All of our merchandise comes from the donations of our generous community. The proceeds from our thrift stores immensely help to support our food bank and many outreach programs. Our thrift stores also help to ensure that community members have access to affordable clothing, furniture and home goods.

As a non-profit organization, donations to our thrift stores help us to:

Reduce the environmental burden of the production of new items

Keep usable items out of local landfills

Provide affordable and accessible shopping options for all ages and sizes

Generate funds to support local HOL programs and services

Current Donating Condition:

  • Accepting donations

We can accept items such as:

  • Furniture and appliances

  • Clothing, textiles and accessories
  • Antiques and collectables
  • Computers and electronics
  • Housewares
  • Media and books

  • Toys

Items we cannot accept:

  • Baby walkers
  • Lawn darts with elongated tips
  • Car seats (unless brand new in the box)
  • Mattresses

Items that are regulated:

  • Cribs, playpens and strollers
  • Infant baths, highchairs, bed rails and bunkbeds
  • Children’s jewelry and sleepwear
  • Ski helmets, hockey helmets and bike helmets
  • and many more!

HOL staff are trained to recognize items that are regulated. These items can be sold if they meet the regulation requirements.

Please note: We are unable offer donation pick-up services. We also reserve the right to refuse items for donation.

Where to Donate:

All clothing and houseware donations are only accepted at our Mountain location (2245 Simms Street). Furniture can be directly donated at our furniture store (10456 Ronson Road) during our open hours (Monday-Saturday, 9AM-4PM).

HOL’s thrift stores are regulated by: Health Canada and Industry Best Practices.