The House of Lazarus relies mainly on the generous donations of our community, local businesses and grocery stores to keep our shelves full at the Mountain Food Bank and Ingleside Food Cupboard. Giving food helps to keep the members of our community fed, because no one should have to worry about going to bed hungry.

You can drop off your food directly at the Mountain Food Bank during our open hours. Food is also accepted at the Ingleside Food Cupboard during open hours. There is a food donation drop-off bin at the front of the Kemptville Jonsson’s Your Independent Grocer location. If you are donating perishable food, please ensure we are open and able to accept the food in order for us to refrigerate or freeze the food as necessary.

Address: 10456 Ronson Road, Mountain

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM-4PM (Thursdays we are open until 6PM)

Address: 15 Maple Street, Ingleside

Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 9AM-4PM

• Spreads (peanut butter, jam, honey, etc.)
• Breakfast items (cereal, oats, etc.)
• Canned tomatoes and pasta sauce
• Dry pasta
• Snacks (cookies, chips, nuts, etc.)
• Crackers
• Condiments and seasonings
• Baking items
• Rice
• Flour
• Sugar
• Side meals (boxed stuffing, etc.)
• Soups and broths
• Canned beans
• Canned brown beans in sauce
• Canned meats
• Canned fruits and vegetables
• School snacks (granola bars, apple sauce, juice boxes, etc.)
• Coffee and tea
• Boxed mac n’ cheese
• Baby food and formula

• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Bread
• Eggs
• Milk
• Frozen meat
• Frozen meals
• Yogurt & dairy products

• Toilet paper
• Bars of soap
• Liquid body wash & shampoo
• Body lotions
• Tooth paste
• Tooth brushes
• Deodorant
• Shaving supplies
• Laundry soap
• Fabric softener
• Dish soap
• Women sanitary products
• Baby diapers
• Adult incontinence underwear

To avoid food waste, please avoid donating the following items

As a non-profit organization, House of Lazarus relies on donations, fundraising and community partnerships. Your support for House of Lazarus is an investment in a healthier, more food-secure community. We use donations to help find solutions to hunger while continuing to provide nutritional food choices to those in need.

Your donation will support programs such as:

• Operation backpack
• Christmas adoption program
• Lunch and Learn
• Dinner on the House
• Handyman Heroes
• Building campaign

You can specify which program you would like your donation to support, or make a general donation for our programs.

You can donate by:

• Cheque: Make payable to the order of the House of Lazarus (drop off or send to any of our locations)
• Phone: 613-989-3830
• Online: Click here to donate online through CanadaHelps
• Online banking: E-transfers are accepted through our email: accounting@houseoflazarus.com (please include in memo that it is a donation)

Donations of $20 or more will receive a tax receipt when a full name and address are provided. Please contact us at 613-989-3830 or cashby@houseoflazarus.com for more information.

All of our merchandise comes from the donations of our generous community. The proceeds from our thrift stores immensely help to support our food bank and many outreach programs. Our thrift stores also help to ensure that community members have access to affordable clothing, furniture and home goods.

HOL’s second-hand stores are regulated by: Health Canada and Industry Best Practices.

We can accept items such as:

• Furniture
• Clothing, textiles and accessories
• Antiques and collectables
• Computers and electronics
• Housewares
• Media and books
• Toys

Items we cannot accept:

• Baby walkers
• Lawn darts with elongated tips
• Car seats (unless brand new in the box)
• Mattresses

Items that are regulated:

• Cribs, playpens and strollers
• Infant baths, highchairs, bed rails and bunkbeds
• Children’s jewelry and sleepwear
• Ski helmets, hockey helmets and bike helmets
• and many more!

HOL staff are trained to recognize items that are regulated. These items can be sold if they meet the regulation requirements.

Please note: We are unable offer donation pick-up services. We also reserve the right to refuse items for donation.

All clothing and houseware donations are only accepted at our Mountain location (2245 Simms Street). Furniture can be directly donated at our furniture store (10456 Ronson Road) during our open hours (Monday-Friday, 9AM-4PM).