WHAT DO I DO WITH MY UNSOLD STUFF?
Vendors have agreed on their application to take all of their unsold goods with them. A number of local organizations will accept donated items.
The Canadian Kidney Trust will have a donation truck onsite and will accept the following:
- All Used Clothing (Including Winter Wear)
- Shoes & Boots
- Accessories: Purses, Bags, Belts & Ties
- Luggage & Sleeping Bags
- Bedding: Blankets, Pillows & Linens
- Draperies, Pillows & Cushions
- Sporting Goods
- Toys & Books
- Tools
- Housewares
- Small Working Appliances
- Jewelry
- Yarn, Fabric & Patterns
BioPed Foot Care will be taking donations of shoes at their store at 102 Wyndham St N. Their shoe drive is in support of Soles4Souls Canada, an organization that collects gently used shoes that help women and families start micro businesses earning money to send their kids to school, put shelter over their heads, and provide food – helping give them a better life. S4S also does shoe distributions (new shoes only) to kids and adults who would otherwise be wearing, in some cases, nothing on their feet.
Royal City Mission at 50 Quebec Street will accept donations of blankets (not bed sheets or pillows), sleeping bags and mugs between 12pm and 7pm.
Habitat for Humanity/ReStore Guelph
(back service door, 9am to 5pm)
Accepts: houseware, furniture, building supplies/materials, tools.
Does not accept: electronics, clothing, mattresses.
Hope House on Cork Street is unable to take donations due to lack of storage space.