Why have you paused clothing donations?

We've simply run out of storage space. The supply of clothing coming in from donors currently exceeds the demand from our clients, so we're taking this time to work out a better way to manage the flow of incoming donations.

Will you have new donation guidelines when you resume?

Yes. We're using this pause to develop revised clothing donation guidelines and will share them once they're ready.

Please donate your clothing to one of these organizations:

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 Army Thrift Store
  Address: 3245 Fairview Street, Burlington
  Phone: 905-633-8762
  Hours: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, Monday – Saturday
  Website: https://thriftstore.ca/
• Mission Thrift Store
  3305 Fairview St, Unit 3, Burlington
  Phone: 905-631-1199
  Hours: Monday – Friday 10 am to 8:00 pm / Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
  Website: https://missionthriftstore.com/
• Goodwill Donation Centre
  Address: 4051 New Street, Burlington
  Phone: 905-333-8989
  Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm / Saturday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm / Sunday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  Website: https://www.goodwillindustries.ca/donate/

EFFECTIVE JULY 23, 2026:

The Compassion Society of Halton is temporarily pausing clothing donations from July 23 to October 5, 2026.

Why have you paused clothing donations?

We've simply run out of storage space. The supply of clothing coming in from donors currently exceeds the demand from our clients, so we're taking this time to work out a better way to manage the flow of incoming donations.

Will you have new donation guidelines when you resume?

Yes. We're using this pause to develop revised clothing donation guidelines and will share them once they're ready.

Can I hold onto my donations until you reopen?

We'd prefer you didn't. Please don't store your clothing waiting for intake to resume on October 5, 2026. 

We only accept AND 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 - 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Friday - 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (NO Clothing Donations)

NEVER LEAVE YOUR DONATIONS OUTSIDE THESE DAYS & HOURS!

Charities that provide Free Clothing to those in Need:

1. 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/
    
2. 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 Army Thrift Store
  Address: 3245 Fairview Street, Burlington
  Phone: 905-633-8762
  Hours: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, Monday – Saturday
  Website: https://thriftstore.ca/
   
• Mission Thrift Store
  3305 Fairview St, Unit 3, Burlington
  Phone: 905-631-1199
  Hours: Monday – Friday 10 am to 8:00 pm / Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
  Website: https://missionthriftstore.com/
   
• Goodwill Donation Centre
  Address: 4051 New Street, Burlington
  Phone: 905-333-8989
  Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm / Saturday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm / Sunday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  Website: https://www.goodwillindustries.ca/donate/

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 and clothing for the first time until you fill out the forms and register for regular services.

When you fill out the forms, please be sure to bring the following:

• Identification: Driver's License, Passport, Landing Papers, etc. are all acceptable.

• Proof of Residence: Tenancy agreement or mail to your current address.

• Proof of Dependents: Birth certificates or OHIP cards to show the date of birth for all dependants/household members.

• Proof of Income: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Notice of Assessment, OW statement, ODSP statement, pay slip or payroll statement.

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 - 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

NEVER LEAVE YOUR DONATIONS OUTSIDE THESE DAYS & HOURS!

• Household items, small appliances

• Kitchen dishes

• Adult books

• Walkers, wheelchairs, mobility devices

• Bicycles. If they need repairing, please take to Rolling Horse at 650 Plains Rd. E. (next to the Next Door Social Space).

• CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes

• Child car seats

• Games and puzzles (used)

• Large and small appliances

• Furniture of any kind

• Light fixtures that require wiring

• Mattresses

• Pillows

• Toys (used)

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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EFFECTIVE JUNE 6, 2023:

x NO FURNITURE

x NO HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Linens are accepted all year long!

• sheet sets (please label with size)
• comforters and blankets
• towels and facecloths
• dishcloths and towels
• tablecloths, curtains, decorative pillows
  (Please no used bed pillows)

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.

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.