Donate Items
The Need for Gift-In-Kind Donations
People experiencing homelessness have trouble accessing many basic necessities we sometimes take for granted. From clean underwear to personal care and hygiene items, your donation can help restore dignity, hope and purpose to someone in need.
We also accept cash donations to allow us to purchase basic necessities and most-needed items.
Donation Drop-Off
Visit our front desk at 53 Daly Avenue (our south-side entrance) 24 hours a day. Short-term parking is available.
Donation Pick-Up
The Mission is able to arrange donation pick-ups within Ottawa upon request. If you would like to schedule a pick-up, please call 613-234-1144 ext. 428 or email donations@ottawamission.com and a member of our team will be happy to assist you.
Additional Information
Due to limited storage space, we are unfortunately unable to accept donations of women’s and children’s clothing, household appliances, furniture, toys and bedsheets.
In some cases, we may be able to provide tax receipts for new items that are donated with an original purchase receipt. If you are requesting a tax receipt for your donation, please contact donations@ottawamission.com before you make your donation, to confirm eligibility.
Thank you for supporting The Mission and helping provide essential care and services for people experiencing homelessness in our community.
Men’s Hygiene Items in Demand
- Unopened deodorant
- Unopened razors
- Unopened toothbrushes & toothpaste
- New and unopened toiletries
Men’s Clothing in Demand
*due to space constraints, we are unable to accept used clothing at this time.
- New men’s underwear in package
- New socks
- New hats & sweaters
- New winter clothing & gloves
- New winter coats & boots
- New winter pants
Non-perishable food
We are always looking for donations of non-perishable food. Thank you for your kindness!
