Usher in the new season by cleaning your home and donating unwanted items to a local organization. Clothing, electronics, furniture, household items and food can be donated to agencies around the city. Below is a list of who takes what and which organizations will come pick up your stuff.
Clothing and Personal Care Items: Drop-off or pick-up
Drop-In Centre
1 4 Ave. SE, 403-699-8293
What you can donate: Clothing, shoes, winter coats, medical supplies, personal care items (toys, furniture and household items also accepted)
Hours: Drop-off 24/7
Clothing and Personal Care Items: Drop-off only
The Mustard Seed
102 11 Ave. SE, 403-269-1319
What you can donate: Clothing, personal care items, sheets, blankets, food, etc.
Hours: Sunday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Walk-In Closet
6516 1A St. SW, 403-262-5776
What you can donate: Gently used women’s business and business casual clothing – skirts, blazers, dresses, pants, shoes, accessories, etc.
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday and select Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Food: Drop-off or pick-up
5000 11 St. NE (Warehouse Door #3), 403-253-2059
What you can donate: Non-perishable food items, fresh food items (veggies, dairy, etc.) and baby formula/food
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For pick-up: Call 403-253-2059 or drop items into Food Bank bins at most grocery stores around the city.
Furniture: Drop-off or pick-up
Calgary Inter-Faith Furniture Society
635 35 Ave. NE, 403-276-3173
What you can donate: Furniture, small appliances (TVs, microwaves, lamps, etc.), household goods (kitchen utensils, dishes, pots and pans), baby furniture
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Neighbourlink Calgary
3751 21 St. NE, 403-538-7395
What you can donate: Furniture, small appliances (TVs, microwaves, lamps, etc.), household goods (kitchen utensils, dishes, pots and pans), baby furniture
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Electronics: Drop-off or pick-up
Drop-In Centre
1 4 Ave. SE, 403-699-8281
What you can donate: Desktop computers, laptops, hard drives and computer accessories
Hours: Drop-off 24/7