Places to donate
Mountainview County Local CommunitiesCarstairs
| Organization | Accepted Donations | Contact & Address |
|---|---|---|
| FCSS Neighbourhood Place | Craft supplies, art supplies, needs depend on programs at the time | 403 940 3327 Carstairs FCSS |
| Friends of the Library Carstairs | Books , DVDs, CDs, Audio Books, kids games and puzzles | Contact Carstairs library 403-337-3943 Friends Carstairs Library |
| Library Carstairs | Books, craft items.Yarn, tape,paintbrushes, magazines, newly published books that are in excellent shape. | 403-337-3943 Carstairs Library |
| IODE Carstairs | Clothes household, home decor, jewelry, bags | Tues and Thurs Noon -4:30 403-940-3008 IODE Carstairs |
| Bee Thrifty Carstairs | Almost everything | Tues- Fri 9-5 Sat 10-4 (403) 940-0058 Bee Thrifty |
| Market Junction Carstairs | Contact for possibly consigning furniture and home decor | Every day 10-5 587-432-3236 Market Junction |
| Carstairs Heritage Centre Museum | Contact to see if your unique collectible is needed at the museum | Mon-Fri 10-4 403-337-3710 Carstairs Museum |
| Chinook Winds Seniors Home | Toothpaste,soap, bath products. Call to see what is needed at the time | 403-337-2999 MtnView Seniors Housing |
| Mountainview/Carstairs Quilters | Quilting cotton, flannel, batting, rulers, rotary cutters, self healing mats, thread, machines, patterns, Anything to do with sewing. If they don’t need it, they pass it on. | 403-700-7174 |
| Carstairs and Community Half Century Association | Call to see what is needed at the time | 403-337-3904 Carstairs Half-Century Club |
| Grandmothers for Grandmothers Mountain View | Lynn Martens Items in spring for a garage sale | Click on "Contact me and I will forward your infomation to Lynn Grandmothersfor-Grandmothers-Mountainview |
| Carstairs Play School | Art supplies, paper. Contact for needs at the time | 403-816-1481 Carstairs Playschool |
| Carstairs Elementary School | Refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what needs are at the time. | 403-337-8670 Carstairs Elementary |
| Hugh Sutherland School | Refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what needs are at the time. | 403-337-3326 Hugh Sutherland School |
Cremona
| The Attic on 2nd Cremona | Clothing, household linens, books, sporting goods, luggage, and household items that are in good shape, bags | Wed. 10-5 and Sat. 9-12 Jean 403-760-2012 The Attic on 2nd |
| Cremona FCSS | Megan – Needs depend on programs at that time | 403-510-4521 Cremona FCSS |
| Cremona Municipal Library | books and supplies for program being run at the time | 403-637-3100 Cremona Library |
| Cremona School | Refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what needs are at the time. | 403 637-3856 Cremona School |
Didsbury
| Didsbury Neighbourhood Place FCSS | Art supplies. Call to see what needs at the time | Mon- Fri. 8:30-4:30 Shannon 403 335 8719 Didsbury FCSS |
| Family Resource Network | Call to see what is needed | Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 1-877-761-0033 Jen Lanthier MtnView Family Resource |
| Essentials for Our Community Didsbury | Thur. 11-1 pm 5:30-6:30 pm Canned or dry foods not outdated. Bags to hand out meals/groceries, cases of soups, meats (ham turkey tuna) and other dry goods | Thur. 11-1 pm 5:30-6:30 pm 403 586 5836 Back door of Lutheran Church Essentials Didsbury/ |
| Christmas Hamper HEART2U Didsbury | Food, new toys, gifts for Christmas | Linda Wagner 403-335-5930 HEART2U |
| Zion Thrift Store non profit Didsbury | Take almost everything except clothes. Please contact about furniture/large items | Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30 – 4:30 pm. Sat 10-2PM 403 335 3213 Zion Thrift |
| Knox United Church Thrift Store | Men’s and women’s clothing, children’s clothes, jewellery, accessories, footwear | Hours: Mon,Wed, Fri 10 – 4 pm 403 518 2000 Knox United Thrift |
| The Treasure Chest | Almost everything. Call about larger items | Mon-Fri. 9-5PM Sat 9:30-5 403 335 5616 The Treasure Chest |
| Clothing for a Cause Bins | Clothing, linens and bedding. Must be in bags | Drop in bin in front of Save On Foods Didsbury |
| Didsbury Hospital Auxiliary | Donation of new items for Christmas raffle. Call to see if any items are needed | 403-335-9393 Natalie 403 335 2588 Bodette 403 556 4443 Didsbury hospital Aux |
| Aspen Ridge Lodge Didsbury | Call to see what is needed | 403-335-9848 https://mvsh.ca/ |
| Bethany Care Didsbury | Mon-Fri 8-4 | 403 335 4775 Bethany Seniors Didsbury |
| Wildrose Humane Society Didsbury | Blankets, sheets, towels, Pet Items such as brushes, bowls. Markers, pens, notebooks | 403 335 8297 Wildrose Humane Society |
| Didsbury Agricultural Society | Western Decor, shovels, gardening items for community garden, | Mon and Thurs 9-1 pm 403 335 4494 Didsbury Ag Society |
| Gowns for Grads Elks Didsbury | New or nearly new gowns and suits for Grads and semi formal clothes for their family members, jewelry, shoes to go with grad attire. Call to arrange time to drop off | 403-556-5201 Margo |
| Didsbury Library | Food and daily essentials for the Community Pantry at front of the library. Art supplies, craft items, select books, some games | 403-335-3142 Didsbury Library |
| Didsbury Museum | Call to see if Unique collectible items may be welcomed | Tues- Sat 10-4 403 335 9295 or text Mgr 403 978 0366 Didsbury Museum |
| DOSCA Before and after school care | Art supplies, toys | Mon-Fri 6:15-8:15; 3:15- 6:15 403-335-7162 Trudy DOSCA Didsbury |
| Kidsbury Daycare Ltd | Greeting Card fronts, envelopes, paper, cushions off couch, flat sheets for forts, clothespins, pieces of fabric, buttons, marbles | 403 335 3228 Kidsbury Daycare |
| Kidz Playhouse Daycare | Art supplies. Call and see what is needed at the time | 403 335 4757 or 403 988 3842 Kidz Playhouse Daycare |
| Didsbury Preschool | Art supplies. Call and see what is needed at the time | 403 335 8818 Didsbury Preschool |
| Didsbury Elks | Suits and "Gowns for Grads" and family members (403-556-5201 Margo) | 403 586 3748 1-587-568-6838 Jerry Samulset Didsbury-Elks-Lodge-514 |
| Didsbury Lions Club | Canned, dry food, fresh veggies and meat | Mountainview Food Bank in Olds Tue 9-1pm Leo Dussault 403 335 3007 or 403 556 1693 Lions Didsbury |
| Friends of the Library Didsbury | Books, DVDs | Hours 10-2 PM and last Fri/Sat 0f month 10-4 Days posted on window 2017B 19 Ave., Didsbury, AB, Canada, T0M 0W0 Contact Library to get more info 403 335 3142 Friends-of-the-Library |
| Town of Didsbury | Town Cleanup Day in the late Spring. One day a year, Seniors can apply to have large items picked up at their driveway or pay for a tag to deliver items to landfill. Also an annual garage sale |
403 335 3391 Town of Didsbury |
| Didsbury Computers | Some computer cords, laptop power cords | 403 335 8800 Didsbury Computers> |
| Ride for Dad Didsbury and Central AB | New in the box items to be used for door prizes | 403-994-0845 Rural Ride For Dad |
| Didsbury Figure Skating Club | Costumes | 403-422-0151 or 403-462-2227 Didsbury Figure Skating |
| Out of the Box Labour Center | Steel toed boots, safety vest, work clothes for Labourers | 403-588 9534 Out of the Box |
| Ross Ford Elementary School | Refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what needs are at the time | 403 335 3234 Ross Ford |
| Westglen Middle School Didsbury | Refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what needs are at the time | 403 335 8700 Westglen |
| Didsbury High School | Refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what needs are at the time | 403 335 3356 Didsbury High |
Olds
| Organization | Accepted Donations | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club Olds | Little Tikes or Step up items like; basketball hoop, feet petal cars, slide, climbers etc. *Large Plastic Tonka Trucks *Balls, soccer nets, other outdoor play equipment | Mon-Fri 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM 403-556-2466 BGC Olds |
| Olds FCSS | Call for needs | 403-556-7480 Heather FCSS Olds |
| Olds and District Hospice Society Mountainview County | Donate items to Nu2U Thrift store Olds | Mon-Thurs 9-4 Fri 9-Noon 403-556-2924 Olds Hospice |
| Nu2U Thrift store | House hold,kitchenware, vintage items, furniture, kids outdoor activities | Mon-Fri 12-5 (403) 556-2924 Nu2U |
| Community Lending Shelf | DRESS for Success (Ladies Wear), Coats for Everyone (Outerwear), and Community Lending, children and baby itemsshoes, accessories, all in one location. We take shoes, clothing, accessories and outerwear of any size,from newborn baby up to plus sized adults. Looking for seasonal clothes, boots/shoes! Also need sewing supplies | Mon. 10-12, Wed. 12-2, Friday 3-6 4829 50 Street (front of old fire hall drop off boxes) lucindal19@hotmail.com Community Lending Shelf |
| Kirsten's Place (Mountainview Emergency Shelter Society) | Our hope for Kirsten's Place is that when clients move out they can pick through some items they might need to start a new life, unfortunately we won't have that program up and going till around the Fall. Our storage spaces are jammed packed with items for Kirsten's Place so we won't be able to start storing anything till our Shelter is in place. Would you be able to check back with us around July or August, this program would be awesome for our clients | 403-586-4765 Dale Rosehill Coordinator Mountainview Emergency Shelter |
| Olds Royal Canadian Legion#105 | No needs at this time. Will share info | 403 556 6406 RCL105 |
| Olds Municipal Library | Contact to see needs based on the programs running at the time | 403-556-6460 Olds Library |
| Olds Fire Department | Nneds? Call to see if they are able to move items ( for a donation) | 403 507 4850 or 403-507 4825 Olds Fire Dept |
| Funky Little Thrift Store | Chairs, TV stands, small furniture, clothing household, home decor, books, cds DVDs mirrors, pictures | Mon-Sat 11-5:30 (403) 556-2247 Funky Thrift |
| Refind Consigned Fashion | Women’s clothing, jewelry, shoes. Call to book appointment to consign | Mon-Sat 10-6 403-556-1025 Refind Consigned |
| Grammies Nooks 2nd hand | All donations | (587) 796-1212 Grammies |
| Born in A Trunk Thrift Store Olds | Clothing housewares, furniture, vintage collectibles | Tues-Fri 2-6 403-507-8517 Born in A Trunk |
| Cozy Hollow Antiques& Thrift Store | Call for needs | Mon-Fri 10-5 Sat 10-4 403-791-5000 Cozy Hollow Antiques |
| Frayed Knot Western Consignment | Western clothing, boots, tack and saddles | Mon-Fri 10-6 Sat 10-5 403-556-0942 Frayed Knot |
| Triple R Consignment Olds | Consign good quality furniture and large items | (403) 556-2228 Triple R Consignment |
| IODE Thrift Store | clothing | Tuesday 1-5 Fri 11-3 5114 50 St Olds IODE Thrift |
| Owls Nest Consignment Boutique | Consign Homemade crafts/Art (as vendors) | (403) 556-2145 Owls Nest Consign |
| Mountainview Food Bank Olds | Canned or dry foods not outdated, fresh vegetables and meat | Tues 9-1pm 403 556 1693 |
| Olds and Area Pregnancy Support Centre | Call for needs | Tues-Thursday 9-5 1 587 796 1611 Pregnancy Centre |
| St. Stephens CWL | Everything that is in good shape! From small items to furniture! They have a container to store items to be given to families in need.They also save items for their annual CWL garage sale weekend. They also have a food bank and can accept all food items that are sealed and frozen food. Call to arrange for drop off | 403 556 3084 St. Stephens CWL |
| Olds Mens Shed MSO | Once we acquire a space of our own, we will need a full set of carpentry power tools like a table saw, mitre saw, planer, drill press, dust control, routers, lathe, band saw, etc. Also, we need cordless hand tools like screw drivers, drills, drill bits, clamps, wrenches, tool boxes. When we receive a donation of a tool that we already have, we will offer surplus tools to new and other men's sheds in the province. A third option will be to offer surplus tools to MSO members to purchase for personal workshops. The proceeds will go towards MSO projects and operations. Finally, any and all surplus tools will be packaged and offered to the general public. Again, proceeds will go towards MSO projects and operations. we are also refurbishing donated bikes to be donated to kids. | Meet at Elks Hall First and Third Wed. 7-9 pm Dennis McKernan or contact Morley; 403-507-5238 mojo2000@oldsnet.ca 403 556 6706 |
| Mountainview Seniors Housing Olds | Call to see what is needed at the time | 403 556-2957 mvsh |
| Seasons Retirement in Olds | Call to see what is needed at the time | 403 556-3446 and 403 556-2232 Seasons Retirment |
| Evergreen Seniors | Call to see what is needed at the time | 403-556-7980 Evergreen Seniors |
| Accredited Supports To the Community | Call to see what is needed | 403-556-4110 Accredited Supports |
| Uptown Eye Care | Accept prescription eye glasses and cases. The glasses are donated to a non profit group that fits the glasses for people in need. Note: Contact your local optometrist as many accept the glasses for the non profit groups. | 403-556-1905 Uptown Eye Care |
| Ecole Deer Meadow School | Refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what needs are at the time | 403 556 1003 Ecole Deer Meadow |
| Ecole Olds Elementary School | Refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what needs are at the time | 403-556-8477 Olds Elementary |
| Ecole Olds High School | Refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what needs are at the time | 403-556-3391 Ecole Olds High |
| Olds Koinonia Christian School | Refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what needs are at the time | 403-556-4038 Koinonia School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School | Refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what needs are at the time | 403-556-9444 Holy Trinity School |
Sundre
| Organization | Accepted Donations | Contact & Address |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Neighbourhood Place | Tues – Thurs 8:30-4:00 Needs depend on programs that are being run | Tues – Thurs 8:30-4:00 403-638 1011 Lorey Marsden Greenwood NP |
| Sundre Thrift Shop | Household items, mens, ladies and childrens clothing, books, some electronics, games, puzzles, CDs DVDs, jewelery. ( There are items they aren't able to take) | Mon-Fri 12-4 403-638-3200 Thrift Shop |
| Children's Emporium Sundre | Children's Items such as toys, kids puzzles, kids books, Fisher Price full sets | Mon-Fri 10-5 403-636-0064 Children's Emporium |
| Sundre Day Care | Children's Items such as toys, kids puzzles, kids books, Call to see what is needed | 403-636-1088 Sundre Day Care |
| Sundre Arts Development Center | Contact to see what is needed at that time | sundre.allied.arts@gmail.com Sundre Arts Center |
| My Sister's Closet and Suds Laundromat Sundre | Consignment women’s clothing. Please call to see if they are able to accept items | Mon-Fri 9-5 Sat 10-4 pm 403-638-0149 My Sister's Closet |
| Adam's Army Thrift Store charitable foundation Sundre | Furniture, appliances, clothing, housewares, They have a large space so can accept larger items | Tuesday-Friday 12-6 and Sat 10-2 1-780-668-5977 Lorrie Hamilton Treasurer of Adam’s Army Adam's Army Thrift |
| BMM Consignment Store Sundre | Consignment store. Chainsaws, tools, household items, collectibles Call to see what they can take | Thursday-Tuesday 10-5:30 Northwest of Sundre 403-636-0689 BMM Consignment |
| Sundre Municipal Library | Contact to see what is needed based on programs running at the time | 403-638-4000 Sundre Library |
| Sundre Museum | Call to see if they have needs at the time | Tues – Sat 10-5 403 638 3233 Sundre Museum |
| Sundre Seniors Supportive Living | Call to see what is needed at the time | 403-636 4200 Seniors Supportive Living |
| River Valley School | Refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what needs are at the time | 403-638-3939 River Valley School |
| Sundre High School | Refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what needs are at the time | 403-638-4545 Sundre High |
Mountain View County
| Organization | Accepted Donations | Contact & Address |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Seniors Housing | Call senior's lodges in your community | 403 556 2957 Seniors Lodges in Carstairs, Didsbury, Olds, Sundre Mtn View Seniors Housing |
| Mountain View Family Resource Network | Call to see what is needed | 1-877-761-0033 Mtn View Family Resource |
| Hope 4 MVCKids | Call to see what is needed | 403-507-2299 Hope4MVCKids |
| Mountain View Hospice Society | Call to see what is needed | (403) 586-9992 Mtn View Hospice |
| Mountain View Search and Rescue | Call to see what is needed | 403-919-5533 SAR Mtn View |
| Mountain View Sports and Handicapped Society | Call to see what is needed | 403-992-7325 Mtn View Sports |
| Mountain View Food Bank in Olds | Canned or dry foods not outdated, fresh vegetables and meat | Tuesday 9-1 403 556 1693 Mtn View Food Bank Olds |
| Mountain View Emergency Shelter Society | Our hope for Kirsten's Place is that when clients move out they can pick through some items they might need to start a new life, unfortunately we won't have that program up and going till around the Fall. Our storage spaces are jammed packed with items for Kirsten's Place so we won't be able to start storing anything till our Shelter is in place. Would you be able to check back with us around July or August, this program would be awesome for our clients | 403-586-4765 Dale Rosehill Coordinator Mtn View Emergency Shelter |
| Mountain View County FCSS | Need depends on programs running at the time | 403-335-3311 Mtn View FCSS |
| Mountain View Colts | New Items in the packaging that can be used for door prizes | 403-559-6789 Keith Klinck Mtn View Colts |
| Reed Ranch School | Refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what needs are at the time | 403-556-2429 Reed Ranch School |
Linden
| Organization | Accepted Donations | Contact & Address |
|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Thrift Store Linden | Clothing housewares, books, sporting Goods, toys, Games, office supplies, memorabilia, vintage collectibles, gift baskets, Artisan creations, upcycled, repurposed, reusable inviro-friendly product | Tues – Sat 12-6 pm 403-443-1286 Second Harvest |
| Linden Lodge Retirement Community | call to see what is needed | 403-546-3136 Linden Lodge Retirement |
Three Hills
| Organization | Accepted Donations | Contact & Address |
|---|---|---|
| Kneehill County FCSS | Call to see what is needed | 403-443-3800 Kneehill FCSS |
| New to You Three Hills | Clothing, household. Cannot take appliances, computers, mattresses | Tue-Thurs 10-4 Fri 10-1 403-443-2345 403-443-2239 New to You Thrift |
| Tilly Thrift Store Three Hills | Call to see what is needed | Mon-Tue 11-3 Thrus 11-3 and 7-9 pm 403-443-3026 Tilly Thrift |
Trochu
| Organization | Accepted Donations | Contact & Address |
|---|---|---|
| Trochu Community Chest | Clothing, coats, boots, shoes for women, men, children | Tue 6-8 pm Wed 9-1 pm 403 443-0403 Trochu Community Chest |
Bowden
| Organization | Accepted Donations | Contact & Address |
|---|---|---|
| Bowden FCSS | Fresh canned or dry foods (cereal, pasta, etc.) | 403-224-2207 Bowden FCSS |
| Bowden Thrift Store to support Museum | Clothing, small decor, household items. Thrift store doesn’t have a phone. It is only open 2 afternoons a week and run by volunteers. Please don’t drop off items unless store is open | 2137 – 20 Avenue, Bowden,.AB Wed and Fri 1-4 pm Bowden Thrift |
| Bowden Lions Holiday Hamper at Christmas | Food,and monetary donations | 403-224-2207 Lions Holiday Hamper |
| Bowden Grandview School | See list above for school needs or call the school and see what they need | 403-224-3250 Grandview School |
Innisfail
| FCSS Innisfail | Please contact to see what groups need based on programs running in Innisfail at the time | 403 227 3376 FCSS Innisfail |
|---|---|---|
| Family Resource Network Innisfail | They only gather winter wear during the fall & winter season as they have no storage. Winter gear winter coats, snowpants, hats, mitts/gloves in adult and children's sizes | Mon-Fri 8:30-12 1-4:30 403 227-5580 403-227-8134 Family Resource |
| Smiles and Giggles Thrift Store Innisfail | Clothing | Mon-Fri 11 -5 403 865 3578 Smiles and Giggles Thrift |
| Salvation Army Thrift Store Innisfail | Clothes, small furniture, appliances, household items, toys, shoes, books, school supplies, bags | Mon-Sat 9:30-4:30 403-227-1880 Salvation Army Thrift |
| Autumn Grove Retirement Innisfail | Call to see what is needed at the | 403 227-3745 Autumn Grove Retirement |
| Sunset Manor Innisfail | Games, DVDs | 403-227-8200 Sunset Manor |
| Mens Shed Innisfail | Tools (woodworking or otherwise) and materials. Any wood in reasonable shape that ould help us create projects that also support the community. They would also welcome senior men to join their group for friendship and activity. | Innisfail Legion Wed.7pm 403-506-6480 Mens Shed |
| Discovery Wildlife Park Innisfail AB | Rakes, shovels, big outside pails, big garbage cans, blankets, sheets, brooms, cleaning supplies that are just going to be tossed | 1 403 227 3211 Discovery Wildlife |
| Community Thrift Store | Clothing housewares, electronics, “shoes to tools” | Mon – Fri 11-5 403 865-0040 Community Thrift |
| 49th Street Emporium Innisfail | Clothing, household items and small appliances,books and movies. small tables, chairs, small dressers | Mon-Fri 10-5 403-865-1999 49th St. Emporium |
| Ecole John Wilson Elementary | Refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what needs are at the time | 403 227 3292 Ecole John Wilson |
| Innisfail High School | Refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what needs are at the time | 403-227-3244 Innisfail High |
| Innisfail Middle School | Refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what needs are at the time | 403-227-0060 Innisfail Middle School |
Penhold
| Organization | Accepted Donations | Contact & Address |
|---|---|---|
| Penhold FCSS | Call to see the needs at that time | 403-886-4567 Penhold FCSS |
| Penhold Seniors Drop In Centre | Most Items except furniture are collected for annual garage sale | 403-550-8533 Seniors Drop In |
| Jesse Duncan Elementary | refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what needs are at the time | 403-886-2589 Jesse Duncan School |
| Penhold Crossing Secondary School | refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what needs are at the time | 403-886-8604 Penhold Crossing School |
| Penhold Elementary | refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what needs are at the time | 403-886-4390 Penhold Elementary |
| Penhold Career High | refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what needs are at the time | 403-346-9998 Career High |
Red Deer
| Organization | Accepted Donations | Contact & Address |
|---|---|---|
| Next Chapter Animal Rescue and Thrift Store Red Deer AB | Animal items, Brand name clothing, books, small home decor, new shoes, craft supplies, and much more. Please contact to get list of needs | Thursday – Tuesday 12-6 pm Call Klassic Kennels 403-340-0128 Next Chapter Animal Rescue |
| Aspire Child Development Centre | Call to see what needs are at the time | 403.340.2606 Aspire Child Dev |
| Central AB Child Advocacy Center CACAC | Call to see what needs are at the time | M-F 8-12/1-4pm 587-272-2233 CACAC |
| Ronald McDonald House Red Deer | Food donations, Baking supplies..Groups of people cook and supply frozen meals/snacks for the families experiencing cancer in their lives | 403-340-2007 Ronald McDonald House |
| Red Deer and District Chamber Non Profit Assoc and Foundations | Many groups helping others | 1 587 336 5536 Red Deer and District Chamber |
| Salvation Army Thrift Stores | Clothing and household goods | Airdrie 403 948 5083; Innisfail 403-227-1880; Red Deer 403 340 0625 Salvation Army Thrift |
| Mustard Seed | List of basic needs from their website: Bottled water, Sleeping Bags, Backpacks, Employment: steel toed boots, 9-12, contruction pants, safety glasses. Womens new bras, Mens new underwear), Clothing (seasonal): coats, rain gear, baseball caps, purses shorts, Men's small size clothing, socks, jogging pants,pants size 28-32, Hygiene items such as shampoo, lotions, deodorant, razors, condioner, toothpaste, tissues, lip balm, sunscreen, hairbrushes, sleep masks, ear plugs, nail clippers, foot powder. laundry baskets, towels, blankets, a pillow, hygiene items, cooking utensils, pots and pans, food containers for leftovers | 1-833-GIV-HOPE 1 833 448 4673 Red Deer, Calgary, Edmonton, Medicine Hat, Grande Prairie Mustard Seed |
| Lending Cupboard Red Deer | New and nearly new medical equipment,patient lifts, transport chairs, walkers, bath chairs, bed rails, commodes, toilet risers w safety rails,bath lifts, crutches,wheelchairs, roho cushions, super poles, incontinence products (packages opened or not), small medical items that we can put in our non inventory area | Call for hrs of operation 403.356.1678 Lending Cupboard |
| Red Deer Dress for Success | Help women dress for new jobs.Contact for appointment to drop off | Tues- Thurs 10 -4 403-597-8769 #5 5571 45 Street Red Deer, AB Dress for Success |
| Red Deer Outreach Centre | Call for needs at the time | M-Th 9-4 Fri 9-3 403-347-2480 RD Outreach |
| Central AB Womens Shelter Red Deer | Look on the website for needs at the time www.cawes.com Women’s Personal hygiene items and day to day needs. Household items, kitchen utensils. Call and ask for Megan to see what items that are needed and arrange a time to drop off items | 403 346 5643 Women's Shelter |
| Morningstar Womens support | Packaged snacks, coffee, personal care and hygiene products, clothing, furniture, housewares | M-F 8:30-2 Morningstar |
| Missions Thrift Store | Furniture, household goods, tools, clothing , books, toys | Mon-Sat 10:30-4 PM 403 340 2522 Missions Thrift |
| United Way of Central AB | Weekdays 9-4 403-343-3900 United Way |
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| Habitat for Humanity | Call for list of needed items | Weekdays 9-4:30 403 309 6080 Habitat for Humanity |
| Safe Harbour Society | Call for list of needed items | 403-347-0181 Safe Harbour |
| Serve Second Hand Furniture Red Deer | Furniture.Arrange ahead for pick up of large items | servereddeer@gmail.com Server Second Hand |
| Shoestring Furniture Depot | Cutlery to Couches for the Outreach Centre. No toys,clothing,books | 403-391-8675 |
| STEPS Society of Red Deer | Call for needs | 1-403-343-6249 STEPS |
| Red Deer County FCSS | Contact for needs in Penhold, Bowden, Springrook, Spruce View, Elnora and Delburne | 403.350.2150 RD County FCSS |
Spruceview
| Organization | Accepted Donations | Contact & Address |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine River Wildlife Centre Spruceview AB | They help all injured, orphaned and compromised wildlife. Yard tools, tools, pots and pans, 5x7 carpet, lawn chairs, Natural gas patio heater, Composite wood Adirondack chairs and items for a new visitors center | (403) 728-3467 Medicine River Wildlife |
Airdrie
| Organization | Accepted Donations | Contact & Address |
|---|---|---|
| Airdrie Community Thrift Store | Chairs, TV stands, small furniture, clothing household, home decor, books, cds DVDs mirrors, pictures | 587-360-3655 Airdrie Comm. Thrift |
| Salvation Army Thrift Store Airdrie | Clothing and household goods | Mon – Sat 10-7 Airdrie 403 948 5083; Innisfail 403-227-1880; Red Deer 403 340 0625 Salvation Army Thrift |
| Stephens Backpacks Society Charity | contact for needs to help families get established | 403-852-9308 Stephens Backpacks |
| Revive Ladies Consignment | Call to arrange for consignment | Mon-Fri 10-6 Sat 10-5 403 980 2911 Revive Consign |
| Where on Earth Did You Get that? | Vintage/Antique Consignment Store | Mon – Sat 10-6 Sun. 12-5 403 948 3669 Where on Earth Consign |
| TC Precious Metals | Buys Gold, Silver, Collector Coins, Precious Metals. Travels to Didsbury, Carstairs and other communities on certain dates throughout the year. | Call for appointment in Airdrie 1-844-394-4653 TC Precious |
| BARCs Rescue | Towels, blankets, quilts, sheets, dog crates and food. Cleaning supplies, bleach, Mr. Clean, laundry soap, gloves, disinfectant, mops, paper towels and toilet paper. Shelving units and storage bins. | text:(403) 852-5357 BARCs Rescue |
Calgary
| Organization | Accepted Donations | Contact & Address |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Assoc Thrift Store Calgary | Clean, gently used household goods, kitchenware, and home décor are welcome. We also accept toys, games, electronics, and books in good condition. Men's, women's, and children's clothing, shoes, accessories, and jewelry. Contact to see if there is a need for larger items at the time. | Monday-Saturday · 10-5 (403) 367-8387 ext#3 #1, 640-28th Street N E Calgary, AB, T2A 6K1 Veterans Thrift |
| Mustard Seed | Bottled water, Sleeping Bags, Backpacks, Employment: steel toed boots, 9-12, contruction pants, safety glasses. Womens new bras, Mens new underwear), Clothing (seasonal): coats, rain gear, baseball caps, purses shorts, Men's small size clothing, socks, jogging pants,pants size 28-32, Hygiene items such as shampoo, lotions, deodorant, razors, condioner, toothpaste, tissues, lip balm, sunscreen, hairbrushes, sleep masks, ear plugs, nail clippers, foot powder. laundry baskets, towels, blankets, a pillow, hygiene items, cooking utensils, pots and pans, food containers for leftovers | 1-833-GIV-HOPE 1 833 448 4673 Red Deer, Calgary, Edmonton, Medicine Hat, Grande Prairie Mustard Seed |
Cochrane
| Organization | Accepted Donations | Contact & Address |
|---|---|---|
| Cochrane Area Humane Society | Call for needs | T-F 12-6 Sat 11-4 403-932-2072 Cochrance Humane |
| Organization | Accepted Donations | Contact & Address |
| Crossfield FCSS | Contact to find out the needs based on programs running at the time | Nicole 403-946-5565 Crossfield FCSS |
| Crossfield Library | Books | 403-946-4232 Crossfield Library |
| Crossfield Playschool | Paper, crayons, Contact to find out the needs at the time | 403-946-0255 Crossfield Playschool |
| Crossfield Mom Co. | Call to see what needs | 403-946-5651 Crossfield Mom Co |
| Crossfield & District Community Centre | Call to see what needs | 403-946-5565 Community Centre |
| Crossfield Fire Department | Call to see what needs | 403-946-4285 |
| Tails to Tell Animal Rescue Crossfield AB | Lightweight blankets, glass bowls for water dishes (flat bottoms are best), electric fans, printer paper, tape, tall 45 Litre white garbage bags, clean cat towers, clean litter boxes, Laundry soap, hand soap, Friskies cat food | 403 946 0400 Tqils to Tell Rescue |
| North Rockyview Community Links Beiseker AB | Call to see what needs | 403-947-2841 Community Links |
| W.G. Murdoch School | refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what needs are at the time | 403-946-5665 W.G. Murdoch |
| Crossfield Elementary | refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what needs are at the time | 403-946-5696 Crossfield Elementary |
| Organization | Accepted Donations | Contact & Address |
|---|---|---|
| Boomer Movers Olds | Serving Seniors in Central AB. Call for a free consultation. Boomer movers help with your move and offer assistance in getting rid of your valued items | 403 586 1070 info@boomermovers.ca Boomer Movers |
| Diabetes Association | Call. They will pick up Or put in containers around town. Put in sealed bags | 1 800 505 5525 or bins around the community Diabetes Assoc |
| Out of the Box Labour Center | Labourers to help moving, cleaning, weeding, gutter and window cleaning. Call for quote | 403-588 9534 Out of the Box Labour |
| 1 800 GotJunk? | Haul away for a fee! Call for quote | 1 800 468 5865 Got Junk? |
| Didsbury Fire Department | Call for help to move items (pay by donation) | 403 335 3222 or 403-335-7741 Didsbury Fire |
| Didsbury Fire Department | Call for help to move items (pay by donation) | 403 335 3222 or 403-335-7741 Didsbury Fire |
| Olds Fire Department | Call for help to move items (pay by donation) | 403 507 4850 or 403-507 4825 Olds Fire |
| Mountainview Free Stuff, Big Boys Toys, or Marketplace on FaceBook | Posting items on Facebook Marketplace. In the description of the item specify people are to Private Message you and that it is “Pickup Only” Choose your location toward bottom of ad. Example: Location Didsbury | Marketplace of Facebook |
| Shoestring Furniture Depot and Moving Services Red Deer | Call for pick up of donated items or contact for a quote to move items | 403-391-8675 Shoestring pick up |
Recycling and Waste Disposal
| Organization | Accepted Donations | Contact & Address |
|---|---|---|
| Computers for Schools Organization No pick up | This group takes select computers and refurbishes them for use. However, due to the Windows 11 Program not being able to be put on older computers, and Windows 10 not having support after October of 2025, some computers cannot be refurbished. | Edmonton 780-452-8016 Calgary 403-243-6321 Computers for schools |
| Mountainview Regional Waste | Chemicals, paint, electronics recycling, tires, fluorescent bulbs, propane tanks, batteries of all kinds, and all oil products | 403-335-2005 Mtn View Regional Waste |
| Tru Green Metal Recycling Mountainview County | Go to website and fill out the form stating how much metal and where to pick up. They pay cash for metal. Must notify in advance | 403 352 6229 1-844-476-3825 www.trugreenmetal.ca Tru Green |
| Town of Didsbury | Town Cleanup Day in the late Spring. One day a year, Seniors can apply to have large items picked up at their driveway or pay for a tag to deliver items to landfill. Also an annual garage sale |
403 335 3391 Town of Didsbury |
| TX2 Recycling Mountainview County | Batteries, Aluminum, Steel, Barbed Wire | Hours: Mon- Fri 8-5 403 415 5097 TX2 Recycling |
| Recycling Electronics, computers. No pickup | Items can be dropped off at recycle bins such as at the Didsbury Bottle Depot or the Mountainview Regional Waste Site. These items are broken down for metals and parts | |
| Crossfield Transfer Station | Call to get rid of Tires, pesticides, electronics, paint, plywood, metal barrels | 403-230-1401 Crossfield Transfer Station |
School Items
| Organization | Accepted Donations | Contact & Address |
|---|---|---|
| All Schools have needs | Tape, staplers, pens, pencils, lined paper, plain paper, poster board. Zip up binders, office supplies, art supplies, drama supplies, costumes, sports equipment like skates, rackets, nets,and exercise equipment, band instruments and music, science lab items, power tools and construction items for shop class, Corelle dishes, cutlery, air tight containers, kitchen supplies, clean dish towels, dish rags, and sewing supplies for Home Ec., Bookshelves under 40 cm high, Also possibly items for the YES (Youth Empowerment and Support) and FSW (Family School Wellness) supports in the schools. High School Drama groups need almost everything even the odd and unusual. Many schools accept modern clothing and footwear for youth, and mittens, toques, scarves. Call your local school to see if they can take some of your items | ALL SCHOOLS HAVE MANY NEEDS AND MINIMUM BUDGET Choose a school listed in your area please call to confirm what the school needs. Chinooks Edge SD #73 SD #73 |
Churches
| Organization | Accepted Donations | Contact & Address |
|---|---|---|
| Churches every denomination | Churches in your area often need items for families or some need items for fundraiser sales each year. | in your community |