We do our best to regularly update contacts.
Please inform us about any changes
Please contact us at info@milkbagsunlimited.ca
DROP OFF LOCATIONS FOR FINISHED MATS:
NOTE : ONLY MATS MADE WITH 100% MILK BAGS ARE ACCEPTED
MISSISSAUGA
Canadian Food for Children Warehouse
1258 Lakeshore Rd E.- Mississauga L5E 3B8- 905 -274-9239 ( Just west of Dixie Rd- on the South side)
Due to measures surrounding COVID-19, it is currently totally closed.
Please refrain from leaving any goods outside the warehouse.
As always, they are grateful for your monetary donations: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/m/4714/donation
KLEINBURG
Angela Kesthely – (Milkbagsunlimited Founder)
344 Westridge Drive – KLEINBURG, ON L0J 1C0 (Islington & Major Mackenzie)
Leave the mats in the driveway at any time.
For more information get in touch with Bettina Roth (Communications Director ) @ info.milkbagsunlimited.ca
GROUPS MAKING MATS
everyone is welcome!
Contact them individually to find out if they may accept bags!
AJAX
St Andrews Church: 35 Church Street North- Ajax ON L1T 2W Tel: 905-683-7311 Leader: Rea Klein at http://office@standrewsajax.ca.
Weekly – Mondays 9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon
Hope Worldwide Canada- Toronto East Chapter
Leader: Carolyn Hou at carolyn.hou@hopewwcanada.org
Contact her for more information
AYLMER
St Paul’s United Church: 5 Queen Street N. Aylmer, ON N5H 2W4 Tel: 519- 773-7152
Sleeping Mat Ministry: Several years ago, a small group of women at Saint Paul’s came together to make milk bag sleeping mats to be sent to Third World Countries. Our mat making group meets from 9:30-11 every Thursday morning on the second floor of the CE building from September through June. Newcomers are welcome.
BELLEVILLE
Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church:516 Victoria Ave, Belleville, ON K8N 4N5 Tel: 613- 969-1257
You may want to inquire about their Outreach program making mats.
BRANTFORD
Harmony United Church: 268 Marlborough Street – Brantford ON N3S 4T5 Tel: 519-752-2912
The Merry Mat Makers meet every Wednesday 9:15 AM- 12:00 Noon. Please note do not drop off bags or mats!
CAMBRIDGE/ FERGUS/GUELPH/ KITCHENER
Bags to sleeping mats Contact:
https://sites.google.com/view/bagstosleepingmats/home
https://www.facebook.com/groups/312955906755104/
DURHAM REGION
Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Clarington, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge, Brock
Brings together people who would like to participate in the transformation of plastic bags to sleeping mats in the DURHAM REGION.
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761167414751060/about
MISSISSAUGA
Sri Sathya Sai Baba Center of Mississauga – Central: 6790 Davand Drive # 13, Mississauga, ON L5T 2G3
Tel: 647- 872-0072 – This group accepts bags.
NIAGARA AREA
Plastic Sleeping Mats for Niagara
Contact : https://www.facebook.com/groups/361651205118739/about
OTTAWA AREA
Ottawa area workshops – everyone welcome( free)
Contact: http://recyclemilkbags.pbworks.com/w/page/26969816/HomePage
TORONTO
Christie Gardens Retirement Home: 600 Melita Crescent, Toronto ON M6G 3Z4
Normally they have the milk bag get together on a Wednesday at 2:30pm, twice a month. However, this sometimes changes. Just go to: www.christiegardens.org , then pick New & Events, then Calendars & Newsletters ( Suites Calendar) . You may call Kate or send her an e mail.
St Gabriel Church: 670 Sheppard Avenue E. – North York, ON M2K 1B7 Tel:416-222-7775 Leader: Sharon Gusz : sharongusz@gmail.com . Once a month Wednesday afternoon.
Wood Green Community Care East York Seniors Centre: 840 Coxwell Ave. East York, ON M4C 5T2 (Coxwell & O’Connor Tel: 416- 572-3575
Leader: Cory Willis at cwillis@woodgreen.org .Mondays 2-3:30PM Wednesdays 1-3:30PM
Bags to Sleeping Mats Toronto / GTA
Contact : https://www.facebook.com/groups/479085766816826/
OWEN SOUND
Owen Sound Library: 824 1st Ave W, Owen Sound, ON N4K 4K4
Come and join the group in the boardroom. They start at 6:30 and are cleaned up and out for when the Library closes at 9:00PM. . for more information click on the link http://helpinghandscraftclub.weebly.com/ )
TILLSONBURG
Sleeping Mats for the Homeless cause HOMELESSNESS HAPPENS
https://www.facebook.com/groups/385539841592998/about
WALKERTON
Sacred Heart Church: 21 Victoria St, Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0
Tel:519- 881-0692 when their group is meeting. https://www.sacredheartchurchwalkerton.com/
WASAGA
Wasaga Beach Community Presbyterian Church: 208 Mosely Street Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 2K1
Check the newsletter: :http://wasagapresbyterian.ca/newsletterand-other-news/
WHITBY
St Marks United Church: 201 Centre St S, Whitby, ON L1N 4V7 Tel: 905 – 668-3091
An active community group who meets Wednesdays from 1-3 PM. They have 2 looms set up so that everyone is welcome to come and give it a try.
This church also collects many items, click here to find out !
BAGS : DROP OFF
Must be clean, flattened and boxed ( 500-800 per box)
Ready to use PLARN:
cut strips, looped together to become plastic yarn . The “HOW TO” page has detailed instructions.
Do not drop off bags at any school as they are closed or partially closed due to Covid-19.
Check with every group before dropping off boxes of bags or yarn balls. Covid-19 lockdowns may suspend their activities.
You may have to hang on to the bags, until the volunteer waivers and crocheters are back in action.
ANCASTER
Hamilton District Christian High School: 93 Glancaster Rd, Ancaster, ON l9G 3K9
Tel: 905-648-6655
Contact: http://hdch.org/2015/09/29/teaching
BEAMSVILLE
4278 Queen St. Beamsville, ON L0R 1B
This is an apartment, ground floor, balcony drop off. Once you pull in go straight you will see glass doors, Pamela’s balcony is to the right. She has a labeled bin on a table on her balcony, drop off anytime. (cuts and ties the bags)
BINBROOK
80 Garinton Crescent Binbrook ON L0R 1C0
BRACEBRIDGE
The Salvation Army Bracebridge Community Church456 MANITOBA, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1W9 Tel: 705-645-
Email: candice.audrey.mary@gmail.com
Website: http://www.bracebridgecommunitychurch.com
BRADFORD
Holland Gardens Retirement Residence: 552 Holland Street West, Bradford, ON L3Z 4H3
Contact: Julianna Pizzuro – Life Enrichment Manager LEM.HG@verveseniorliving.com
BRAMPTON
St Brigid Elementary School: 81 Torrance Woods, Brampton , ON L6Y 2X4
Please leave bags at the school entrance. Not during Covid-19!
BRESLAU
114 Maplecrest, Breslau, ON N0B 1M0
Place in bin on front porch.
CAMBRIDGE
138 Ballantyne Ave., Cambridge, ON N1R 2S9
Drop off on front porch.
620 Langlaw Dr, Cambridge, ON N1P 1H8
There is a big box on the front porch for plastic bags drop off.
ELMIRA
59 Muscovey Dr, Elmira, ON N3B
Drop off on front porch.
FERGUS
St Joseph Elementary School: 150 Strathallan Street, Fergus, ON N
Contact : tgoodwin@wellingtoncdsb.ca Tel: 519-843- 3810
513 St Andrew St W, Fergus, ON N1M 1P4
Drop off on Front porch.
301 Edinburgh Ave, Fergus, ON N1M 1A2
Drop off on front porch.
FORT ERIE
First Baptist Church, 165 Bertie St., Fort Erie ON L2A 3W9
GUELPH
18 Peter Ave, Guelph, ON N1E 1T4
Place on porch or in front of garage.
10-125 Cole Rd, Guelph, ON N1G 4S4
Drop off on front porch.
KITCHENER
101 Scenic Dr, Kitchener, ON N2A 2P7
Place in container on porch outside front double doors.
162 Doon Mills Dr, Kitchener, ON N2P 2S1
Drop off on Front porch.
7-210 4th Ave, Kitchener, ON N2C 1P2
Enter parking lot at 82-84 Wilson. Look for parking spot 41 at first building on the right. Unit 7 is in front of parking spot, with the 3 chair patio set and BBQ. Place in bin or knock on the door.
26 Bonfield Pl, Kitchener, ON N2E 1H5
Gently toss your bag of bags onto the first floor balcony of the triplex.
487 Bridgeport Rd E, Kitchener, ON N2K 1N8
Drop off on front porch.
HAMILTON
108 Norrie Ave. Hamilton ON L9A 2E3
MARKHAM
Thornhill Recycling Depot: 5 Green Lane, Thornhill, ON L3T 7P7
Open: Wednesday & Saturday 8:00AM – 4:00PM / Thursday 12:00PM – 8:00PM
Markham Village Depot: 6041 Highway 7 East,, Markham ON L3P 3A7
Open: Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 8:00AM – 4:00PM / Thursday 12:00PM – 8:00PM
NIAGARA FALLS
5977 Barker St. Niagara Falls ON L2G 1Y5
Bin on porch (cut, ties, crochets)
ORILLIA
Uplifting Blessings
The Mission of the Blessing Bags is to provide the homeless with necessities such as food, water, hygiene items, and comfort. It also aims to provide the homeless with a list of resources and words of encouragement to assist them during this part of their journey in life.
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1285885224760141/about
OWEN SOUND
The Helping Hands Craft Club provides boxes for you to fill. Contact the club and request a collection box before dropping off any bags at any of the location below. Email: helpinghandscraftclub@hotmail
All Things T : 810 10th St W, Owen Sound, ON N4K 3S1 https://www.facebook.com/allthingst/
Hours: Sunday and Monday- Closed…Tuesday – Friday- 10am to 6pm…Saturday 9am to 5pm
The Pet Feed Mill: 1299 16th St E, Owen Sound, ON N4K 1Z4
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/ThePetFeedMill/
Hours: Sunday- 11am to 3pm, Monday – Wednesday – 9am to 6pm,Thursday- 9am to 7pm,Friday- 9am to 8pm,Saturday- 9am to 5pm
Gardel Pet Shop: 955 10th St. West, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5S2
Hours: Monday – Thursday & Saturday 9am – 6pm, Friday 9am – 8pm Sunday 11am to 5pm
PICKERING
481 Broadgreen St, Pickering, ON L1W 3H6 – Private home: just leave them on the porch!
SEAGRAVE & PORT PERRY
Seagrave United Church: 15 Coryll, Seagrave,ON L0C 1G0 Tel: 905-985-2429
Drop off during normal operation hours, most Sundays from 8:30- 11:30 a.m., check our calendar at Calendar.html for other times.
Marlin Travel, 158 Casimir St. Port Perry, ON L9L 1B7 Tel: 905 -985-2268 Drop boxes bags into the office
Taylor Residence, 10 Isabella Court, Seagrave. “blue bin at the front door”
SCARBOROUGH
35 Sewell Road, Scarborough, ON M1B 4Z2
SMITHVILLE
The Smithville Legion – 172 St. Catharines St. Smithville ON L0R 2A0
Drive to back you will see a walkway with a skid at the end to place your bags
ST CATHARINES
Itty Bitty Pie 18 Secord Drive St Catherines ON L2N 1K8
Tuesday – Friday 11:00AM- 3:00PM or Staurday 11:00AM – 2:00PM They will go to “NIAGARA MOBILE CLOSET”
56 Roehampton Ave. unit 23 St Catherines ON L2M 7P9
Tracy has a small porch and she will bring it inside right away) (cuts and ties bags)
4 Eden Dr. St Catherines ON L2R 6B2
Bin on front porch – drop off anytime (cuts, ties, crochets)
725 Welland Ave. Unit 40 St Catherines ON L2M 7X9
Bin on porch (cut, ties,crochets)
THOROLD
39 Manley Cres. Thorold ON L2V 4K2
porch – drop off anytime (Sharlene does cutting, tying and crocheting)
TORONTO
35 Sewells Rd. Scarborough ON M1B 3G5
At the free little pantry in the complex.
557 Hillsdale Ave. East, Toronto, ON M4S 1V1 (Midtown)
Leave in the box on the porch.
WATERLOO
1-458 Beechwood Place Waterloo ON N2T 1Y9
No need to contact first .As you enter Beechwood Commons, look to the left for Unit 1.
There is a sign in the window showing the address to make it easier to find. Visitor parking is straight ahead.
You can place loose bags in the container on the porch.
112 Deerberry Pl, Waterloo, ON N2V 1G2
Drop off on front porch
604 Breakwater Crescent, Waterloo, ON N2K 4H6
Place in garbage can on front porch.
WELLAND
25 Nelles Rd. Welland ON L3B 2P1
Bin on porch.
BEYOND THE STREETS (Volunteer Home) 17 Harold Ave. Welland ON L3B 1J6
Bin on porch.