Toronto Non-For-Profit
Bringing hope to the homeless in the community one care package at a time
Clothing bankS
Protection against the climate of the city of Toronto is essential for survival on the streets of this community, especially for those not able to obtain shelter overnight. Not only is protection required against the harsh elements of the winter months, protection is also required for the summer months against the harmful rays of sun. Many in the community with old clothing tend to donate their items to centers that sell these items for money to fund their cause. However, there is the possibility to donate your clothing directly to centers that provide the clothing to those in need to ensure that your generous donation is directly clothing those living on the streets who need it most.
Within the Toronto Community
The information on clothing banks available within the Toronto Community has been compiled from a public website. These banks have not been contacted directly for their information, therefore the details listed may not reflect all relevant details as stated by the clothing bank. Please visit their website or contact the donation centre to learn more.
**Please also be aware of the option to donate your clothing to the donation boxes located in various locations around the city, as the **
homeless tend to frequent these boxes to search for clothing that will fit them.
Name of Centre
Address
Hours
Items Available
All Saints Church
315 Dundas Street, Toronto, ON/ 416-368-7768
Christian Resource Centre (CRC Clothing Program)
40 Oak Street, Toronto, ON/ 416-363-4234 ext. 243
Church in Regent Park
40 Oak Street, Toronto, ON/ 416-360-4350
Council Fire Native Centre
439 Dundas Street East, Toronto, ON/ 416-360-4350
Covenant House
519 Community Centre
Fred Victor Women’s Day Program Adelaide Resource Centre for Women
Good Shepherd Drop-in
Salvation Army - Gateway
Scott Mission
Oasis Clothing Bank
20 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON/ 416-598-4898
519 Church Street, Toronto, ON/ 416-392-6878
67 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, ON/ 416-392-9292
412 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON/ 416-869-3619
107 Jarvis Street, Toronto, ON/ 416-368-0324
502 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON/ 416-923-3916
Many Locations (contact organization for how to get clothes to the homeless)
Jessie’s Centre
205 Parliament Street, Toronto, ON, M5A 2Z4/ 416-365-1888
New Circles
161 Bartley Drive, Toronto, ON, M4A 1E6/ 416-422-2591
Parkdale Activity-Recreation Centre
1499 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON/ 416-537-2262
Mon-Fri (9am-1pm)
Essential and seasonally appropriate adult-sized items (no children’s clothing or dress clothing/suits)
Tues, Thurs (9:30-11:30am, men only), Wed, Fri (9:30-11:30am, women only)
Access to seasonal clothing once per month by appt. only. Shower (9-11:30am) and laundry (9am-12pm) facilities available)
Saturdays (3:30-4:30 pm)
Free Clothing
Mon-Thurs (9am-4:30pm), Fri (9am-2pm), Sat (9am-3pm), Sun (9am-2pm)
NA
Mon-Thurs (1:15-7pm), Fri (1:15-5pm)
For youth aged 16-24 years
8:30am-10pm
By appointment only, contact
Julie Hamara at jhamara@the519.org
Monday (1pm)
Women only
Mon-Fri (9-11am)
NA
Mon, Thurs (5:30-6:30pm)
Sign-up at 3pm and serves first 25 on the list
Mon-Fri (9:30-11:15am), Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri (1:30-3:15pm)
Call to Register
NA
Provides donated gear to participants in the Oasis Addiction Recovery Programs
NA
Helps pregnant teenagers transition into motherhood by providing them with resources and goods including baby clothes, clothes for young women and maternity wear
Mon-Fri (9am-5pm); Thurs (9am-7pm)
Low income families
Mon-Thurs (9am-1pm), Fri (12:30-4:30pm, 6-9pm), Sat (11am-3pm), Sun (11am-3pm)
Members can have a shower, receive clothing from our clothing bank, emergency food support, a daily meal, a warm place to sit, people to talk to, internet access, computer assistance and training from other members, volunteer support, transportation assistance, art and music groups, emergency housing/shelter referral and assistance, emergency warming supplies, outings to local cinema, and many other activities.
*Information on available clothing banks was obtained from a detailed search through existing clothing banks to ensure these items are being directly provided to the homeless.
This information was last updated as of 2019. For more current information please visit the reference site.