CONTRIBUTE


Every Wednesday night, our volunteers head into Calgary's downtown core carrying backpacks filled with harm reduction and first aid supplies, and pulling carts with food, clothing, hygiene items, and whatever else our community tells us they need.
Street Cats YYC is a completely grassroots, volunteer-run mutual aid collective. We receive no government funding and have no corporate sponsors. Every backpack we pack, every meal we hand out, every pair of socks, every t-shirt, and every blanket comes directly from community donations.
Whether you donate supplies, purchase merch, contribute financially, or help spread the word about our work, you're becoming part of a community that believes in showing up for one another.
Thank you for helping us keep this work alive.

MOST NEEDED ITEMS

YEAR-ROUND
CLOTHING
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Socks & Underwear (new or freshly washed)
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shoes
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pants
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Jeans, joggers, sweatpants, leggings, PJ pants
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t-shirts & long sleeves
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Hoodies & sweaters
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Rain jackets & winter jackets
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belts
Encampment & Outdoor gear
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Backpacks & hiking bags
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Satchels, purses & wallets
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Tents & tarps
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Blankets & sleeping bags
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sleeping mats, foam mats, yoga mats
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bungee cords
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EMERGENCY BLANKETS / SURVIVAL WRAPS
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RAIN PONCHOS
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Camp stoves
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Can openers
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utility knives
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Fire starters
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BBQ Lighters
Food & snacks
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Granola bars
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Fruit cups or pudding
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Rice Krispies squares
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Chips
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Candy & chocolate
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Individually wrapped snacks
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juice, pop, or electrolyte powder packets
Hygiene & personal care
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Hand sanitizer
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Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, Bars of soap, & deodorant
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Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Dental floss & Mouthwash
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Razors & Shaving cream
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ChapStick or Vaseline
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Bath & body wipes
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kleenex
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New or gently used makeup & Hair accessories (combs, brushes, elastics, pins, headbands)
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Nail care products
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Body mist, perfume, cologne
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Small Containers
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Silicone Wax Containers, prescription bottles (labels redacted or removed), joint or cannabis tubes, etc.
We accept full-sized bottles of hygiene products, new or used!
Other essentials
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Lighters & matches
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flashlights
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Buddy Burners (see our Zines page to learn how to make em!)
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Bus tickets
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Grocery store or other gift cards
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portable chargers
SUMMER NEEDS
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Sun hats & baseball caps
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Sunglasses
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Sunscreen (TRAVEL OR FULL SIZE)
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aloe VERA GEL (TRAVEL OR FULL SIZE)
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Shorts & SKIRTS
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Tank tops & Dresses
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ICE PACKS
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CASES OF WATER

WINTER NEEDS
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Mittens & gloves
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Toques
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Scarves
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Balaclavas
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EAR MUFFS
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Hand & TOE warmers
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Thermal clothing (long johns, thermal socks, base layers)
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WINTER BOOTS
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SNOW PANTS




WHERE TO DONATE

You can drop off donations at any of our community partner locations during their regular business hours.
These businesses generously host Street Cats YYC donation bins, making it easy for community members to contribute throughout the year.
Current Donation Bin Locations:


Workshop studios
2501 Alyth Rd SE
Hemlock tattoo shop
1111 3 St SE

Dickens Pub
1000 9 Ave SW

the blox art centre
834 11 ave sw

higher ground cafe
1126 kensington rd nw

rising tides tap room
4545 bowness rd nw

the ship & anchor pub
534 17 ave sw
SUPPORT THE MEOWMENT
Monthly donations provide predictable funding that helps us plan ahead, purchase supplies consistently, and ensure we're able to show up every Wednesday, year-round.
Pawlease & Thank You
5$Every monthLil goes a long wayFurever Furend
10$Every monthHelping secure essential suppliesPawsitive Pal
20$Every monthFeeds 10 homiesMeowjor Supporter
50$Every monthTurns care into action, every monthNine Lives Sustainer
100$Every monthMakes consistent, community-led care possible

Shop Our Amazon Wishlist
Wanna send supplies directly to Street Cats? Our Amazon Wishlist is updated regularly with items our outreach team needs most. Purchases are shipped directly to us and distributed to community members during outreach.
E-transfer or PayPal donations can be sent to: streetcatsyyc@gmail.com
Charity requires that the rich help out the poor people; Justice requires that we all restructure society, taking on oppression on all fronts, which will benefit everyone.
-Vikki Reynolds



