Get Involved

At The Stop, we ask all volunteers to make a commitment of one shift per week, for a minimum of 4-6 months. Most roles available are in our Drop-in, Food Bank, and Good Food Market. Shifts are 4-hours long, usually between the period of 8AM to 3:30PM. People interested in volunteering are asked to attend one of our bi-monthly volunteer information session, and will be contacted after that about coming in for an interview. Stay tuned for details on our upcoming volunteer info sessions. We will notify those who fill out the form below!

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We welcome food donations that are fresh, wholesome, nutritious, and rich in the kinds of good ingredients you would want in your own home.

• Vegetables: Low-sodium canned vegetables and vegetable juices, canned tomatoes, and pasta sauces
• Canned fish (tuna and salmon) and chicken
• Fruits: Canned fruit, sugar-free applesauce, dried fruit, 100% fruit juices
• Beans/Nuts: Canned and dried beans, low-sodium broth or bean soups, unsalted nuts, unsweetened peanut butter, canned and dried lentils
• Dairy Alternatives: Shelf-stable unsweetened milk alternatives (rice, soy, almond, coconut etc.)
• Grains: Brown or wild rice, whole grain pasta, cereals, trans fat-free tortillas, old-fashioned oats or low-sugar oatmeal, whole grain crackers and other snacks, granola bars, gluten-free options
• Spices/Cooking Oils: Olive, canola, and vegetable oils, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, dried basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, chili powders, taco seasonings, cinnamon, baking spices
• Dish Soap
• Laundry Detergent
• Baby Supplies: Baby food, diapers (any size, but especially size 4 and up), baby wipes, infant formula (Stages 1 and 2)
• Hygiene Items: Soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, deodorant, tampons, pads, menstrual cups, disposable razors, etc.)
• We Do Not Accept: Clothing, toys, furniture, opened products, expired or past the best-before date product, soda/pop or sugar-added beverages, potato chips, candy, chocolate bars, ramen noodles, canned pasta

Due to our purchasing relationships with local farmers and vendors, donating money to The Stop is the single most effective way to increase your neighbours’ access to good food. Please consider recommending that your food drive participants offer a monetary donation to The Stop instead of purchasing items to donate.

Please contact our team at donate@thestop.org to arrange to drop off donations, or if you have any questions about what to include in your food drive. Thank you in advance for your support!