Donating in Kenora

Below is a list of some of the service providers in Kenora who provide programs, meals and donated items to people in need. The challenge ladies and I encourage you to donate items, money or time to these organizations - every little bit counts. This is not an exhaustive list, but just a few services we have accessed with week or that came up in conversation with co-workers.

Minto Child Parent Resource Centre

• Will accept: toiletries, baby and children's (and some women's) clothing for their 'give and take'
• Monetary donations are always welcome (cash or cheque) - used to purchase resources for the centre, family activities and outings for low-income families
• Call ahead - 468-3161; open 10-3:30 Tuesday to Friday, closed Monday

Women's Place Kenora

• Will accept: donations of seasonal clothing for women & children, household & kitchen items, books of any kind
• Do not accept: shoes, toys or men's clothing
• Monetary donations are always welcome (cash or cheque)
• Call ahead - 468-9095; open noon to 4 pm Monday to Thursday

Kenora Fellowship Centre

• Will accept: anything that people can wear - shoes, seasonal clothing, new underwear & socks; fresh and perishable food items; toiletries, toothbrushes and toothpaste, deodorant, pads and tampons
• Monetary donations are always welcome (cash or cheque)
• Call ahead - 468-5538

Jubilee Church of God

• Will accept: food donations (i.e. meat, non-perishables), grocery gift cards ($25 cards are good since they can go to a family in need); seasonal clothing and footwear that is in good shape
• Monetary donations are always welcome (cash or cheque), tax receipts available if over a certain amount
• Call ahead - 407-3620; call if unsure an item you have can be donated. Also, Pastor Frank can help to directly like donators to a family in need

Churches offering food service in Kenora - contact for details: Knox United Church, St. Alban's, Lakeside Baptist, First Baptist

Kenora Homeless Shelter (Ne-Chee Friendship Centre)

• Will accept: toiletries, toilet paper, new underwear and socks
• Monetary donations are always welcome (cash or cheque)
• Donations can be made to Ne-Chee Friendship Centre (call ahead to 468-5440 ext. 233) or to Northwestern Health Unit (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm)

Legal Aid

• Will accept: toiletries (i.e. mini shampoos, conditioner and soaps)
• Can be dropped off during operating hours - Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Saakaate House

• Will accept: unopened toiletries, new underwear, sanitary napkins; diapers
• Monetary donations are always welcome (cash or cheque) - will go to shelter resources or to women/families transitioning out of the shelter
• Call ahead - 468-1889

Also, check out the Philantro-bros, a pair of ambitious young men giving back to the community through various charitable projects.