Your in-kind donations make a direct impact on the lives of youth at Eva's, helping them stay warm, comfortable, and prepared for new opportunities. Many young people arriving at Eva's face the high costs of moving, setting up to live independently, and meeting their basic needs. 

Your donations ensure they have essential items to ease this transition and focus on building a brighter future. If you're part of a community group, organization, or business, we invite you to explore donation drives and volunteer opportunities to support Eva's ongoing needs. 

All donated items must be new and in their original packaging. Your generosity helps young people move from Shelter to Stability to Security by ensuring they have the essentials they need every day.

Our highest-priority needs include:

• Gift Cards: Grocery stores, dollar stores, clothing retailers, local shops, and transit cards
• Black Hair & Skin Care Products: Supporting the unique needs of the youth we serve
• Personal Hygiene Products: Body wash, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and menstrual products
• New Underwear, Socks & Bras: All sizes and all genders
• Move-In Essentials: Kitchenware, cookware, cutlery, towels, bedding, linens, and other household essentials for youth transitioning into housing
• Clothing: New T-shirts (all sizes and all genders) and flip-flops
• Household Essentials: Bath towels and cutlery (forks, spoons, and knives)
• Earphones: New, unopened earphones for youth accessing education, employment, and virtual supports
• Nut-Free Prepared Meals & Pantry Items: Frozen meals and pantry staples to support our community kitchen and pantry
• Passes & Tickets: Access to cultural, recreational, and sporting events, particularly for groups of 10 or more

For the full list of items currently accepted, please click here and out how you can make a difference. Note that we are unable to accept individual item drop-offs; instead, we encourage group donations or coordinated drives for efficiency. 

Items We Are Unable to Accept

To ensure our youth receive the best support possible, please avoid donating the following items: 

• Second-hand mattresses 
• Heavy, bulky items (e.g., large rugs, old wooden furniture) 
• Cell phones or outdated electronics 
• Medications and vitamins 
• Bikes 
• Used clothing