In-Kind Donations
What should I know?
While we accept in-kind donations, cash donations go furthest, allowing us to purchase food from wholesale suppliers in types and quantities that meet our specific needs and storage capacity at any given time. We really do operate like a grocery store and restaurant! We’re committed to offering beautiful meals and consistent grocery choices and we can do this because of the generous financial contributions of individual donors. You can make a financial donation here or contact us if you would like to set up a fundraising page for your group.
Where can I drop off donations?
We can accept donations of food and toiletry items only at Mino’Weesini, our Grocery Program, located at 5 Hamilton Ave. N. Unless you have a made a specific prior arrangement with us, we are not able to accept any donations at 30 Rosemount Ave. We do not have capacity to pick up any in-kind donations.
What can I donate?
Our programs strive to offer delicious, nourishing, beautiful food. Before donating, ask yourself if the items you are donating are things that you would choose from a grocery shelf. Please ensure your donations do not contain any open goods or any goods past their best before date. The most valuable donations are those that help displace items we typically purchase. You can find these items here. We are not able to accept any donations of prepared food unless it has been prepared in a certified commercial kitchen and the donation is pre-arranged with us by email.
When can I drop off donations?
We can accept donations of food and toiletry items between 9am-5pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and between 9am-3pm on Mondays and Thursdays. Unless you have a made a specific prior arrangement with us, we aren’t able to accept donations outside these times.
Have more questions? Contact us at info@parkdalefoodcentre.org