🌱 Toronto Joy x Fred Victor – Community Care Drive

Toronto Joy is starting a collaboration with Fred Victor - one of Toronto’s leading homelessness organizations, supporting 3,000+ people daily and serving Toronto for 130+ years.

🤍 Donation Drive (our first step)
We’re collecting essential items, with a focus on winter needs.

📍 Bring donations here: Mon Feb 16 (Family Day) • 11:00 AM
Outside Rosedale Station (Line 1) - one stop north of Bloor–Yonge
Quick drop-off. Calm area. Easy pull-over.

I’ll handle the weekday delivery — coordinated with Fred Victor’s
Donations Coordinator, Alex Nsobya.

⭐ Top needs (quick pick): warm socks, underwear, winter gear, toiletries, backpacks, sleeping bags, packaged snacks

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### What to bring (items they need most)

Food

• Packaged snacks (granola bars, dried fruit, nuts, etc.)
• Canned food (soup, beans, tuna, fruits/veg, pasta sauce)
• Pantry items (cereal, oatmeal, mac & cheese, pasta, lentils)
• Packaged drinks (juice boxes, bottled water, Gatorade)

Clothing

• New: underwear (men/women), socks (warm winter socks especially)
• New: adult clothing (jeans, sweatpants, sweatshirts, t-shirts, shoes)
• New: bath towels + twin/double bedding
• Winter items: coats, scarves, toques, gloves, boots

Other items

• $10–$20 gift cards (Food Basics, No Frills, Walmart, Shoppers, Tim Hortons, Dollarama)
• Toiletries + personal care (body wash, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, dental hygiene, razors, brushes/combs)
• Culturally specific care products (shea butter, black soap, castor oil)
• Laundry detergent + dryer sheets
• Cleaning products (sanitizers, household cleaners, dish soap, sponges, brooms)
• Hand & feet warmers
• Backpacks and other bags
• Sleeping bags

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### Quick guidelines (so it’s smooth)

• Food, toiletries, laundry, cleaning items, and warmers must be new, unopened, and not expired
• Hygiene items should be unscented or lightly scented
• No bar soap (body wash preferred)
• If donating food + hygiene, please pack them separately
• Winter items, backpacks/other bags, and sleeping bags can be new or gently used (good/working condition)

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💬 How to join
Comment in the Discussion with what you plan to bring (rough quantity helps), or DM me if you prefer.
Big or small, it all helps.

📘 Learn more about Fred Victor (optional):
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:6d184cbe-735b-4943-90b0-d67f50809f9d

📄 Items list (PDF reference):
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:f26a2a2c-903f-422c-8136-2c6d14419644

✨ What’s coming next (optional)
Future opportunities may include Fred’s Walk, Taste of Regent Park, Street Eats, or helping with a meal service.

No pressure... we’ll share details later.