What not to donate

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS! WE APPRECIATE YOUR GENEROSITY, BUT WE ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT SOME ITEMS.

Please avoid donating the following:

  • Over-the-counter medications (i.e. cough syrup, tylenol etc.)
  • Home-baked or home-prepared foods
  • Opened food items, or food not in its original packaging
  • Vitamins
  • Stale-dated foods

Unsure if your donation is acceptable? Please call our Food Bank at (905) 309 – 5664 ext. 21 to check.

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