Red Door Family Shelter

Red Door Family Shelter Toronto’s largest family shelter – Ending family homelessness, one family at a time.

The Red Door Family Shelter provides safe and supportive emergency housing to individuals and families in need of refuge from domestic violence and to those who find themselves without accommodation.

Saving when you give means you can give more for less. Here’s what we need in our food bank, and where it’s on sale …No ...
06/19/2026

Saving when you give means you can give more for less. Here’s what we need in our food bank, and where it’s on sale …

No Frills
• Crispers (145g) $1.88
• Quality Basmati Rice (3.63 kg) $8.99
• Green Giant Peaches and Cream Corn (341 ml) $1.25

FreshCo
• Minute Maid, Five Alive or Fuze Iced Tea Beverages (8x200 ml or 10x200 ml) $2.99
• Kellogg's Family Size Cereal Selected Varieties (450-650 g) $5.47
• Catelli Garden Select Pasta Sauce (600 mL) $1.99

Food Basics
• Heinz Original Beans in Tomato Sauce (398 ml) $0.98
• Kraft Dinner (12 x 200 g) $9.99
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1L) $9.99

Shop and save a family from hunger ➤ www.reddoorshelter.ca

Drop off canned and non-perishable items weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 21 Carlaw, Toronto.



**Product and pricing information is provided as a courtesy and is subject to change without notice. Red Door Family Shelter makes no warranties regarding accuracy, availability, or pricing at participating retailers. Red Door Family Shelter does not receive compensation from retailers.

Thank you for supporting families in need.

Known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," OPAL LEE is an American educator, counsellor, and civil rights activist. She s...
06/19/2026

Known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," OPAL LEE is an American educator, counsellor, and civil rights activist. She spent decades advocating for Juneteenth to be recognized as a federal holiday.

In 2016, at age 89, Opal Lee began a symbolic walk from Fort Worth to Washington, D.C., to raise awareness for Juneteenth, helping build national support for the cause.

Opal Lee's efforts were instrumental in the passage of legislation that made Juneteenth a U.S. federal holiday in 2021.

In recognition of her contributions to civil rights and historical awareness, Opal Lee received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2024, the highest civilian honor in the United States.

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Red Door celebrates women breaking barriers, pushing boundaries, and redefining success — on their own terms.

From athletes and artists to advocates and entrepreneurs, we trace the journeys of women whose paths remind us that progress is forged through bold choices, persistence, and the courage to step into what comes next.

For over 40 years, Red Door Family Shelter has helped women facing barriers and adversity safely move forward with hope and dignity, empowering them to define success on their own terms and supporting them every step of the way.

Be part of what comes next for women, children, and families ➤ www.reddoorshelter.ca

Red Door – Toronto’s largest family shelter

"It took years for me to realize what she was doing was abuse, emotional and psychological abuse. I'm still unpacking it...
06/18/2026

"It took years for me to realize what she was doing was abuse, emotional and psychological abuse. I'm still unpacking it and navigating the impact."

Approximately 44% of women and 36% of men in Canada will experience abuse in their lifetime, including verbal, emotional, and financial abuse.

If you’re in an abusive situation, say something today, to someone you can trust. Let them help you out.

Getting help and giving help can feel overwhelming. Our FREE GUIDE provides practical steps, thoughtful advice, and critical safety tips to empower individuals in these situations. No one should face abuse alone.

Give help. Get help. ➤ www.saysomethingtoday.ca

Red Door – Toronto’s largest gender-based violence shelter

Thank you to Grant Goodman, Co-Executive Director of Mazon Canada, for years of support.Allies and advocates, Grant Good...
06/18/2026

Thank you to Grant Goodman, Co-Executive Director of Mazon Canada, for years of support.

Allies and advocates, Grant Goodman, Izzy Waxman, and the entire Mazon Canada team have been fighting hunger in Canada. This includes supporting Red Door's school lunch and food bank programs that help children learn, grow, and thrive with dignity.

Today is Grant's last day at Mazon. We wish him all the best, and we look forward to continuing our important work alongside Izzy and Mazon Canada.

Give help. Get help. ➤ www.reddoorshelter.ca

Red Door – Toronto’s largest family shelter


As a Monthly Donor to Red Door, your gift provides families in crisis with shelter, food, and support to rebuild their l...
06/18/2026

As a Monthly Donor to Red Door, your gift provides families in crisis with shelter, food, and support to rebuild their lives — today and tomorrow, when the need is greatest.

Become a Monthly Donor today …

🎁 For some, it can be easier to give a smaller gift monthly than larger gifts annually.
📅 Donations can be processed on the same day each month, reducing the need to fill out forms.
⏯️ You can pause, change, or cancel your monthly gift at any time.

Your monthly donation will make a lasting impact!

Start monthly giving today ➤ www.reddoorshelter.ca/get-involved/give-now/monthly-donation/

Red Door – Toronto’s largest family shelter

Thank you to Royal LePage Estate Realty for hosting the annual Rick Wall Charity Golf Tournament in support of the women...
06/18/2026

Thank you to Royal LePage Estate Realty for hosting the annual Rick Wall Charity Golf Tournament in support of the women, children, and families at Red Door.

Your generosity helps make safe shelter, compassionate support, and a path forward possible.

Give help. Get help. ➤ www.reddoorshelter.ca

Red Door – Toronto’s largest family shelter


In the past year at Red Door Family Shelter, the number of families served is up 26% and the number of individuals is up...
06/17/2026

In the past year at Red Door Family Shelter, the number of families served is up 26% and the number of individuals is up 18%. The number of meals served is up 9%. And the number of visits to our food bank increased by 11%.

We have also reduced the average length of stay in our shelter from seven months to 5.5 months. This achievement is the result of our Pathway to Housing program, the remarkable supports available to residents, and the generosity of donors who invest in programs that deliver real results—creating lasting change and transforming lives.

"I don't know what my life would be like now if I had not gone to the Red Door. They took care of us and kept me and my son safe. I felt love there. It was an important experience that set me on track for my new life. Thank you Red Door." —Former Resident

Give help. Get help. ➤ www.reddoorshelter.ca

Red Door — Toronto’s largest family shelter

In the last 5 years, the number of people living in poverty in Canada has increased 67%. In the last year, mortgage deli...
06/15/2026

In the last 5 years, the number of people living in poverty in Canada has increased 67%. In the last year, mortgage delinquency rates rose 71% and foreclosures are up 23%. The number of Canadians who are homeless has increased 79%.

In the past year at Red Door Family Shelter, the number of families served is up 26% and the number of individuals is up 18%. The number of meals served is up 9%. And the number of visits to our food bank increased by 11%.

We have also reduced the average length of stay in our shelter from seven months to 5.5 months. This achievement is the result of our Pathway to Housing program, the remarkable supports available to residents, and the generosity of donors who invest in programs that deliver real results—creating lasting change and transforming lives.

"I don't know what my life would be like now if I had not gone to the Red Door. They took care of us and kept me and my son safe. I felt love there. It was an important experience that set me on track for my new life. Thank you Red Door." —Former Resident

Give help. Get help. ➤ www.reddoorshelter.ca

Red Door — Toronto’s largest family shelter

🌞Morning☕Perk: A parent and child are walking on a beach littered with starfish after a storm...Parent: "Why are you thr...
06/15/2026

🌞Morning☕Perk: A parent and child are walking on a beach littered with starfish after a storm...

Parent: "Why are you throwing starfish back into the water? There are so many! You can't possibly make a difference."

Child: (Throws another one into the water.) "Made a difference to that one." ❤️💭

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*Inspired by: loren.eiseley

Address

21 Carlaw Avenue
Toronto, ON
M4M2R6

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14169155671

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