Support your local community and make sure nothing is wasted by checking out this list of resources. Filter by region to find local thrift shops, borrowing libraries, recreation loan programs, and more near you. Please note this is not a complete list of resources available.
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Every One Every Day Kjipuktuk
Every One Every Day brings together people to create and learn from one another. Learn cooking, sewing, crafting, printmaking, crocheting, and much more.
For more information, contact: everyone.everyday@mymnfc.com | 902-405-0433
2169 Gottingen St,
Kjipuktuk (Halifax), NS B3K 3B4
SPCA Thrift Store - Sydney
Thrift shop
245 Welton Street, Sydney
SPCA Thrift Store - Dartmouth
Thrift shop
800A Windmill Road, Unit 1A, Dartmouth
Open Arms Thrift Store
Thrift shop
1 Aberdeen St, Kentville
OATS is affiliated with the Open Arms Resource Centre Society, a non-profit organization
Salvation Army - Middleton
Thrift shop
159 Commercial St, Middleton
Salvation Army - Kentville
Thrift shop
7 Nichols Ave, Kentville
SPCA Thrift Store - New Minas
Thrift shop
8759 Commercial St, New Minas
In Your Back Pocket Thrift Shop
Thrift shop
468 Main Street, Lawrencetown
The Last ReSort ReUse Centre - Valley Waste Resource Management
Thrift shop
Valley Waste Office: 90 Donald Hiltz Connector, Kentville
Open Saturdays (except holidays) from 9:00 am - noon. The Last ReSort Reuse Centre keeps many items from reaching the landfill. One person's trash is another person's treasure! Call 1-877-927-8300 or 902-679-1325 for more information.
South Shore Regional Library
Various recreational equipment, tools, and technology available.
Public Library
Yarmouth Bike Again Program
Bicycle equipment (4) Bike Again Yarmouth | Facebook
Bike donations repair & swap
Windsor Maker Studio
Workshops on sewing, woodworking
Repair Workshops
The Music Room
The Music Room is a musical instrument lending library. It is completely free and easy to use. Our mission is to put musical instruments into the hands of children. Although our main focus is children we loan instruments to adults as well.
Contact 902-881-2354 for more information.
Municipality of Clare
The equipment loan program provides individuals or groups the opportunity to experience a new sport or activity without making a financial investment in equipment. Visit website for a full list of available equipment.
Contact 902-769-2031 or recreation@munclare.ca for more information.
Municipality
Municipality of Yarmouth
Recreation equipment available. Visit website for a full list of available equipment.
Contact 902-742-8868 or yrec@district.yarmouth.ns.ca for more information.
Municipality