About

$3 – $2 – $1 – Free

Supporting Wellness Without Barriers & the Not Just A Food Program

Wellness Without Barriers is the larger vision behind our work — creating free, accessible opportunities for health, wellness, learning, and nourishment for everyone in our community, regardless of income, housing status, or season.

The Not Just A Food Program is one of the active, on-the-ground efforts already making this vision real.

$3 – $2 – $1 – Free is a practical, dignity-first model that helps fund both:

• The ongoing operations of the Not Just A Food Program, and

• The development of the Wellness Without Barriers community space.

What Is $3 – $2 – $1 – Free?

$3 – $2 – $1 – Free is a sliding-access distribution and fundraising model used for donated clothing and essential items.

Each item moves through four clear stages:

• $3 – First listed at a modest, accessible price

• $2 – Reduced if unsold

• $1 – Final low-cost option

• Free – Reserved for verified individuals in need

This ensures fairness, transparency, and dignity at every step.

How the Process Works

Donations

We accept clean, usable clothing and essential items in good repair.

Preparation

All items are:

• Washed

• Inspected

• Photographed

• Folded and bagged

This ensures hygiene, quality, and respect for the person receiving them.

Listing & Access

Items are listed starting at $3 and progress down to Free if not purchased.

Payment options include:

• Cash (in person)

• E-transfer prior to delivery

Items can be delivered within Oshawa or picked up.

The Free Option: Supporting Those Most in Need

When an item reaches the Free stage, access is prioritized for verified individuals connected to the Not Just A Food Program.

Many people we support:

• Do not have reliable internet access

• Are couch surfing, unhoused, or living in shelters

• Rely on trusted community partners for communication

When a verified need is identified:

• The item is removed from public listing

• Packed

• Delivered directly to the individual

This protects privacy while ensuring fair access.

How Funds Are Used

Funds raised through $3 – $2 – $1 – Free help support:

Wellness Without Barriers (Primary Goal)

• Creating a free indoor community space

• Removing barriers to learning, growing, and wellness

• Providing year-round access to practical health and nutrition education

• Supporting those who lack space due to housing instability or apartment living

Not Just A Food Program (Ongoing Operations)

• Weekly free lunches

• Food access for individuals and families in need

• Health and wellness education

• Community outreach and support

This dual purpose ensures immediate help and long-term solutions.

Built on Dignity, Not Charity

This model recognizes that:

• Some people can contribute financially

• Some people need immediate support

• Many people move between both situations

$3 – $2 – $1 – Free allows support to flow naturally — without judgment, pressure, or exclusion.

How You Can Support This Work

You can help by:

• Donating clean, usable clothing or essential items

• Purchasing items when you are able

• Volunteering time or skills

• Sharing this model with others

• Supporting the vision of Wellness Without Barriers

Every small action helps remove barriers for someone else.

A Simple, Honest Approach

This model exists because:

• Health and wellness should never depend on income

• Access matters as much as food

• Dignity must always come first

$3 – $2 – $1 – Free is one more way we turn compassion into real, practical support — today and for the future.

LIFE — Love Is For Everyone.