Cash Donations
Hospices in Ontario only receive 50% of operational funding from the Ministry of Health, with the community raising the other half. Therefore, monetary donations are always welcome. We will offer an official tax receipt for all donations over $20.00.
You can donate in one of the following ways:
Cheque or cash
E-transfers
For either of the above, kindly enclose your full contact details.
Online donations can be made by clicking on below button.
Goods Donations
As a non-profit organization, donations of clothing and household items create benefits in the following way:
- Provide affordable shopping for all families
- Reduce the carbon foot print and keep items out of the landfill
- Provide income to support all free programs at Huron Hospice
Since our store footprint is small, we need to be selective on the merchandise we can sell. Kindly refer to our chart below of items we can and cannot accept. We truly thank you for your support.
We accept
Clothing – women, men, children & youth
Fashion accessories – hats, scarves, gloves
Bags & shoes
Underwear & socks – new only please
Swimwear
Jewelry
Kitchenware & tableware
Linens, towels & bedding
Drapery
Décor items incl. lamps
Toys, games, puzzles
Children’s books
Craft items
Sporting goods
Personal care products
Small furniture items
Small electrical items (if CSA approved)
Kindly ensure items are clean, complete and in good working & resale condition
We don’t accept
CD’s and records
Magazines
Food
Sharp knives
Large furniture
Mattresses
Baby cribs & strollers
Large appliances
Bicycles and outdoor equipment
Televisions and computers
Christmas trees & lights
Window blinds
Bike helmets
Life jackets – unless new & cert.
Paint & construction materials
Unframed glass & mirrors
Broken or soiled items
Note: we will also accept your used household batteries, which will be delivered to a recycling centre
Convenient drop-off or pick-up of donations
Our thrift store will be continuously looking for donations to stock the store. We appreciate your clean and good quality items that need a new home. Our Donation Centre is conveniently located behind the store and will be open during our store business hours.
We also offer a convenient pick-up service of local donations. Our volunteer will pick up items in Bayfield on Wednesday mornings between 9:00-12:00. Kindly leave your items on the front porch if possible. In appreciation of this convenient service, kindly leave an item for the Bayfield Food Bank alongside your thrift donation, which we will gladly drop off at the Food Bank.
Please click on the Pick-up button below if you would like to schedule a pick-up.