Make an In-Kind Donation
In-kind donations play an important role in supporting Ricochet’s beneficiaries.
Whether it is food, clothing, hygiene products or furniture for individuals moving into housing, your contribution helps meet immediate and essential needs.
⚠️ Important
Due to limited storage capacity, all in-kind donations must be approved in advance.
Please complete the form at the bottom of this page before bringing any items to the Ricochet Center.
👕 Clothing and Essential Items
Clothing and essential items help beneficiaries meet their everyday needs while maintaining their comfort and dignity.
We accept:
Clothing
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Clean clothing in good condition
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Seasonal clothing based on current needs
Footwear
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Clean shoes in good condition
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Boots, running shoes, etc.
Hygiene Products
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Toothbrushes
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Toothpaste
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Shampoo
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Razors
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Shaving cream
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Hand sanitizer
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Alcohol-free mouthwash
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Tissues
Essential Items
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Sleeping bags
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Backpacks
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Bath towels
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Hand towels
💡 We accept clothing based on seasonal needs.
🍎 Food
Every day, Ricochet works to provide nutritious and balanced meals to its beneficiaries. Food donations help us meet this essential need.
Important
Home-prepared food cannot be accepted. If you would like to provide prepared meals, please refer to the "Prepared Meals" section below.
We accept:
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All non-perishable food items
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Canned meat and fish
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Granola bars
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Juice
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Oatmeal
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Pasta sauce
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Peanut butter
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Jam
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Powdered coffee creamer
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Sugar
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Cooking oil
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Cookies, crackers and snacks
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Protein drinks
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Condiments
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Canned vegetables
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Canned fruit
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Ground coffee
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Tea
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Hot chocolate
🚫 We do not accept expired food.
🏠 Furniture and Household Items
Furniture and household items are provided to beneficiaries who are moving into permanent housing and beginning a new chapter in their lives.
Your donation helps create a safe, comfortable and functional living environment as they settle into their new home.
Accepted Items:
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Furniture
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Home appliances
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Electronic devices
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Kitchenware
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Home décor items
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Office supplies
📷 A photo of the item(s) is required when submitting the donation form.
Prepared Meals
Organize a Meal Service
Interested in organizing a meal service for our beneficiaries? Contact our team to discuss the possibilities.
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438-869-9883
Home-Prepared Food
For food safety reasons, we cannot accept home-prepared food.
We only accept:
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Meals prepared by organizations approved by Ricochet
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Meals provided by restaurants
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Meals provided by MAPAQ-certified caterers
Donation Drop-Off Location
Ricochet Center
9451 Gouin Boulevard West
Pierrefonds, QC H8Y 1T2
Donations must be approved in advance.
In-Kind Donation Form
Thank you for your generosity! Our team will contact you within 24 to 48 business hours. Requests received on weekends or statutory holidays will be processed on the next business day.