clothing but items must be washed, sorted, and in good condition. Additionally, due to storage limitations, we can only accept select items. Any items not on the list below can be directed to our partners at the St-Vincent De Paul Thrift Store (74 Elizabeth St.)
- Socks (new only)
- Underwear (new only)
- T-shirts
- Shorts
- Hoodies
- Pants
- Functional outerwear (no dress styles)
- Running shoes/boots (no dress styles)
Food and Kitchen
- Coffee & Accessories (eg. coffee grinds, creamer, sugar packs, stir sticks etc)
- Breakfast Food Items (eg. cereal, bagels, english muffins, bread, PB&J, cream cheese, margarine)
- Pantry Staples (eg. pasta, rice, potatoes, canned tuna, ketchup, mustard, mayo)
- Meat
- In-season Fruit & Produce
- Assorted Tea
- Juice Crystals
- Grab & Go Snacks (eg. granola bars, juice boxes)
- Plastic Wrap
- Tinfoil
Programming Support
- Art Supplies
- Puzzles
- Books
- Magazines
For more information or if you would like to make a donation please contact us.
Seasonal Donation Needs
Our most-needed items change throughout the year to help people stay safe and comfortable in every season. If you’re looking to make a seasonal donation, here are some of our seasonal priorities:
Summer Essentials
- Freezies
- Sunscreen
- Hats
- Bug spray
- Juice crystals
- Refillable water bottles
Winter Essentials
- Brand new socks
- Winter hats
- Mittens and gloves
- Hand warmers
- Scarves
- Blankets
Amazon Wishlist
Please take a moment to check out our Amazon Wishlist for items we currently need. All donations can be sent to Grace Gardens, located at 721 Woolwich Street, Guelph. We sincerely appreciate your consideration and thank you for selecting our Amazon Wishlist for your contributions. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at fundraise@steppingstonegw.com.
Culinary Contributions
A heartfelt thank you to The Dodd Team, a local real estate group who generously donates food every month to our family shelters. Their ongoing support helps ensure families have access to consistent, comforting meals.
If you’re interested in donating food, please reach out to for more information.
Items NOT Accepted
- With the exception of items listed above, ALL other clothing items can please be redirected to St. Vincent de Paul at 74 Elizabeth St. in Guelph
Financial Donation
Donate to Stepping Stone and make a difference in your community by helping to end chronic homelessness.
Vehicle Donation
Your car donation holds monetary and sentimental value. Our donor support guarantee is that we’re here to honor both. With integrity and attention to on-time detail, the gift of your charity car will be carefully handled for you so that you can easily gift the charity that matters most to you.
Volunteer with Stepping Stone
Join Stepping Stone as a student or volunteer in our mission to end chronic homelessness!
As a grassroots, community-based organization, we believe in the power of people and collective action. We know that innovative solutions come from collaboration, and we’re eager to engage our community in ways we’ve yet to imagine.
Bring your time, skills, knowledge, and unique perspective to help us create lasting change—together, we can make it happen!
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