WHERE TO DONATE CLOTHES
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OTTAWA
Donations bins are now OPEN! Also, scheduled pickups are available.
We would appreciate:
- Gently used clothing, shoes, accessories (will be sold by the pound to generate income to fund Big Brothers Big Sisters programs. Watch for Big Purple bins.)
Wishlist and info:
https://www.bbbso.ca/clothes-for-kids-sake/
Telephone: 613- 247-4776 x 325 Email: [email protected]
CALDWELL FAMILY CENTRE
We always need good, used (or new) clothing for men, women and children; especially warm clothing for winter, including waterproof mittens and winter boots. (There is also a need for household items, such as dishes, pots and pans, cutlery, sheets and towels for new families moving into the area.)
WishList: https://www.caldwellfamilycentre.ca/wish-list/
T. 613-728-1800
[email protected]
ATTN: Maurice Courchesne
CANADIAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
Clothing Collection Update:
Our donation bins remain open, we ask that you do not leave items outside the bins as they will end up in landfill due to the affects of inclement weather. Support diabetes research and help divert from landfill by donating:
- Clothing & Textiles
- Small household items
- Home décor, shoes and more
Where to donate clothes or arrange for pickup – call the Diabetes Clothesline® at 1-800-505-5525
https://www.diabetes.ca/get-involved/ways-to-donate/donate-clothing—more
Find a donation bin: https://declutter.diabetes.ca/donation-bin
What you can donate:
https://declutter.diabetes.ca/what-you-can-donate
(Note: donated articles are sold to Value Village stores across Canada, which raises money for diabetes research, education, service and advocacy.)
What we’ll come pick up
For household pick up, all items must be packed in sealed bags or boxes, weighing less than 40 lbs., and placed on the doorstep to ensure a safe, contactless, pick up for our donors and staff.
Loose items will not be collected.
CLOTHING PICK-UP FOR CEREBRAL PALSY (CP4CP)
Call for free pick-up, or find a donation bin near you.
WishList: https://cp4cp.ca/#map
Clothing Pick up for Cerebral Palsy (CP4CP)
2405 St. Laurent Blvd. Unit G
Ottawa, ON, K1G 5B4
Phone: 613-536-8928
Toll Free: 1-877-888-4315
[email protected]
DRESS FOR SUCCESS – OTTAWA
“Thank you for wanting to support our efforts by giving workwear to our boutique! Dress for Success Ottawa is now accepting workwear by appointment only. Two Mondays every month, our volunteers are ready and waiting to accept your generous donations of interview ready wear by-appointment! Select the best day and time that works for your schedule and we’ll be ready and waiting for you.” – Dress for Success website
Professional job interview clothes … WE WELCOME CLOTHING DONATIONS IN ALL SIZES.
WishList/More info: https://ottawa.dressforsuccess.org/get-involved/donate/
200 Catherine Street, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 2K9
FAIRY GODMOTHER OF OTTAWA INC. (NOTE: not a registered charity)
Donations of formal prom appropriate dresses, shoes and accessories. (Drive completed for the 2024 season.)
Website: http://www.fairygodmotherottawa.com
Drop off locations – all Browns Cleaners locations: https://brownscleaners.ca/location/
NELSON HOUSE OF OTTAWA-CARLETON
Shelter for abused women & children.
WishList (specific items only due to space): https://www.nelsonhouse.on.ca/items-donation
Item Donations:
NEW*: At Nelson House: accepts donations of *new/unused winter coats directly at Nelson House.
USED: For donations of used items, please drop off at the following locations (When you drop off your donations please ensure you mention you were referred by Nelson House*)
Clothing & Household Items:
Unfortunately we are not able to accept clothing or household donations directly at the shelter, so you are invited to drop off any used clothing or household items at Value Village: 1651 Merivale Rd, Nepean, ON K2G 3K2. CHECK if Value Village is open.
They provide much needed items to our residents for free during their stay with us. This is a valuable resource for our residents and we appreciate your support.
Main Line: 613-225-0630
OTTAWA MISSION
For gift-in-kind donations from a BUSINESS or for more information, please call 613-234-1155.
WishList https://ottawamission.com/take-action/
Email: [email protected]
Updated Nov 20, 2024: Accepting donations of men’s winter clothing that you are ready to donate right now, as long as it is in a new or in a gently used condition. While our clothing items do change seasonally, here are some standing items we are always in need of regardless of what season we are in:
– New socks
– New underwear (medium and small)
– Men’s razors
– Men’s deodorants
– Toothpaste
– Toothbrushes
– Towels (bath towels and well as hand towels)
– Pasta sauce
– Pasta
– Most food items (non-expired)
Donations can be dropped off to our garage on the corner of Waller & Besserer (the street address is 160 Besserer St.) from 8AM – 5PM, Monday – Friday. However, if for any reason, these hours don’t work for you, please let us know in advance and we will be more than happy to arrange to have someone meet you at a time that works better for you.
If you do drop off a donation, please make sure to fill out this contact form, so our team can thank you appropriately.
Donation pick up
If you would like to arrange for a donation pick-up, please call 613-234-1144, ext. 248.
Due to a lack of space at The Ottawa Mission, we are unable to accept donations of any household items such as appliances or furniture.”
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OTTAWA*
WishList: http://www.rmhottawa.com/ways-to-give/wish-list/
*NEW ADULT SOCKS. Click link above to view our full wish list.
Contact information/drop off location/map : http://www.rmhottawa.com/contact/
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY / “CHEZ VINCENT”
How to donate items
Store/Donation Bin Locator: locations https://chezvincent.org/trouver-un-magasin/
Information Main Line – 613-722-7166
Stores:
- Merivale Road – 1620 Merivale Rd, Nepean, ON K2G 3K3
- Wellington St. West – 1273 Wellington Street W., Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A6
Donate clothing, furniture (not large appliances), various household items.
NOTE: “We urge you not to drop off donations in our outside bins on on any Sunday (the bins don’t get emptied on Sundays). Your donations are precious gifts that are worth protecting.” – SVP Facebook
SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE
Donations of gently used clothing and household goods
https://www.thriftstore.ca/donations-of-clothing-and-household-goods
Many thrift store locations: http://www.thriftstore.ca/locations
If you are in need of assistance, please contact 1-800-SAL-ARMY.
SHEPHERDS OF GOOD HOPE (Men’s Shelter)
For pick-up and drop-off details and list of wanted items etc:
WishList: https://www.sghottawa.com/donate-items/
Note: If you are a commercial donor please contact the Community and Volunteer Services team. donate@sghottawa.com
Shepherds of Good Hope
233 rue Murray Street
Ottawa ON
K1N 5M9
Tel: 613-789-8210
donate@sghottawa.com
MAP/Contact Info: https://www.sghottawa.com/contact-us/
SNOWSUIT FUND (Ottawa Area) – Gently Used/New
WishList/drop-off locations: https://snowsuitfund.com/get-involved/snowsuit-donations/
See their website for locations accepting used snowsuits on their behalf.
Contact: http://snowsuitfund.com/contact-us/
The Snowsuit Fund, 225 Donald St, Unit 134, Ottawa, ON K1K 1N1
Phone 613-746-8719
Please email all inquiries to Joanne Andrews, General Manager e-mail:
[email protected] attention: Joanne.
For Fundraising inquiries, please send a note to [email protected].
I am located in downtown Ottawa and am looking to donate 4 bags of used (clean) clothing that I’ve had bagged since March 2021. I’m without a car so they will need to be picked up. Please let me know if there are any options for pick up.
Hi, thank you for wanting to donate the clothes. Could you tell me please if they are adult or children’ clothing and for male or female? It will help me with recommending an organization. Thanks, Michelle 613-859-3742
Hello. I have 2 large rubbermaid containers of women’s gently used clothing L and XL. Also shoes and purses…LOTS!
Most of the clothing is brand new and all is spring/summer.
I would like to donate as quickly as possible since more clothing is coming to us.
Please advise.
Thank you.
Hello Irene, thank you for asking. There are several options, for example, if the clothes are suitable for job interviews and workplace wardrobe then I suggest Dress for Success (drop off by appointment.) If not suitable then I suggest Saint Vincent de Paul. Or Tom Brown Respite Centre for example. Links to these and more are available on my website at:
https://charitywishlist.ca/select-province/ontario/ottawa/clothes-ottawa-area/
Thank you for your efforts to get these clothes into the hands of those that can use them. – Michelle Beaupre, CharityWishList.ca
Are there any organizations in the Ottawa area that would accept used/clean underwear?
Hi Rita, I have found any yet. If you find please let me know. Thanks
Hello:
I have 5 large bags of assorted women’s clothing in excellent condition
and would love to donate these items.
Do you know where in Ottawa anyone would be interested?
Many thanks,
Carla
Hi Carla, yes, many options in Ottawa. Some are listed in the Ottawa section for Clothing donations of this website. For example, if women’s clothes that could be worn for an office job, there’s Dress for Success. If other clothes (and office clothes too) Saint Vincent de Paul … here is the link to their contact info https://charitywishlist.ca/select-province/ontario/ottawa/clothes-ottawa-area/
If you want to call I can discuss at greater length some options to help you find the charity closest to you for what you want to give away. Hope this is helpful. Michelle – 613-859-3742
Hello – is there a version of “dress for success” for men? We have high quality men’s dress / office clothes.
Hi, Tricia, yes, the charity Saint Vincent de Paul has a program where they help by providing vouchers to shop in their stores so people can shop for business attire and it does not cost the person anything. (Many programs that help get people back into the workforce will send their participants there for example, said the lady I spoke to today at the charity and she suggests dropping the clothes off in person when the stores are open so someone takes them right from you instead of them risking being damaged in a bin. There are two locations Merivale Road and Wellington Street. Open 10 am – 5pm both are open Mon thru Saturdays except closed Sundays. Store locations: 1273 Wellington St West, Ottawa; and 1620 Merivale Rd, Nepean. Their phone number is 613-722-7166. They are listed on my website. Please confirm you received this reply. Thanks. Hope this is helpful. – Michelle Beaupre.P.S. And thank you for taking the time to find a new home for the clothes where they will be put to great use!
Hello I am wondering if there is any way to donate clothing to refugees in Ottawa. Women’s clothing and supplies
Hi Jaclyn, thank you for wanting to give clothing and supplies. If you want to donate exclusively to refugees, you may want to reach out to the Immigrant Women Services Ottawa. Their contact info is listed on the furniture page:
https://charitywishlist.ca/select-province/ontario/ottawa/furniture-home-office-ottawa-area/
Otherwise, the places listed on the clothing page service everyone so items donated might end up in the hands of refugees but could also end up with someone else in need.
Hope this is helpful,
Michelle Beaupre
CharityWishList.ca
Hi,
I know this is a bit late, but Carty House is a women’s house in Ottawa for refugee women. They accept clothing donations throughout the year when needed. Here is their link:
https://cartyhouse.org/donate/
Hope this helps!
Thank you Christina, I will look into your suggestion. Much appreciated! Michelle Beaupre, CharityWishList.ca
Hi there. Do you know if Tom Brown is still looking for the above donations/if there might be anything they are more in need of/anything not listed?
Thanks so much!
Hi Lee, I requested an update from Tom Brown Respite Centre this morning by email. In the meantime, you are welcome to call them directly at T. 613-809-1731. Thank you for wanting to help. Sincerely,
Michelle Beaupre
CharityWishList.ca
I have a few bags of plus sized clothes to donate. One issue is that I have had clothing moths. They seem dormant now.. can you suggest someone to pick up clothes that will then be washed for sure?
Hi W Jean, I have contacted Caldwell Family Centre regarding your offer of the clothing. They are checking with their clientele and will contact you directly by email. Thank you for effort to find a new home for the clothing. – Michelle Beaupre, CharityWishList.ca
I have mens jeans, sweaters, shirts, polar fleece pants, scarfs.
Good quality and clean. I would prefer they are put into the hands of folks that could use them. I have checked with the Mission and Shepherds of good Hope. I’m in the east end and can drop items off.
Hi Liz, have you contacted the Caldwell Family Centre? Their contact info is on my website here. Or the Salvation Army Thrift Store? They have stores and donor welcome centres throughout Ottawa https://thriftstore.ca/locations/
Hi,
I have a few bags of clothing that would be great for teen girls or young women. I’m located in lower town but I don’t have a car to transport them. Are there any organizations that would come get them?
Hi Nicole, I have a call in to Big Brothers, Big Sisters to see if they are still picking up. I will get back to you as soon as I hear back from them. Then you would make the arrangements directly with them. Thanks for wanting to donate the clothes. – Michelle Beaupre, CharityWishList.ca
Hi,
I don’t have too much, but I do have a heavy winter coat that I no longer need. I didn’t want to throw it away. There are a few other items too. Where would it help?
Hi Will, there are a lot of great charities that would welcome your items including coat. For example, Caldwell Family Center. They are listed on the page you left your comment on. It would really depend on which charity is closest to you to bring the items to. If you would like me to figure out which is closest to you, you are welcome to let me know which part of Ottawa you are located in; or refer to the list on https://charitywishlist.ca/select-province/ontario/ottawa/clothes-ottawa-area/
I will also email you my response.
Hope this is helpful,
Michelle Beaupre
CharityWishList.ca
Hi I have an assortment of women’s clothing items that I would like to donate. Everything is in good condition and I do have a lot. I am moving back home (to Europe) so would like to donate somewhere as I am not taking everything back with me.
I would need somewhere that would possibly do a pickup as I do not have a car. I am located in Sandyhill.
Thank you for your suggestions!
Hi Jane, there are charities listed on my website that do pickups. I would suggest first calling the Caldwell Family Centre – since you have a lot they might do a pick-up. Charities that I know for sure do pick-up are Canadian Diabetes Association, as well as “Clothing Pick-up for Cerebral Palsy. Contact information and website links for all three are on my website where you were: https://charitywishlist.ca/select-province/ontario/ottawa/clothes-ottawa-area/ (As well, since you say a large quantity, you might want to reach out to Salvation Army or Saint Vincent de Paul to see if they could pick-up. They are also listed at the same link.)
Please contact the charity of your choice directly. CharityWishList.ca is like a free directory. I don’t collect nor accept any items myself.
Thank you for wanting to find a new home for your items. Best of luck with your travels.
Sincerely,
Michelle Beaupre
CharityWishList.ca
I have been wanting to gather slightly used winter coats from friends and family to get to homeless peoples in Ottawa. Any recommendation on who is taking them at this time?
Hi Kelly,
That’s wonderful! Yes, I suggest contacting:
1) The Salvation Army thrift stores
2) Caldwell Family Centre
3) St Vincent de Paul
4) Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre (they help over 250 charities and are somewhat of a distribution hub for donated items)
The contact info etc. for each is on my website at https://charitywishlist.ca/select-province/ontario/ottawa/clothes-ottawa-area/
Thank you for your efforts to collect warm clothing!
Michelle Beaupre
CharityWishList.ca
Hello,
I am looking for someone that could help me with children’s clothing. My daughter is 6 but tall enough for a 7 or 8 years. We are new immigrant unfortunately due to unforseen circumstances she won’t have suitable clothes to wear at school. Can you please help? I’m in Ottawa
Hi Velly,
There is a great organization called The Caring and Sharing Exchange. You have to be referred to their program by dialing 2-1-1. Here is a quote from their website:
“When you don’t know where to turn, call 211! All our clients are referred to our programs through partner agencies. To get immediate assistance, please call Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario by dialing 2-1-1.
211 is an information and referral service for community, government, social and health resources, serving all of Ontario. Call 2-1-1 or 613-761-9076 and a Community Navigator will help find you an agency or program that suits your needs.” – The Caring and Sharing Exchange
https://www.caringandsharing.ca/
OR try reaching out to charities directly:
“Caldwell Family Services” would be the first place I suggest trying:
https://caldwellfamilycentre.ca/how-we-help/
email: [email protected]
Address: 1475 Caldwell Avenue, Ottawa ON K1Z 5L6
Telephone: 613-728-1800
—
OR
SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE
Many thrift store locations: http://www.thriftstore.ca/locations
If you are in need of assistance, please contact 1-800-SAL-ARMY. (1-800-725-2769)
—
Immigrant Women Services (they may have a ready-made list of places with clothing services)
https://immigrantwomenservices.com/resources/
—
Family Services Ottawa:
https://familyservicesottawa.org/services-and-programs/transitional-support-program/
—
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL:
Information Main Line – 613-722-7166
https://saintvincentdepaul.ca
Stores:
Merivale Road – 1620 Merivale Rd, Nepean, ON K2G 3K3
Wellington St. West – 1273 Wellington Street W., Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A6
—-
Snowsuit Fund:
https://snowsuitfund.com/check-your-eligibility/
—
CharityWishList.ca is like a directory to help people who want to donate items find charities near them that want what they want to give.
I hope the above information is helpful. Thank you for your efforts to get your daughter prepared for school.
All the best,
Michelle Beaupré
CharityWishList.ca
I’m looking for a charity association in Stittsville to donate men’s clothing. Can someone give me an indication, please? Thank you.
Hi Juliana, thank you for wanting to donate men’s clothing in Stittsville. I have spoken with a contact in Stittsville and she is going to get back to me this afternoon after making some local inquiries. I hope to get back to you as soon as I hear back. Thanks. Michelle Beaupre, CharityWishList.ca
Hi, I have five large bags full of men’s clothing. Very good quality, clean, some almost new. Shirts, sweaters in large or XL size. Pants, lots of jeans, shorts in sizes 34, 36, 38 or 40 inches. I have lost weight recently so these clothes don’t fit me any more and would like to donate. I’m located in Kanata, I’d appreciate if this could be picked up from my home. I also have some books, mostly children , that can be picked up as well. Let me know. Thanks.
Hi SJ, I left a message at a charity and I am waiting to hear back from them. If they can do pickup I will email you with their contact info. If not I will send you other suggestions. Thank you for putting in the effort to get the clothes to someone that can use them. Sincerely, Michelle Beaupre, CharityWishList.ca
Hi SJ,
So far I haven’t found a charity able to do a home pick-up in Kanata. However, I have left a message with CLOTHING PICK-UP FOR CEREBRAL PALSY (CP4CP) to see if they would do Kanata.
As another option, The Salvation Army has a Thrift Store Donor Centre near you if you could get the clothes to them yourself … I understand you take Hazeldean Road to Robertson Road.
BELLS CORNERS Salvation Army THRIFT STORE
1826 Robertson Road Nepean, ON K2H 5Z6
613-726-8891
Store Hours
Monday to Friday
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday
Closed
Donor Welcome Centre Hours
Monday to Friday
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Hope this information helps. If CP can do Kanata pick-ups I will let you know.
If you can bring directly to the
BELLS CORNERS THRIFT STORE
1826 Robertson Road Nepean, ON K2H 5Z6
613-726-8891
Store Hours
Monday to Friday
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday
Closed
Donor Welcome Centre Hours
Monday to Friday
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
If CP does Kanata home pick-ups, I will contact you.
Hope this helps,
Michelle Beaupré
Hi Srini,
I found a charity that picks-up from Kanata. You would need to call them so they can know your postal code and tell you when the next available pick-up date would be for your location. They may do a special run sooner since you have 5 bags, if they don’t have a normal run soon. I spoke with a lady by the name of Margaret at CLOTHING PICK-UP FOR CEREBRAL PALSY (CP4CP). Main line is Telephone 613-569-6948, but she also provided her direct line since we just spoke and she suggests you call her directly at 613-536-8928 so she can find out your postal code to see when the next pick-up is scheduled in your area.
Here’s some general info:
Call for free pick-up, or find a donation bin near you. WishList: https://cp4cp.ca/#map
Clothing Pick up for Cerebral Palsy (CP4CP)
2405 St. Laurent Blvd. Unit G
Ottawa, ON, K1G 5B4
Phone: 613-536-8928
Toll Free: 1-877-888-4315
[email protected]
Hope this helps,
Michelle Beaupré
CharityWishList.ca
And MBFM.ca
Looking to donate women’s clothing, Winter, fall, spring to an organization that will not sell them from profit but rather actually donate them to women in need. Everything is new or either worn 1-2 times. Any suggestions preferably not downtown?
Hi Mani,
What part of the city are you looking for to donate clothes to? You could do the Salvation Army, they have locations all over the place. Many thrift store locations: http://www.thriftstore.ca/locations
Or:
CALDWELL FAMILY CENTRE
20-1100 Medford Street Ottawa ON K1Z 8L5
613-728-1800
[email protected]
ATTN: Maurice Courchesne
WishList: https://www.caldwellfamilycentre.ca/wish-list/
Or
Saint Vincent de Paul
Two locations, one is on Merivale Road near the McDonald’s.
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL
Information Main Line – 613-722-7166
https://saintvincentdepaul.ca
Stores:
Merivale Road – 1620 Merivale Rd, Nepean, ON K2G 3K3
Wellington St. West – 1273 Wellington Street W., Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A6
Donate clothing, furniture (not large appliances), various household items.
NOTE: “We urge you not to drop off donations in our outside bins on on any Sunday (the bins don’t get emptied on Sundays). Your donations are precious gifts that are worth protecting.” – SVP Facebook
Drop-off bin & store locations: https://saintvincentdepaul.ca/our-locations
Hope this helps,
Michelle Beaupre
CharityWishList.ca
I have 3 bags of gently used beautiful blouses and casual attire. I do not want them to be re-sold, but given to women who are seeking quality, very lovely clothing.. i must have at least 50 gorgeous tops…
Hi Jill,
Dress for Success would be a great cause to support. They will sell what doesn’t get picked out by people using their services, at the end of a season, so they have room for the coming season. From what I understand, people that need the clothes get it for free. Maybe contact them and they can provide you with more information email: [email protected]
https://ottawa.dressforsuccess.org/get-involved/donate/
Also, I believe that Caldwell Family Centre offers the donated clothing free to those in need.
CALDWELL FAMILY CENTRE
“We always need good, used (or new) clothing for men, women and children; especially warm clothing for winter, including waterproof mittens and winter boots.”
WishList: https://www.caldwellfamilycentre.ca/wish-list/
T. 613-728-1800
[email protected]
ATTN: Maurice Courchesne
Hope this helps,
Michelle
CharityWishList.ca
I am cleaning out my closets and have 8+ large bags of women’s casual clothes, shoes and purses. I am looking for a place that will pick up, as I don’t drive. I prefer to donate to a charity that gives them directly to the people in need.
Any suggestions
Hi Vivian,
What part of Ottawa do you live in, this will help me to suggest a charity closest to you that does pick-ups. Also, there is a list of organizations on my CharityWishList.ca website that if you call and ask if they would pick-up considering the large quantity, that may be great too.
For example:
CALDWELL FAMILY CENTRE
“We always need good, used (or new) clothing for men, women and children; especially warm clothing for winter, including waterproof mittens and winter boots. (There is also a need for household items, such as dishes, pots and pans, cutlery, sheets and towels for new families moving into the area.)”
WishList: https://www.caldwellfamilycentre.ca/wish-list/
T. 613-728-1800
[email protected]
ATTN: Maurice Courchesne
Hope this is helpful,
Michelle
CharityWishList.ca