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Thrift stores sell used goods at very affordable prices. They are a great source of low cost clothing and housewares.
20104 Logan Ave, Langley City BC (get directions to the Habitat for Humanity Langley Restore)
604-514-1223 socialmedia@habitatgv.ca
Sells discontinued or surplus furniture and homeware. Also a great source of used building supplies like sinks, lighting, or fixtures. More expensive than a thrift store, but considerably less than buying new.
Learn more about the Habitat for Humanity Langley Restore.
5760 176 Street, Surrey BC (get directions to the Inn for Women Thrift Fashion Boutique)
604-786-1949 innforwomen@gmail.com
A non-profit, second-hand boutique in Cloverdale that donates 100% of their proceeds to benefit women in need. Staffed by volunteers. Generally open from 10:00 to 4:00, closed on Sunday and Wednesday.
Learn more about Inn for Women Thrift Fashion Boutique..
1233 Johnston Road, White Rock BC (get directions to the The Living Room Store)
604-536-3545 lrsmanager@lifechurchwr.com
A non-profit, second-hand boutique in Cloverdale that donates 100% of their proceeds to benefit women in need. Staffed by volunteers. Generally open Tuesday to Saturday 10:30am-4:30pm closed on Sunday and Monday.
Learn more about The Living Room Store.
33933 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford BC (get directions to the M.C.C. Centre Thrift)
604-854-2062 thrift@mcc.org
Only practical if you have access to a vehicle but worth the trip. Best selection of furniture of any thrift store we know of.
Learn more about M.C.C. Centre Thrift.
10653 King George Blvd, Surrey BC (get directions to the M.C.C. Thrift Store)
604-583-0465 surreythrift@mccbc.ca
Learn more about M.C.C. Thrift Store.
2A - 15562 24 Avenue, Surrey BC (get directions to the Peace Arch Hospice Thrift Store)
604-538-7600 thriftstore@pahospicesociety.org
Learn more about Peace Arch Hospice Thrift Store.
20560 Fraser Highway, Langley BC (get directions to Penny Pinchers)
604-530-3232 auxiliary.lmh@fraserhealth.ca
Learn more about Penny Pinchers.
guestservices@salvationarmy.ca
19733 96 Avenue, Langley BC (get directions to the Salvation Army Langley location)
604-513-8928
100 - 5630 176 Street, Surrey BC (get directions to the Salvation Army Cloverdale location)
7155 - 138th Street, Surrey BC (get directions to the Salvation Army Newton location)
778-590-0177
300 - 8066 120 Street, Surrey BC (get directions to the Salvation Army Scottsdale location)
778-591-6883
1327 Johnston Road, White Rock BC (get directions to the Salvation Army White Rock location)
604-531-6494
Learn more about Salvation Army Thrift Stores.
4 - 8948 202 Street, Langley BC (get directions to the Second Story Treasures Thrift Store)
604-513-9319 secondstorytreasures@langleyhospice.ca
Learn more about Second Story Treasures Thrift Store.
9430 Scott Road, Surrey BC (get directions to the SEVA Thrift)
778-293-0115
General thrift store but also specializes in South Asian clothing.
Learn more about SEVA Thrift.
5626 177B Street, Surrey BC (get directions to the SPCA Thrift Store)
604-372-3636
Clothing, shoes and books primarily.
Learn more about the SPCA Thrift Store.
7138 King George Boulevard, Surrey BC (get directions to the Surrey Hospice Society & Fire Fighters Community Thrift Store)
604-599-9930 shsthriftstore@gmail.com
Learn more about the Surrey Hospice Society & Fire Fighters Community Thrift Store.
15163 Prospect Avenue, White Rock BC (get directions to the Superfluity Thrift Shop)
604-536-7744 manager@supeshop.ca
Learn more about the Superfluity Thrift Shop.
11930 88 Avenue, Delta BC (get directions to the Talize Delta location)
604-599-6116
20450 Logan Avenue, Langley BC (get directions to the Talize Langley location)
604-282-3874
Learn more about Talize.
15355 24 Avenue, Surrey BC (get directions to the Turnabout)
604-734-5313 store@turnabout.com
Huge selection of designer consignment clothing.
Learn more about Turnabout.
1524 Foster Street, White Rock BC (get directions to the Worldserve Thrift)
778-294-6800 thriftstore@worldserve.ca
Learn more about Worldserve Thrift.
6925 King George Boulevard, Surrey BC (get directions to the Value Village)
604-635-1341
Learn more about Value Village.
Get a computer through volunteering, free mattresses, volunteer home repairs and more.
1187 Parker Street, Vancouver BC (get directions to Kickstand)
kickstandbikes@gmail.com
Kickstand is a volunteer-run bike shop and recycling resource centre, providing low-barrier and affordable workspaces for repairing bikes at all skill levels.
Learn more about Kickstand.
2429 Main Street, Vancouver BC (get directions to Our Community Bikes)
604-879-2453 info@ourcommunitybikes.org
Our Community Bikes has a program that provides bikes to those in need called Pedals for the People.
Learn more about Our Community Bikes.
604-581-9623
Helps low-income families with children under 18 have a great Christmas. Families receive food certificates, toys, gifts, warm clothing and household items. Call for this year’s location.
Learn more about the Christmas Bureau - Surrey.
12740 102 Avenue, Surrey BC (get directions to the Oak Avenue Neighbourhood Hub)
604-582-7088 coordinator@christmasbureau.com
Families register to pick free outfits of clothing for their children 0-12 yrs. Operates 3 days a week: Tues 10am – 2pm, Wed 9:30am – 12:30pm, Thurs 2-4pm. Also have some home furnishings. Must be low income. Drop-ins and long-term clients welcomed.
Learn more about the Clothes Closet by Oak Avenue Neighbourhood Hub.
Craigslist has replaced classifieds, and the Buy & Sell. It is a great way to both buy and sell items as well as look for both housing and work. Has a ‘Free’ section.
Learn more about Craigslist.
1-855-560-3227 ecap_esk@bchydro.com
Provides free energy saving products, professional installation and personalized energy coaching for income-qualified households. This program is available for both owners and renters. Upgrades are determined by the housing type and the individual characteristics of each home.
Learn more about the Energy Conservation Assistance Program from BC Hydro and FortisBC.
1-800-224-9376 connectwithus@bchydro.com
Provides free easy-to-install energy saving products for income-qualified customers. The kit includes products such as LED light bulbs, kitchen and bathroom faucet aerators, high-efficiency showerheads, weather-stripping and draft proofing products, and more.
Learn more about Energy Saving Kits from BC Hydro and FortisBC.
604-543-6780 cityofsurrey@surrey.ca
Free smoke alarms available, call or check the website to see if you qualify. Also offers free fire safety assessments of your home.
Learn more about Free Smoke Alarms from Surrey Fire Prevention.
304 Victoria Drive, Vancouver BC (get directions to The Hackery)
778-373-8295
For profit computer repair business. Good source for parts for older laptops and affordable repairs.
Learn more about the The Hackery.
604-531-4733 ext. 2999 helpinghands@peaceportalalliance.com
Provides minor repairs for those with physical or financial constraints. Includes plumbing, electrical, painting, yard work, carpentry, odd jobs and more. Cannot help with moving. Primarily serves South Surrey.
Learn more about the Home Repairs - Helping Hands Ministry.
ouac-corporate-operations@ouac.com
Buys and sells gently used children’s clothes, toys, furniture, equipment, and shoes.
3238 King George Boulevard, Surrey BC (get directions to Once Upon a Child Surrey)
604-536-6823
Learn more about Once Upon A Child Surrey.
104 - 20121 Willowbrook Drive, Langley BC (get directions to Once Upon a Child Langley)
604-510-6822
Learn more about Once Upon A Child Langley.
repaircafe.sswr@hotmail.com
Bring your broken items and our fixers will do what they can to restore them to working order. There are over 2,500 Repair Cafés worldwide. Visit one in your area, see also the house rules at the Repair Café.
Learn more about the Repair Café.
Online classified services for Surrey only. Great way to pick up low cost items or get rid of unused items
Learn more about the Surrey ReUses.
370 – 3771 Jacombs Road, Richmond BC (get directions to WRAGS)
604-214-0613 wrags@telus.net
Provides mattresses at no charge to persons in need. Mattresses provided by Sleep Country Canada are stored in W.R.A.G.S. warehouse and are available to the public. Public can choose from available stock. No holding of material, first come, first serve and you pick up with your own vehicle. Mon-Sat, 12:00-4:00pm.
Learn more about the WRAGS.
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