What Items Can I Donate? (Needs List)
The DI accepts donations seven days a week, 24 hours a day. If you would like to donate items to the DI, please drop off your donation at The DI Loading Dock on the east side of the building, or call 403-266 – 3600 for more information.
Needs List
Personal Hygiene:
Razors
Tooth Brushes
Chap Stick
Q-tips
Lady’s Hygiene Products
Clothing:
Men’s and women’s underwear
Men’s wear all types, especially men’s pants (New or Used)
Running Shoes (New or Used)
Misc:
Ear plugs
Kitchen:
Fresh Onions, Tomatoes, Carrots, Bell Peppers, Celery, Rice Parboil
Medical:
Polysporin
Bottled Water
First Aid Supply’s (All items needed)
Do you accept Mac computers as well?
We absolutely accept Mac computers. Thankyou for donating!
Can I Donate Some Food, TeddyBears, Clothes And More?? I Really Want To Donate… Because I’m Trying TO Find Some Sort Of Way To Help The Homeless
Please donate the items, and thank you! Another great way to help those in need is by suporting the DI Christmas WishList: http://wishlist.thedi.ca/.
Thank You!
would you take mens work clothes? meaning they are not new or dressy for looking for a job but work clothes for getting dirty. i will bring them washed and on a hanger but i need to know where and when?
thanks
I may have some cookie dough to donate that can be frozen. Would you accept that?
Hi do you still take good used furniture?
Are computer/monitor/accessory donations tax deductible?
Hi
Do you accept body lotions/ creams or unopened vitamins?
I know of quite a few bikes that may be fine to ride right away, but some may need some minor tuning or new tires/tubes, etc.
Would you be able to use these?
They are located in the inner-city.
Ideally someone could come and have a look at which bikes would be suitbale and then the rest would be recycled for the metal.
I used to be at the D.I. and they had a bike repair shop. they would take these old biks and refurbish/rebuild them and if you did some training in there they gave you a bike that would be yours. They still do this and it is a great program, with a great bicycle mechanic there teaching everyone the ins and outs of bike rebuilding. I am positive that they will take all and every thing that you have to offer, nothing goes to waste.
Hello! Would you accept a used queen-sized mattress (with no box spring)? It doesn’t have any stains or specific problems, it’s just a bit old and we don’t have a use for it anymore. I was going to drive it to the dump (since there is no mattress recycling in Calgary), but if might be useful to you let me know and I will bring it to the Drop-in Centre instead.
Thanks!
Hi Brandee, we would love your donation. Please drop it off at our loading dock, ringing the buzzer to alert our staff. Thank you for supporting the DI!
Hi,
Are there donation bins other than the one at the centre itself? I can make it there but as I live in the NW, I was wondering if there are more convenient locations to drop off my donations.
Thanks!
Hi Ms. Urban Squirrel, we do not have donations bins. Please bring yout donation to the DI at your convenience. We accept donations 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. We greatly appreciate your support. Thank you for helping homeless Calgarians.
Do you accept donations of televisions?
Hi Arabella, we accept donations of televisons. Please bring your donation to 1 Demot Baldwin Way SE at your convenience; we will give it to someone in need. Thank you for supporting the DI.
Hi. I’ve recently moved and have a lot of random things I’d like to donate but not sure if I can (maybe someone can use, instead of bringing it to the dump), such as:
- dining table with 3 chairs
- laptop (will DI clean out my hard drive, so my old files and personal info will be erased?)
- laptop bag
- mouse, keyboard
- binders
- books (novels)
- kitchenware (knives, knife block, bowls, dishes, utensils, coffeemaker, dish rack, mugs, glasses)
- cooler box
- coffee table
- boxing/punching bag on stand
Can pick-up be arranged if you would take all/most of the above things?
Thanks!
Also have a little vacuum cleaner too, if it’s “donatable”…
It is all “donatable”. Thank you for your support!
Hi Helen, we would love to pick-up your donation. Please phone 403-699-8293 to arrange a pick-up time that is most convenient for you.Thank you for supporting the DI.
Thanks, Jordan.
I’ll sort everything out and give you a call when I’m ready. Does everything have to be all packed and ready to go, or do the people who pick up have to go through the items first?
Also will DI clean out my laptop hard drive before it is given to someone first, or do I have to clean it out myself?
HI Helen, please have your donation packaged and ready for our pick-up. We will erase all the data from your laptop before we give it to someone in need. Thank you for your support.
Do you accept used scarves? Some of them still have tags, I think 1 is barely used.
Hi Erin, we would love your donation of scarfs. Thank you for supporting the DI.
Do you accept used books and magazines? What about puzzles?
Hi Sonja, we accept used books and magazines, as well as puzzles. Thank you for supporting the DI.
Do you accept used running shoes? I’m a member of a run club, and we are constantly replacing our shoes, and I don’t want to throw out the old ones…they’re still in good shape, just have lost some cushioning for the really long runs…
One more question…we have 2 twin box springs, would you have need of those? One is brand new (they made us take it when we bought our kids’ new matress) the other is older but in fine shape, no mattresses though…
Do you except mattresses for Donantion? I have a used Queen size matress and box spring that are still in very good shape.
Hi,
I have some furniture items I would like to donate, including a dining table with 4 chairs, a dresser, a toy box, stuffed animals, and various clothing items. As my vehicle is not large enough to transport these items, I am wondering if you offer a pick-up service?
Hi Jenny, we do. Please phone Kevin at 403-699-8293 to arrange a pick-up time that is convenient for you, Thank you for your support!
Hi I have some wadropes a cupboard coffee table lawn chairs do you pick up
Hi Sandy, we do. Please phone Kevin at 403-699-8293 to arrange a pick-up time that is convenient for you, Thank you for your support!
I’m moving and have a bunch of blankets, towels, pillows, plates, cutlery, etc. Would you accept those?
We would love them. Thank you for your support.
I have a 2 year old sofa in a very good and clean condition (Ikea Stockholm sofa).
Do you have a client who is in the process of moving to a place for his/her own and can use it? Or can you use it in one way or another?
Thanks
Hi Paula, yes. We have a furniture program for clients transitioning in to housing and we would love to receive your donation. Please phone Kevin at 403-699-8293 to arrange a pick-up time that is convenient for you. If you’re able to drop off your generous donation, please bring it to The DI’s loading dock located at 1 Dermot Baldwin Way SE. Thank you for your support!
Do you still take donated bicycles?
Hi Warren, we accept all donations.
I would like to make some donations in honor of a loved one who’s motto in life was ” Love is all we need & some soup” We have donations in the form of blankets, clothing (kids and adults) and food donations… My question is this… does it actually go to the shelters or does it go to a thrift store?
Hi Jessica, thank you for helping others in need during your own period of need. The DI does not sell any donated items – all donations are provided, for free, to people in need. If you are interested in learning more about how your donation helps others, I would love to give you a tour of The DI. If you would like to arrange a tour, please email me at JordanH@thedi.ca. Thank you for your support.
- Jordan.
I saw in a previous post that you take used magazines – I have more then ten years of Canadian AND National Geo mags (subscriptions), would you be interested in those?
Hi Alyssa, we would greatly appreciate your donation. Thank you for your support.
I am in the process of cleaning out my basement storage closet that has items such as duvets with duvet covers, blankets, afghans and quilted bedspreads I was wondering if you accept those kinds of items at the DI Is there anything you do not accept at the DI because of health issues. I really do not want to put all these items in the dump as I am sure someone can use them.
Hi Lynn,
The DI accepts all donations, and we would greatly appreciate your donation.
- Jordan.
Hi Jordan I forgot to ask you if the DI center takes old books (fiction and non fiction) as well as music cassettes . Sorry to keep bothering you with these enquiries. Thanks