Emergency Clothing Program

VENTURE CENTRE MARKETPLACE EMERGENCY CLOTHING PROGRAM

*COVID-19 NOTICE:
Venture Centre: We are reducing the number of clients visiting the Marketplace each day. Thank you for your patience.

Good Shepherd Venture Centre
155 Cannon Street East
Hamilton, ON L8L 2AS
905-972-9485

As of August 4, 2020, we are accepting clothing and housewares donations. Please ensure your items are packed in a bag or box weighing up to 18 kg (40 lb). We are only able to accept:

· Accessories and bags
· Clothing (all types)
· Curtains
· General cloth items – bedding and bath items
· Shoes and boots
· Sleeping bags
· Bakeware
· Barware
· Bath items
· Cookware/pots and pans
· Cutlery, utensils
· Decorative accents
· Small household appliances (blenders, irons, hand mixers etc.)
· Tableware

The Emergency Clothing Program provides cost-free help for families and individuals in need.

If you need to use our services, please call us at 905.972.9485 or visit in person and we will help you register for the program. Program hours are Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. Doors open at 8:30 am.

DONATIONS
We gratefully accept donations of clothing that are clean and in good condition, small household appliances and housewares, such as towels, linens, plates and cookware. Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday, between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm at the Venture Centre, 155 Cannon Street East, Hamilton.

Please do not leave donations outside the Venture Centre after hours. After hours and weekend donations can be dropped off at The Good Shepherd Centre, 135 Mary Street, Hamilton.

Please note that for health & safety reasons, we are unable to accept used toys, books or car seats. Furniture donations must be pre-approved before drop-off. Please contact Brother Terence at 905.528.9109.