Donated household items do more than find a second life: they help individuals and families move out of homelessness and into furnished homes with dignity.
Whether you’re downsizing, decluttering, or doing a seasonal clean, this guide will help you understand what Find can accept, how to prepare your items, and how your donation supports housing stability in Edmonton.
Furniture
Furniture is the foundation of every home we furnish.
Most-needed items include:
- Couches, loveseats and chairs
- Dining tables and chairs
- Dressers and nightstands
- TV Stands
- Coffee tables and side tables
Before donating:
- Ensure items are clean and in good condition
- Upholstery must be free of stains, rips and strong odors
- Furniture should be structurally sound
Kitchen & Dining Items
Every furnished home starts with a stocked kitchen.
We gladly accept:
- Plates, bowls, mugs and glasses
- Cutlery and cooking utensils
- Pots, pans and bakeware
- Small kitchen appliances in working order
We can’t accept:
- Chipped or cracked dishes
- Appliances missing cords or parts
- Large appliances like fridges or stoves
Home Décor & Household Items
It’s the details that turn an empty space into a home.
Accepted items include:
- Lamps, mirrors, artwork
- Nick knacks, baskets and storage solutions
- Throw pillows & rugs (clean and gently used)
One-of-a-kind and vintage décor items are always welcome.
Books, Media & Games
These items help fund housing support through Find’s social enterprise.
We accept:
- Books in good condition
- Board games and puzzles with all pieces
- Vinyl records, CDs and DVDs
Electronics & Small Appliances
Accepted items include:
- Lamps, fans, kettles, toasters, microwaves
- Clean, tested, and working electronics
- Items with cords and accessories included
Find recycles electronic waste through our partnership with Quantum Lifecycle Partners.
For a list of items that can be recycled through this partnership, please visit: https://quantumlifecycle.com/en_CA/what-we-recycle/
Children’s Items
We accept:
- Toys, stuffed animals, books and puzzles
All items should be clean and free from recalls.
Clothing & Textiles*
*Accepted on behalf of housing partners
Find Edmonton accepts clothing donations on behalf of our partner housing agencies, helping ensure individuals and families moving out of homelessness have access to clean, appropriate clothing when they need it most.
Please donate:
- Clean, gently used clothing
- Seasonal outerwear (coats, hats, scarves, gloves)
- Footwear in good, wearable condition
These items are distributed through housing agencies across the sector.
Please do not donate:
- Clothing with holes, heavy staining, or strong odors
- Damaged or unusable footwear
If you wouldn’t feel comfortable giving it directly to someone, it’s best recycled instead.
Items We Can’t Accept
For safety and program reasons, Find is unable to accept:
- Broken or heavily damaged items
- Furniture with stains, rips, or odors
- Opened personal care products
- Expired or recalled items
Click here to see the full list of items that are better donated elsewhere.
Why Donate to Find?
When you donate to Find, your items:
- Help furnish homes for people moving out of homelessness
- Support housing programs through Homeward Trust’s retail social enterprise
- Stay out of landfills and in community use
What you no longer need could help someone start fresh.
Learn more about how you can be part of the solution to ending homelessness in Edmonton: findedmonton.com
Ready to Donate?
Before heading in, we recommend checking:
- Donation guidelines
- Store hours
- Furniture acceptance and pick-up availability
Start your donation today!
- Check current donation guidelines.
- Book a free furniture pick-up.
Thank you for helping furnish homes and being part of the solution to ending homelessness in Edmonton!
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