• What do you NOT accept?

    • Compassion Society Of Halton

    ❌ Furniture ❌ Kitchen & small appliances ❌ Dishes, cutlery, pots & pans ❌ Lamps ❌ Mattresses ❌ Child car seats ❌ Toys, books, games & puzzles ❌ Drapery & window coverings ❌ DVDs, CDs or VHS tapes ❌ Bicycles & mobility devices ❌ Used electronics (computers, tablets, laptops)

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  • What do we ACCEPT?

    • Compassion Society Of Halton

    We only accept and are in NEED of: Food (see the list on the home page and under the Most Wanted button) Diapers - sizes 5 & 6 All men’s and women’s hygiene products (e.g. body wash, shampoo, deodorant)   Please place the items in the red bins at the front of the "Donation Warehouse". Donation days & hours: Monday - 9:00 am - 3:30 pm  Wednesday - 12:00 - 7:00 pm Friday - 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (NO Clothing / Textile Donations) NEVER LEAVE YOUR DONATIONS OUTSIDE THESE DAYS & HOURS!

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  • Do you take household items? furniture?

    • Compassion Society Of Halton

    EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 2026, we accept these all year: Bedding: sheet sets duvets & covers quilts blankets mattress covers bedspreads decorative pillows (NOT bed pillows) sleeping bags Linen: towels facecloths table cloths shower curtains EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 2026 NOT these items: ❌ Furniture ❌ Kitchen & small appliances ❌ Dishes, cutlery, pots & pans ❌ Lamps ❌ Mattresses ❌ Child car seats ❌ Toys, books, games & puzzles ❌ Drapery & window coverings ❌ DVDs, CDs or VHS tapes ❌ Bicycles & mobility devices ❌ Used electronics (computers, tablets, laptops)

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  • Do you take clothing, household items? Can I donate clothing?

    • Compassion Society Of Halton

    EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 5, 2026: We have NEW CLOTHING DONATION GUIDELINES. ★ WHAT'S NEW — PLEASE READ FIRST! ★ Limit of 2 bags, boxes, or plastic bags of clothing per visit. For larger donations or estate donations, please call to make an appointment. Planning a clothing drive? Please talk to our staff first — we can tell you what's needed most. Please do not donate out-of-season clothing or items that do not meet our criteria below. Please don't leave donations outside our door! ACCEPTING NOW: — WINTER (AUG–FEB) Winter jackets, parkas & snowsuits Sweaters, scarves, hats, gloves & boots. CLOTHING ITEMS WE CANNOT ACCEPT: ✗ Used socks ✗…

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  • Donating Clothing? Please read!

    • Compassion Society Of Halton

    EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 5, 2026: We have NEW CLOTHING DONATION GUIDELINES. ★ WHAT'S NEW — PLEASE READ FIRST! ★ Limit of 2 bags, boxes, or plastic bags of clothing per visit. For larger donations or estate donations, please call to make an appointment. Planning a clothing drive? Please talk to our staff first — we can tell you what's needed most. Please do not donate out-of-season clothing or items that do not meet our criteria below. Please don't leave donations outside our door! ACCEPTING NOW: — WINTER (AUG–FEB) Winter jackets, parkas & snowsuits Sweaters, scarves, hats, gloves & boots. CLOTHING ITEMS WE CANNOT ACCEPT: ✗ Used socks ✗ Business suits —…

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  • Where can I donate my clothing / textiles?

    • Compassion Society Of Halton

    Categories: clothing donations

    Charities that provide Free Clothing to those in need: Open Doors Burlington at St. Christopher’s Anglican Church Address: 662 Guelph Line, Burlington Phone: 905-634-1809 Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm / Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Website: https://opendoorscommunity.ca/   Safetynet Children & Youth Charities Address: 166 South Service Road East, Oakville Phone: 905-845-7233 ext. 0 Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm / Saturday 9:30 am to 1:00 pm Website: https://www.safetynetservices.ca/ In addition, your neighbourhood Churches may offer a limited amount of clothing to people in need. Please contact your church to confirm.   Charities that run thrift stores, but all monies go to support their charitable endeavours: Salvation…

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  • How do I become a client?

    • Compassion Society Of Halton

    You need to be a resident of Halton to qualify. New clients of Compassion Society must fill out the registration form that they will be provided to take home with them upon their first visit and bring back with all relevant information needed as directed on the forms. We are unable to do walk-in interviews because we are volunteer geared and will ask for additional information as needed. No Appointments are given over the phone or email and first time clients can only be taken through walk-ins. In the meantime, if you are in need of food, we can provide you with food…

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  • What are the MOST NEEDED Items?

    • Compassion Society Of Halton

    Categories: donations food donations

    Personal Care: Body wash Deodorant Dish detergent Laundry detergent Shampoo Toilet paper   Food items: Canned meats (e.g., chicken, tuna, ham, fish, corned beef) Canned vegetables: mixed vegetables Breakfast essentials: cereal Ready-to-eat meals: chunky soups or stews Pantry staples: cooking oil (e.g., vegetable, olive), nut/seed butter, jam, sugar, salt, condiments Beverages: instant coffee Snacks: cookies, crackers, granola bars Kid's specific snacks: juice boxes, nut-free granola bars, fruit snacks/cups, puddings or Jell-O cups, single-serve crackers & cookies Please place the items in the red bins at the front of the "Donation Warehouse" located at 1881 Fairview St, Units 4 & 5, Burlington, ON L7S 2K4 Donation days & hours: Monday - 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Wednesday - 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday…

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  • Do I need an appointment?

    • Compassion Society Of Halton

    We now have new walk-in hours for clients without appointments: Mondays: 1:00 to 3:30 pm Wednesdays: 5:00 to 7:00 pm Fridays: 1:00 to 3:30 pm  

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  • What is your Registered Charity Number?

    • Compassion Society Of Halton

    Our BN # 804301810 RR0001

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  • I have used furniture, where can I donate it?

    • Compassion Society Of Halton

    We DO NOT ACCEPT ANY FURNITURE! Please donate at one of the places below: (call first to see if they are taking donations) Rescued and Restored 248 Freelton Rd., Freelton, ON L0R 1K0 Phone: 289-679-0481 Proceeds of sales support Drummond House, a transitional home for women and children in crisis. Habitat for Humanity Restore 1800 Appleby Line, Burlington, ON L7L 6A1 Phone: 905-637-4446 A non-profit charity. Furniture Bank of Mississauga & Halton 25 Connell Crt., Unit 1, Toronto, ON M8Z 1E8 Phone: 416-934-1229 Will pick it up for a fee. Call them for their rates. Salvation Army Thrift Store 3245 Fairview St., Burlington, ON L7N 3L1 Phone: 905-633-8762 A non-profit charity.

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  • Do you give out clothing?

    • Compassion Society Of Halton

    Yes we give clothing to CLIENTS ONLY from 12 to 3:30 PM on Mondays and Fridays. On Wednesdays between 4:00 to 7:00 PM.

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