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 main office is in Didsbury | 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 | Nu2U Thrift store in Olds takes almost everything. Proceeds go to Hospice | (403) 586-9992 Mtn View Hospice |
| Diabetes Association | Put in containers around town. Put items in sealed bags | Bins around the community or 1 800 505 5525 to pick up Diabetes Assoc |
| 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| Mountain View Food Bank in Olds | Canned or dry foods not outdated, fresh vegetables and meat | Tuesday 9-1 403 556 1693 Mtn View Food Bank Olds |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 until 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.Please check back with us around July or August. | 403-586-4765 Dale Rosehill Coordinator Mtn View Emergency Shelter |
| Mountain View County Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) | Need depends on programs running at the time | 403-335-3311 1-877-264-9754 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 |
Carstairs
| Organization | Accepted Donations | Contact & Address |
|---|---|---|
| Family and Community Support Services (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 |
| Carstairs Public Library | Books, craft items. Yarn, tape, paintbrushes, magazines, newly published books that are in excellent shape. Donations are accepted on a case-by-case basis. Call ahead to check what they're accepting at the time. | 403-337-3943 Carstairs Library |
| IODE Carstairs | Clothes household, home decor, jewelry, bags | Tues and Thurs Noon -4:30 403-940-3008 IODE Carstairs |
| Diabetes Association | Put in containers around town. Put items in sealed bags | Bins around the community or 1 800 505 5525 to pick up Diabetes Assoc |
| 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 Elks | Items needed for Annual Gigantic Garage Sale in May. Call for item pickup | Rick 403.560.3441 or Jan 403.470.2422 Carstairs Elks |
| Carstairs and District Lions Club | Call to see needs at the time. Gas cards for the Lions Bus. However, the Lions will need a new bus for seniors in the future | 403-337-3424 Carstairs Lions |
| 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 | 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 |
| Lil'Dreamers Creative Learning Center | Call to see what is needed | 403-337-2424 Lil' Dreamers |
| Imagination Station Creative Learning Center | Call to see what is needed | 403-633-8088 |
| Shooting Stars-Out of School Child Care | Call to see what is needed | 403-390-8631 Shooting Stars |
| 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 & Water Valley
| Organization | Accepted Donations | Contact & Address |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Family and Community Support Services (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 |
| Diabetes Association | Put in containers around town. Put items in sealed bags | Bins around the community or 1 800 505 5525 to pick up Diabetes Assoc |
| Cremona Daycare Centre | Message through fb to see what is needed | Cremona Daycare Centre |
| Crative Acres Dayhome | Message through fb to see what is needed | Creative Acres |
| 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 |
| Water Valley Public Library | Call to see what is needed | (403) 637-3899 (during library hours only) Water Valley Library |
Didsbury
| Organization | Accepted Donations | Contact & Address |
|---|---|---|
| Didsbury Neighbourhood Place and Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) | Art supplies. Call to see what is needed | Mon- Fri. 8:30-4:30 Shannon 403 335 8719 Didsbury FCSS |
| Mountain View 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/ |
| Diabetes Association | Put in containers around town. Put items in sealed bags | Bins around the community or 1 800 505 5525 to pick up Diabetes Assoc |
| 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 |
| Willing Hands Quilting | Cotton and flannel for baby, lap, and large quilts that are donated locally and to the Mennonites Central Committee (MCC). Quilting group meets at the Zion Church Didsbury | 403 335-3629 Helena Willing Hands Quilting |
| Aspen Ridge Lodge Didsbury | Call to see what is needed | 403-335-9848 Aspen Ridge Lodge |
| Bethany Care Didsbury | Call to see what is needed | Mon-Fri 8-4 403 335 4775 Bethany Seniors Didsbury |
| Wildrose Humane Society Didsbury | Kennels for indoors, stainless steel litter trays, such as high side roasting/baking pans, 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 Municipal Library | Food and daily essentials for the Community Pantry at front of the library. Art supplies, craft items, select books, some games. Call to see what is needed | 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 to see what is needed | 403 335 4757 or 403 988 3842 Kidz Playhouse Daycare |
| Didsbury Preschool | Art supplies. Call to see what is needed | 403 335 8818 Didsbury Preschool |
| Didsbury Kidz Academy | Pre-school opening Later in 2025. Call to see what is needed | 403-618-9530 |
| 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 for food bank Lions Bus Wed and Fri. 8:30-3. Donate gas cards. Lions Bus 403-507-0208 However, the Lions will need a new bus for seniors in the future |
Mountain View Food Bank in Olds Tue 9-1pm 403 556 1693 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. Call to see what is needed | 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 is needed | 403 335 3234 Ross Ford |
| Westglen Middle School Didsbury | Refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what is needed | 403 335 8700 Westglen |
| Didsbury High School | Refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what is needed | 403 335 3356 Didsbury High |
Olds
| Organization | Accepted Donations | Contact & Address |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) | Call to see what is needed | 403-556-7480 Heather FCSS Olds |
| Olds and District Hospice Society Mountainview County | Donate items to Nu2U Thrift store Olds. Proceeds go to Hospice | 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 |
| Olds Community Lending Shelf | DRESS for Success (Ladies Wear), Coats for Everyone (Outerwear), and Community Lending. Children and baby items, shoes, 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) Laura Bateman oldsclsvolunteer@gmail.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 until the Fall of 2025. Our storage spaces are jammed packed with items for Kirsten's Place so we won't be able to start storing anything until our Shelter is in place. Please check back with us around July or August | 403-586-4765 Dale Rosehill Coordinator Mountainview Emergency Shelter |
| Diabetes Association | Put in containers around town. Put items in sealed bags | Bins around the community or 1 800 505 5525 to pick up Diabetes Assoc |
| 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 | 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 |
| Cozy Hollow Antiques & Thrift Store | Music items such as guitars,strings,CDs, DVDs, VHS,Comic/movie memorabilia, collectibles, clothing, footwear, household items,home décor Tools.Ask about possible purchase of your unique collectibles | Mon-Fri 10-5 Sat 10-4 403-791-5000 Cozy Hollow Antiques |
| POSSIBLY CLOSED PERMANENTLY - I WILL UPDATE. Born in A Trunk Thrift Store Olds | Clothing housewares, furniture, vintage collectibles | Tues-Fri 2-6 403-507-8517 Born in A Trunk |
| Olds and Area Pregnancy Support Centre | Call to see what is needed | Tues-Thursday 9-5 1 587 796 1611 Pregnancy Centre |
| 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 (Second Time Around Thrift Store) | Adult and children's clothing | Tuesday 1-5 Fri 11-3 at 5114 50 St Olds IODE Thrift |
| Mountainview Food Bank Olds | Canned or dry foods not outdated, fresh vegetables and meat | Tues 9-1pm 403 556 1693 |
| 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 | 403 556-2957 mvsh |
| Seasons Retirement in Olds | Call to see what is needed | 403 556-3446 and 403 556-2232 Seasons Retirment |
| Evergreen Seniors | Call to see what is needed | 403-556-7980 Evergreen Seniors |
| Accredited Supports To the Community | Call to see what is needed | 403-556-4110 Accredited Supports |
| Rustic Rooster Mercantile | Consignment Crafts, home and garden décor, antique, and vintage items | Wed-Sat 10-5 403-507-8870 Rustic Rooster Consign |
| Owls Nest Consignment Boutique | Consign Homemade crafts/Art (as vendors) | (403) 556-2145 Owls Nest Consign |
| 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 |
| Little M-Destiny Preschool & Daycare | Call to see what is needed | 587-938-3752 Little M-Destiny |
| Mountainview Child Care Society | Call to see what is needed | 587-796-1011 |
| Safe 'N' Sound Child Development Centre | Call to see what is needed | (587) 796-1041 |
| Ecole Deer Meadow School | Refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what is needed | 403 556 1003 Ecole Deer Meadow |
| Ecole Olds Elementary School | Refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what is needed | 403-556-8477 Olds Elementary |
| Ecole Olds High School | Refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what is needed | 403-556-3391 Ecole Olds High |
| Olds Koinonia Christian School | Refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what is needed | 403-556-4038 Koinonia School |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School | Refer to list at top of the data list.Call to see what is needed | 403-556-9444 Holy Trinity School |
Sundre
| Organization | Accepted Donations | Contact & Address |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Neighbourhood Place | Needs depend on programs that are being run. Call to see if they can accept NEW in the box items for their annual fundraiser auction in May | 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 |
| Little Duckling Daycare | Call to see what is needed | (403) 638-2627 Little Duckling Daycare |
| Diabetes Association | Put in containers around town. Put items in sealed bags | Bins around the community or 1 800 505 5525 to pick up Diabetes Assoc |
| Sundre Arts Development Center | Contact to see what is needed | 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 what is needed | Tues – Sat 10-5 403 638 3233 Sundre Museum |
| Sundre Seniors Supportive Living | Call to see what is needed | 403-636 4200 Seniors Supportive Living |
| River Valley School | Refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what is needed | 403-638-3939 River Valley School |
| Sundre High School | Refer to list at top of the data list. Call to see what is needed | 403-638-4545 Sundre High |