Donation Options
Household Goods
Charity
BC SPCA Thrift Stores
Housewares, appliances, curtains, rugs, furniture (no mattresses), electronics, clothing, books, games.
https://spca.bc.ca/about-us/locations/thrift-stores/Charity
Big Brothers of Vancouver
Clothing, footwear, accessories, linens, housewares, small tools, small appliances of resale quality.
https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/clothing-donation/book-a-pick-up/Charity
Blanket BC
Collects and distributes blankets and warm clothing to shelter programs, families in need, emergency services, and Indigenous groups. They also donate to animal shelters. Look for their collection drives in the autumn months.
http://www.blanketbc.org/Charity
Children’s Village Thrift Store Foundation
Clothing, books, linens, housewares, home décor, seasonal decorations, some sporting goods, and small furniture. All goods must be in a resellable condition. No appliances, electronics, toys, sofa beds or beds, textbooks, baby car seats, or ski equipment.
https://sosthriftstorefoundation.org/how-to-donateConsignment
Coast Consignment
Upscale Furniture (transitional, mid-century, vintage, antique, and new), collectibles, artwork, outdoor rugs, and jewellery.
https://coastconsignment.com/Charity
Covenant House
Accepts some items but you should donate clothing through the Wildlife Thrift Store. Visit their website for more details.
https://www.covenanthousebc.org/ways-to-give/other-ways-to-give/donate-items/Sell/Cosign
Echo’s Discontinued China & Silver
Specializes in buying and selling china and silver flatware.
https://www.echoschina.com/Charity
Helping Families in Need Society
Their needs vary. Visit their website for a list of items they accept.
http://helpingfamiliesinneed.org/Charity
International Refugees Support Foundation (IRSF)
Accepts non-perishable food, furniture and general household items. They do not have a warehouse so they only accept large items when they can deliver directly to refugees. Contact them for details.
https://www.irsfcharity.org/Charity
Luv-a-Rug (Victoria)
Accept area rugs with bound edges in good condition. They clean them and donate them to various charities.
https://luvarug.com/donate/Charity
Salvation Army
Clothes, furniture, books & housewares, clean and in good condition.
https://thriftstore.ca/Charity
Secret Garden Tea
Antique and vintage teacups and saucers, teapots, sugar bowls, creamers, etc.
https://secretgardentea.com/Charity
United Gospel Mission Thrift Store
Clean clothing, footwear, and outerwear for all genders in good repair, linens clean and in good repair, small home décor and household items, and small furniture items.
https://ugm.ca/thrift-storeCharity
Wildlife Thrift Store
Clothes, furniture, books & housewares that are clean and in good condition. No mattresses, box springs, printers, or baby equipment.
http://wildlifethriftstore.com/#donationsCharity
YWCA Metro Vancouver
Accepts new, sealed women’s and children’s personal care products.
https://ywcavan.org/give/donate-goods