Donations
How You Can Help

Donate Goods

If you have new, sealed items to donate, please contact us at donations@ywcavan.org or 604 895 5850 to determine where to deliver the item.

Your in-kind donations are eligible for a tax receipt if the items are new, and a sales receipt is provided. Please refer to CRA guidelines for more details.

Due to health and safety considerations, we are unable to accept most used items.

We unfortunately don’t have the resources to pick up items. 

Always needed items:

  • Full-size shampoo & conditioners
  • Soap & body wash
  • Tooth brushes & tooth paste
  • Deodorant
  • Women's underwear
  • Socks in various sizes 
  • Baby wipes
  • Combs & brushes 
  • Hair products
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Band-aids
  • Gently used & freshly laundered Youth & Adult Sized Clothing
Currently needed items:
  • Diapers size 3, 4, 5 & 6
  • Pull ups - big sizes
  • Formula (Enfamil A+ Neuro Pro)
  • Laundry Detergent (hypoallergenic preferred)
  • Toilet paper
  • Garbage bags of all sizes

Thinking of conducting a supply drive with your friends or colleagues?

We are always in need of Welcome to Your New Home Baskets and Self Care Kits.