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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Yarmouth Community Thrift Store Society
Thrift store
The organization accepts gently used donations, which are cleaned and refurbished before being sold. Proceeds support local community groups such as Camp Peniel and the Yarmouth Pregnancy Centre, with plans to assist many more in the future.
386 Main St, Yarmouth, NS, Canada, B5A 1E9
Contact: (902) 742-6564
Digby / Yarmouth Region
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Clothing
Household Items
Great Halifax Swap
Community swap
This event is hosted at least twice a year in the Halifax area. Swap your clothes, refresh your closet and support a local charity.
Halifax Region
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Clothing
By the Pound Thrift
Thrift store
Pop up thrift event. Locations throughout Halifax. Subscribe to the mailing list to find out when the next event takes place.
Halifax Region
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Clothing
North Nova SPCA Thrift Store
Thrift store
15 Heritage Avenue, Stellarton, NS
Contact: 902-934-1134
Antigonish / Guysborough / Pictou County Region
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Clothing
Household Items
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Thrift store
The ReStore is a building supply and home renovation store that accepts and resells new and gently-used building materials and home décor items. Proceeds from The ReStore help fund Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia.
244 Temperance Street, New Glasgow.
Store Phone: (902) 755-1657
Donation Email: donatenewglasgow@habitatns.ca
Antigonish / Guysborough / Pictou County Region
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Household Items
Municipality of Argyle
Municipal Recreation Department Equipment Loan
The equipment loan program provides individuals or groups the opportunity to experience a new sport or activity without making a financial investment in equipment. Contact: 902-648-3379 or recreation@munargyle.com
Gear Up Box – Free Sports Equipment
Located outside the Tusket municipal office, it’s your spot to donate or pick up used/new sporting gear — completely free!
Let’s share the game — please only take what you need.
5 Rue J E Hatfield Court, Tusket, NS, Canada, B0W 3M0
Digby / Yarmouth Region
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Recreation Equipment
The Ark
Clothing, household items, art and objects made by the participants.
Contact: 902-543-1189 or www.thearkbridgewater.org.
South Shore / West Hants Region
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Clothing
Household Items
Pages & Pieces Used Books and More
Thrift Store
589 Highway 2, Elmsdale (Unit 2). https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562322872231
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Household Items
L'Arche Cape Breton - Hope Chest
Thrift store
24 L’Arche Way, Mabou. Used clothing, used books, videos, CDs and flea market items.
Contact: hopechest@larchecapebreton.org.
Cape Breton Region
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Clothing
Household Items
Digby Bargain Bin
Thrift Store and Online Auction
Run by the Conway Workshop Association, a non-profit organization that is committed to providing quality residential and employment/vocational training programs to benefit individuals with disabilities.
125 First Avenue, Digby
Reach out to (902) 245-2524 or bargainbin@conwayworkshop.com for more information.
Digby / Yarmouth Region
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Clothing
Household Items
Yarmouth Mariners Centre
Free sports equipment
Reach out to (902) 742-2155 for more information.
45 Jody Shelley Drive, Yarmouth, NS B5A 4B2
Digby / Yarmouth Region
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Recreation Equipment
Salvation Army Thrift Store - Yarmouth
Thrift store
287 Main St., Yarmouth, NS
Reach out to 902 742-7749 for more information.
Digby / Yarmouth Region
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Clothing
Household Items
Salvation Army Thrift Store
Thrift Store
Contact (902)-752-1904 for more information.
134 James St, New Glasgow, NS B2H 0A7
Antigonish / Guysborough / Pictou County Region
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Clothing
Household Items
L'Arche Cape Breton - The Ark Thrift Store
Thrift store
Good quality used clothing, inspirational books, local and Nova Scotia crafts, and products made at our workshop are sold here.
3 L’Arche Lane, Whycocomagh.
Cape Breton Region
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Clothing
Household Items
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
Halifax Region
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Workshop