The Kingston Youth Shelter relies greatly upon the generosity of the community to continue to provide youth with the necessary support they need to move forward.
Amazon Wish List
Our Wish List has items that are frequently needed for our emergency shelter and transition homes
These items go a long way toward maintaining a healthy environment for our youth in need.
Ongoing Needs
PANTRY ITEMS:
- Milk
- Eggs
- Cheese
- Meat
- Bread
- Vegetables
- Fruit
- Non-perishable food items (soup, cereal, granola bars, pasta, etc.)
- Coffee / Tea / Juice
- Water bottles
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:
- Dish soap
- Dishwasher detergent
- Multipurpose cleaner
- Floor cleaner
- Toilet cleaner
- Garbage bags
- Laundry detergent (for high efficiency machines)
- Dryer sheets
- Batteries (AAA and AA)
- First aid kits (bandages, gauze, disposable gloves, alcohol wipes, antibiotic ointment, etc.)
- Toilet paper
- Facial tissues
- Paper towels
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS:
- Clothing (new or gently used)
- Lounge clothing (yoga pants, sweatpants, t-shirts)
- Underwear (new only)
- Bras (new only)
- Hair brushes and combs
- Hair elastics
- Soap
- Body wash
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Deodorant
- Razors
- Shaving cream
- Period products
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste
- Makeup (new only)
Other:
- Gift Cards (Tim Hortons, McDonalds, Subway, etc.)
- Grocery store gift cards
- E-gift cards (No Frills/Loblaws or Walmart, please send to kys@kingstonyouthshelter.com)
- Board games and puzzles
- Art supplies (paint, markers, crayons, adult colouring books)
- New vinyl shower curtains
- Backpacks and school supplies
- Bus passes (multi-ride passes)
- Shoppers Drug Mart Optimum Points
Have an item you would like to donate, but it’s not listed here?
Please call 613-549-4236 to speak with one of our staff or
email kys@kingstonyouthshelter.com.
