Donate instead of dumping: Kelowna donation & thrift drop-off guide
Moving out in Kelowna? Here are reputable places to donate clothing, household goods, furniture, and more—so your items can help local programmes and stay out of landfill.
When in doubt, call ahead—especially for furniture, large items, or donation drop-off times.
Kelowna donation drop-off listings
KELOWNA’S GOSPEL MISSION — KGM COMMUNITY THRIFT (KELOWNA)
A large community thrift store supporting Kelowna’s Gospel Mission programmes. Best for Clothing, household goods, quality furniture, linens, toys, books/games
Hours: Mon–Sat 9:30am–4:00pm | Sun Closed
Donation notes: Call/email about donation, pick-up, and delivery services.
KWS THRIFT STORE & COMMUNITY SPACE (KELOWNA WOMEN’S SHELTER)
A social enterprise that supports Kelowna Women’s Shelter services. Clothing, accessories, footwear, housewares, small appliances (limits may apply)
Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00am–4:30pm | Sun Closed
Donation notes: Donation drop-off days are commonly Mon/Wed/Fri 10:00am–2:00pm; Saturdays by appointment (call first).
MCC THRIFT SHOP (MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE)
A well-known, well-organised thrift shop with a wide range of donated goods. Clothing, furniture, housewares, books, décor, smaller home items.
Hours: Mon–Sat 9:30am–5:00pm | Sun Closed
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OKANAGAN — RESTORE (KELOWNA)
MISSION THRIFT STORE (KELOWNA)
A spacious thrift store with regular donation intake (confirm specifics by phone). Clothing, housewares, and general thrift donations.
Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00am–5:00pm | Sun Closed
THE SALVATION ARMY — RUTLAND THRIFT STORE
Thrift store supporting Salvation Army services in the Central Okanagan. Clothing, housewares, general household donations.
Hours: Tue–Sat 10:00am–2:00pm (recommended to call ahead) | Sun Closed
S.H.A.R.E. SOCIETY THRIFT STORE
A well-known, well-organised thrift shop with a wide range of donated goods. Clothing, furniture, housewares, books, décor, smaller home items.
Hours: Mon–Sat 9:30am–5:00pm | Sun Closed
ITHRIFT (KELOWNA)
Independent thrift shop (often known for fixed-price deals). Clothing and mixed household items (check their current intake).
Hours: Mon–Sat 11:00am–6:00pm | Sun Closed
QUICK DONATION CHECKLIST (BEFORE YOU GO)
Wash/clean items and pack in sturdy bags/boxes.
Keep sets together (e.g., chair pairs, bedding sets, cords with electronics).
Label boxes (Clothes / Kitchen / Books / Toys / Linens).
For large items, confirm acceptance and drop-off rules by phone first.
Donating is one of the easiest ways to make your move lighter—physically and mentally.
If you’d like to build a donation stop into your moving day, set your donation boxes aside, label them clearly, and let your Great Little Moving crew know ahead of time. We’ll help keep the move organised so your best-quality items can go where they’ll be used again.
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And when it’s time to make the big move, let Great Little Moving Company handle the heavy lifting—so you can focus on settling into your new home or office.
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Yes. When you book a move with Great Little Moving, we can include donation drop-offs as part of your moving plan (time and access permitting). Just let us know in advance which items you’d like to donate and where you’d like them dropped off, and we’ll help coordinate it on moving day.
Most donation centres accept clothing, shoes, books, small household items, and décor in good condition. Some locations also accept furniture and home goods, but rules vary by organisation. We recommend calling the donation centre ahead of time to confirm what they’re currently accepting—especially for larger items.
To keep things smooth:
- Pack donation items separately from your “keep” items
- Clearly label boxes or bags as DONATION
- Keep sets together (pairs of shoes, bedding sets, cords with electronics)
Clear labelling helps our movers place donation items exactly where they need to go.
Include toiletries, chargers, snacks, medications, important documents, and a change of clothes for each family member.