Rosie’s Closet Practical Supports & Food Pantry

* Appointments are required to schedule a drop-off. Please contact Leanne Knipe at lknipe@roseofsharon.com or 905-716-3953.

General Information

Rosie’s Closet & Food Pantry provides pregnant and parenting youth with access to essential items like food, baby formula, diapers, wipes, hygiene products, and clothing. Items are home-delivered in monthly Family Care packages by community volunteers.

To access this support, please reach out to your Rose of Sharon Counsellor to book a delivery.

Donations

Donations from generous community supporters stock Rosie’s Closet and our Food Pantry. Please contact Leanne Knipe at lknipe@roseofsharon.com | 905-716-3953 for more information about organizing a Supply Drive and/or to book your drop-off. Thank you for your support!

Current Needs for Winter 2024/25

Grocery Gift Cards

Walmart or President’s Choice preferred

Diapers:

Please only sizes 4, 5, 6 & 7 Huggies or Pampers
Pull Up Diapers -2T, 3T (Boy & Girl)

Baby Care Products: (New, Full-size items please)

Baby Wash & Lotion
Body Powder
Diaper Rash Cream
Baby Wipes
Children Toothpaste & Toothbrushes

Mom Personal Care Products: (New, Full-size items please)

Shampoo & Conditioner
Deodorant
Body Wash / Face Wash
Makeup Remover Wipes
Face & Body Moisturizers
Adult Toothpaste & Toothbrushes
Hairbrushes

* Note: we currently do not need menstrual products.

Less-Perishable Foods: (Non-expired items please)

Baby Food (cereal, pouches, jars, teething cookies, Baby Mum Mums, healthy snacks)
Baby Formula (all varieties; e.g. Enfamil, Similac, Good Start, low iron and sensitive tummy brands)
Canned Fish & Meats
Canned Fruit & Vegetables
Canned Beans
Canned Tomatoes, Tomato Paste & Pasta Sauce
Cereal & Rolled Oats
Gluten-Free foods
Peanut Butter & Nut Butters (Almond, Cashew)
Jam & Honey
Rice & Pasta
Snacks (granola bars, applesauce, fruit cups, cookies, crackers)

**Due to safety concerns, we cannot accept previously-used car seats, strollers, cribs, bassinets, or bike helmets.