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 — please donate these to Dress for Success or Safetynet Children & Youth Charities

ACCEPTED ANYTIME:

  • Pants, sweatpants, jeans, long-sleeve tops, shoes, sneakers, slippers, dresses, athletic wear, hoodies, pyjamas, handbags, belts, fashion scarves, and jewelry.
  • NEW socks only.

CLOTHING CONDITION STANDARDS:

  • Clean; free of rips, stains, odours, pilling, and pet hair; no broken zippers or missing buttons; current style.

Ask yourself: would you be happy giving this to a friend?


⏰NEW DONATION DAYS & HOURS: ⏰
M
ONDAYS – 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
WEDNESDAYS – 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Need somewhere to donate right now? These local organizations would love your items:

🧥 Open Doors Burlington at St. Christopher's Anglican Church
🧥 Safetynet Children & Youth Charities 
♻️ Salvation Army Thrift Store
♻️ Mission Thrift Store 
♻️ Goodwill Donation Centre

Thanks for your understanding.



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