Donations of clothing & household goods welcomed daily near you

Person donating gently used donations of clothing and household goods

Your donations of gently used clothing and household goods help us to:

• Reduce the environmental burden of the production of new goods

• Keep usable items out of local landfills and empower them to make a difference

• Generate funds to support local Salvation Army programs and services across Canada

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Together, we diverted over 79.8 million pounds of clothing, household goods, and more from local landfills last year*

The average weight of an adult Canadian is 171 lbs, which means that the weight of clothing and household items we diverted is equal to 466,879 adult Canadians.

*in fiscal year 2021-22

This diversion resulted in:
133,989 Kilolitres

of water saved

809,365 Tonnes

of carbon emissions displaced

Which is equivalent to:
37,173,898 trees

planted

175,949 cars

removed from the road

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#GiveSomethingAwayDay

Donate & Save on Your Next Thrift Haul

Get a 25% off coupon when you give a donation of clothing and household goods from Wednesday, July 5th – Saturday, July 15th.*

Do good, feel good, and look good this #GiveSomethingAwayDay.

*Coupon valid until July 31, 2023 on select items; redeemable exclusively at Salvation Army Thrift Store locations; must present original hard copy or electronic copy of coupon; no reproductions permitted; cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount, offer or promotion; excludes Featured Finds; discount taken at register; offer subject to change without notice; no adjustments on previous purchases; no cash value.

Gently used donations of clothing & household goods are urgently needed

Your local Donor Welcome Centre is most in need of items like these:

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Kitchenware

• Cookware & Bakeware
• Plates, Bowls & Dishes
• Cups, Glasses & Mugs
• Platters & Serving Bowls
• Small Kitchen Appliances
Gently used footwear goods for donations

Clothing

• Short Sleeve Shirts 
• Jeans & Dress Pants
• Light Sweaters & Jackets
• Activewear
• Sneakers & Sandals

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Home Decor

• Mirrors
• Vases
• Frames & wall art
• Baskets
• Artificial flowers
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Bedding & Linens

• Throw Blankets & Pillows
• Quilts & Coverlets
• Curtains
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Leisure & Other

• Sporting Goods
• Books & Media
• Board Games & Toys
• Pet Accessories
• Electronics

We gratefully accept donations of these items:

• ACCESSORIES

• ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

• CLOTHING & TEXTILES

• COMPUTERS

• ELECTRONICS

• HOUSEWARES

• MEDIA & BOOKS

• SEASONAL ITEMS

• TOYS

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accept furniture donations, used wall-to-wall carpets, hazardous materials (e.g. paints), propane tanks, barbecues, infant equipment (e.g. car seats, cribs and strollers), tires and auto parts.

Find your Donor Welcome Centre

With over 120 locations across Canada, your local Salvation Army Thrift Store is nearby to gratefully accept your gently used donations.

Are you a business looking to donate?

We are grateful to work with corporate partners across the country. Please contact us for information on corporate donations of clothing or household items.

Donations make a difference

Help us care for our communities and the planet we share. Learn more about the social and environmental impact of donating with us.

At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, a sweater is more than just a sweater.

Learn why donations of clothing & household goods do so much more with us:

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Donate and save on your next thrift haul

Receive a thank you coupon to save 20% on your next purchase when you make a donation of gently used clothing and household goods at your local Donor Welcome Centre.*

*Redeemable exclusively at locations listed here. Excludes Featured Finds and Booth Sleep Line. One coupon per guest, one time use only. Must have original hard copy coupon, no reproductions permitted. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount, offer or promotion. Some restrictions apply. See in-store for details.

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Host a community donation drive!

Do even more to support your neighbours in need by hosting a drive to collect gently used clothing and household items from your community.