Donations
How to Give
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Your Support Makes a Difference!
We are deeply grateful to the individuals, businesses, foundations, community groups, and employee giving programs who support the work of PACT. Whether through a financial gift or an in-kind donation, your generosity directly helps families feel supported, capable, and less alone.
Monthly Giving
Monthly giving is a simple way to support PACT all year long. Your ongoing contributions help our Community Support Program reach families when they need it most, offering care and practical help during difficult times.
Donations provide essentials like food, diapers, and other basic necessities for families facing crisis or hardship.
For example, a $10 monthly gift can help provide diapers or food to a family in need, offering a little relief when it matters most.
Legacy Gifts
You can support PACT now and into the future through a legacy gift. These gifts help ensure long-term support for families in our community.
Bequests
A bequest is a gift made through your will. It may be a specific amount, a piece of property, or a portion of your estate.
Gifts of Securities
Donating publicly traded securities such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds can offer tax advantages, including exemption from capital gains tax. Please speak with your financial advisor.
RRSPs and RRIFs
You can name PACT as the beneficiary of your RRSP or RRIF by updating your plan documents with your financial institution.
In-Kind Donations
In-kind donations are a meaningful way to support families in our community. Donated items are directed into our Community Support Program, where they are distributed to ensure vulnerable individuals and families have access to essential everyday goods.
Before donating, please review the guidelines below. All items must be clean, safe, and ready to use.
What We Accept
We gratefully accept donations that help support families in our community. All items must be clean, safe, and ready to use.
Clothing and Footwear
- Infant and children's clothing (up to size 5) — in season only due to storage capacity
- Shoes and boots (new or gently used, clean and in good condition)
- New or gently used maternity clothing
Clothing should be clean, free of stains or damage, and ready for immediate use.
Baby and Family Items
- Bottles, bottle nipples, sippy cups (new or gently used, clean and fully functional)
- Baby bathtubs
- Bibs (clean, in good condition)
- Pacifiers (new only)
We may also accept baby carriers or wraps, strollers, and playpens on a needs-based or request basis due to storage limitations.
Baby Essentials
- Diapers (all sizes, opened or unopened)
- Pull-ups / training pants (all sizes, opened or unopened)
- Wipes (unopened)
- Infant formula (unopened, in date)
- Baby food / purées (unopened, in date)
Household and Hygiene Items
- Non-perishable food items (unopened, in date)
- Hygiene products (toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, menstrual products)
- Laundry detergent, dryer sheets, dish soap (new only)
- Baby bath and care items in good condition
What We Do Not Accept
To ensure safety, consistency, and manageable storage, we are unable to accept the following items.
Food and Hygiene Safety
- Opened or expired food
- Open or partially used formula or baby food
- Items past expiry dates
Baby Safety Items
- Used pacifiers, bottle nipples, or teethers
- Car seats
- Crib mattresses or crib bumpers
- Walkers
- High chairs
Clothing and Household
- Clothing that is stained, ripped, pilled, or heavily worn
- Items with strong odours (smoke, mildew, pets)
- Broken or incomplete items
Other Items
- Large furniture or mattresses
- Items with missing safety parts or subject to recalls
- Stuffed animals or books
- Large quantities of unsorted donations
- Anything we are unable to safely store or redistribute
Dropping Off a Donation
Donations must be dropped off during office hours, Monday to Friday, 9 am – 1 pm, at PACT — 1114 Cole Harbour Road, Dartmouth. Drop-offs by arrangement are also welcome — contact us to plan ahead.
We are unable to accept unscheduled large drop-offs. In some cases, we may issue community requests for specific items.