Our wishlist

Our wishlist is updated on a monthly basis. These items help Storefront staff and residents to provide flexible support to the community and help to offset the cost of our programs.

If you would like to donate an item on our wish list, please contact the front desk at info@thestorefront.org or by calling 416-208-9889. Items that are not on our wish list may still be accepted on a case by case basis or, we may be able to suggest one of our partner organizations that is looking for what you have to offer.

Non-perishable foods

The Storefront hosts a resident-led food program. All food items are used by residents to create meals and snacks for the greater community. We do not host a food bank.

  • Rice (all varieties)

  • Canned vegetables

  • All purpose flour

  • Peas (frozen or canned)

  • Corned beef

  • Pasta and other varieties of noodles

  • Pancake mix

  • Spaghetti sauce

  • Mac and cheese (Kraft Dinner or similar)

  • Canned soup

  • Cereals (all varieties)

  • Granola bars

  • Canned/shelf stable fish - tuna, sardines, mussels etc.

  • Seasonings including salt and pepper, Old Bay, Caribbean spices, Italian herb mix

Always accepted (just walk in!)

  • Grocery gift cards and certificates - these ar eused to purchase ingredients and groceries for resident-led food and activity programs

  • Gift cards for large retailers like Walmart and Canadian Tire

  • Unopened, unexpired pet food

  • Fresh proteins such as: goat, chicken, beef

  • Feminine hygiene products

  • Household cleaners

Specialty items

  • Packable event tents

  • Gas BBQ or grill

  • Rain barrels

  • Lumber appropriate for use in a community garden

  • Gardening tools and implements - gloves, spades, trowels

  • Trellises for use in a garden

  • Unopened soil and mulch

  • To-go containers, used in our resident-led food programs