SUPPORT, WISH LIST

We work towards satisfying every basic need we can.

While we appreciate all donations, please review our wishlist before purchasing any physical items for Fresh Start. We want to ensure we’re accurately representing the needs of our community when asking for donations from the generous people of Saint John and surrounding communities.

We appreciate the supplies to put together care kits that we can hand out to clients in the office or on the streets.

If you’d like to build your own, they can be as simple as ziplock bags or small fanny packs containing: kits in ziplock bags or small fanny packs. These items include:

  • Protein bars (higher protein, lower sugar bars and easy to chew!)
  • Warm socks and gloves
  • Bandages (blister bandages are great)
  • Gum (ones that contain xylitol is best as it helps with plaque - Trident or Pur is an example)
  • Clothing (coats, snow pants, sweaters, pants, leggings, undershirts, hats mittens, scarves, boots)
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Wipes
  • Lip balm with SPF
  • Sunscreen
  • Tissues
  • Winter Survivor gear (tents, tarps, sleeping bags, blankets, pillows, hand & foot warmers, flashlights, batteries, bottled water)
  • Pack of cards
  • Flashlights
  • Hand warmers
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Water bottles
  • Hygiene items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, baby wipes, deodorant)
  • Vitamin D supplements
  • Gift cards (Tim’s, Irving, Sobeys, etc)
  • Cash
  • Notes of resources and encouragement