Each year, Highbanks welcomes young mothers and their children into safe housing - and into a caring community. Our Wishlist helps meet their immediate needs with everyday essentials that make their apartments feel like home. From baby supplies and household basics to grocery gift cards and bus passes, every contribution supports a family’s fresh start.

View our current needs list and see how you can help make a difference today.

    • Period products – tampons, pads, panty liners – all strengths

    • Shampoo, conditioner, body wash

    • Deodorant

    • Adult toothbrushes and toothpaste

    • Toddler and children’s toothbrushes and toothpaste

    • Face wash

    • Moisturizer

    • Over the counter pain relief – Tylenol, Advil

    • Toddler and children’s Tylenol

    • Midol

    • Band Aids

    • Thermometers

    • Polysporin

    • Diapers – sizes 5 and 6, pull ups

    • Baby wipes

    • Rash cream, oatmeal bath, Penaten

    • Soothers

    • Bibs

    • Teething toys

    • Hand sanitizer

    • Disinfecting wipes/Lysol wipes

    • Toilet bowl cleaner

    • Disinfectant spray

    • Garbage bags – kitchen size and large size

    • Toilet paper

    • Paper towel

    • Amazon

    • Walmart

    • Shoppers Drug mart

    • Grocery Cards

    • Fun cards : these are especially impactful because they add a bit of normalcy, comfort, and joy, not just essentials. ie Tim Hortons, Starbucks, Cineplex, Michaels (crafts and activities)

Highbanks maintains an on-site food pantry to help our young families stretch their budgets and ensure healthy meals are always within reach. Donations of non-perishable foods, pantry staples, and grocery gift cards help fill cupboards and provide comfort during challenging times.

Most-needed items include: canned proteins, pasta and sauce, soups, cereal, baby formula, snacks, and hygiene essentials. Every item you give nourishes a family and strengthens our community.

    • Soups

    • Pasta Sauce

    • Tuna

    • Canned fruit

    • Cereal – Corn Flakes, Cheerios, Granola

    • Oats – the small individual packages are great

    • Fish Crackers and kid friendly crackers

    • Any variety of more adult oriented crackers

    • Granola bars

    • Protein bars

    • Cookies

    • Welch’s fruit snacks

    • Rice

    • Pasta/noodles

    • Beans

    • Tomato paste

    • Ichiban/Ramen

    • Mac & Cheese

    • Hamburger helper

    • Ben’s Original Rice packets

    • Knorr Sidekicks (or other similar brands)

    • Formula – Enfamil A+ for toddlers

    • Baby food

    • Puff baby snacks

    • Arrowroot crackers