Volunteer Coordinator | Harvey Heather volunteer@oaktable.ca
Phone #: 204-691-8787
Best of the Best - We need these items all the time
- Tuna, salmon, canned ham, canned chicken
- Margarine, mustard and mayonnaise
- Coffee
- Tea
- Protein Bars
- Napkins
- Wooden stir sticks
- Fresh or canned Fruit
- Ziplock sandwich bags
- Recyclable sandwich bags
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Bar soap
- Shampoo
- Body lotion
- Deodorant
- Feminine hygiene products (tampons, pads, panty-liners )
- Combs and brushes (new)
- Although small toothpaste, soap, shampoo and lotion are preferred, we understand because of Covid and decreased travel they are not available as they one were. Larger items will be gratefully accepted.
- Disposable razors - men and women
- Shaving cream
- Men’s and women’s underwear, new only (Size Medium & Large)
- Men’s undershirts
- Gently used or new athletic shoes for men and women
- Adult backpacks, day packs
- Diabetic socks (no regular socks please)
Seasonal Needs
Items needed October-March
- Mitts, gloves (warm and water resistant)
- Scarves Hats Toques
- Winter weight socks for men and women
- Long underwear
- Winter parkas for men and women
Items needed October - March
- Winter boots (not dress boots) for men and women (no high heeled boots)
- Hand warmers
- Blankets
- Senior bus tickets / money to purchase bus tokens
Items needed April - September
- Baseball hats
- Running Shoes (gently used)
- Short Sleeved T-Shirts
- Summer weight socks - Men & Women
- Underwear - Men & Women
Items needed April-September
- Sunscreen
- Re-usable water bottles
- Backpacks (new or gently used)
- Hand Sanitizer (small)
- Bus tickets for Seniors or money to buy tokens
- Reusable cloth bags (washed)
Accepted items
- Toothpaste and Toothbrushes
- Mouthwash without alcohol
- Reading Glasses
- Dental floss
- Denture cleaner
- Lip salve
- Body wash
- Facial tissue
- Toilet tissue
- Hand sanitizer with alcohol
- Hair conditioner
- Ear swabs
- Bandaids
- Polysporin
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Caps
- Diabetic socks (We are well stocked for all other socks)
- T-shirt’s
- Sweatpants
- Rain jackets
- Rain ponchos
- Bras
- New insoles
- Shoelaces
- Canned Tuna, Chicken, Ham, Salmon
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
- Margarine
- Peanut butter (small) for food-kits
- Jam
- Ground coffee
- Black tea bags
- Sugar
- Chicken and beef broth powder
- Canned mushrooms
- Canned Beans
- Canned fruit
- Protein drinks
- Protein bars
- New pens and pencils
- New markers
- Scissors
- Notebooks and journals
- Blank canvases
- Blank cards - 4x6 or 5x7
- Card stock
ITEMS WE DO NOT ACCEPT
Please call the office at 204-416-2240
The items we request through our in-kind donation program are based on the current needs of our guests. To support Oak Table in efficiently delivering our mission, we ask that your donations do not include items that are on this list, as we have limited storage capacity and staff resources.
- Lingerie
- Jewellery
- Cleaning supplies
- New or used makeup
- Hairspray
- Mouthwash or hand sanitizer with alcohol
- Sports equipment
- Hunting supplies
- Fishing equipment
- Dress shoes
- Dresses
- Slips
- Suits
- Dressshirts
- Dress coats or jackets
- Pajamas or robes
- Slippers
- Costumes
- Furniture
- Televisions
- Kitchenware
- Cookware
- Electronics
- Pictures and other decor
- Curtains and drapes
- Placemats and tablecloths