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Where to donate clothes and textiles in Winnipeg

8 organizations in and around Winnipeg that take donated clothes — what each one accepts, what it turns away, and which will come and collect it.

Verified 2026-09-24 from each organization's own website. We are not affiliated with anyone listed here, nobody pays to be included, and we receive nothing if you donate to them.

How to tell what you have got

Before you call anyone, two minutes with the object settles most of it. None of this needs an expert — it needs a flashlight and a look at the back.

  • Teen and young-adult mall brands from the last 12 to 18 monthsIt buys all seasons year-round, takes walk-ins with no appointment, and requires items freshly laundered and free of odours. Sizes are adult only and the ranges are set per store: the London page gives girls 0 to 30 and up to 6X and guys XS to 4X and 28 to 44 inch waist, while the chain's national sell-to-us page gives girls 0 to 6X and guys 28 to 3X. Check your own store's page rather than assuming. No kids or youth sizes anywhere.
  • Premium outerwear and technical kit in near-new conditionBring it in June, not in October. VSP publishes its calendar: "Spring-Summer intake begins in December and Fall-Winter intake begins in June." By the time the weather turns, a shop is already full of parkas and will decline yours whatever the label.
  • Unworn items with the original tags still onKeep them separate and still tagged. Do not launder them or remove the tags to make them look tidy.

What this list turns away

Counted from what each place says on its own site, not from what is generally true. Most refusals are about condition and completeness rather than category.

  • 5 of 8 will not take hazardous materialCanadian Goodwill Industries, Diabetes Canada - Declutter for Diabetes, Habitat for Humanity Manitoba ReStore, MCC Thrift (Mennonite Central Committee) and others
  • 4 of 8 will not take large appliancesDiabetes Canada - Declutter for Diabetes, Habitat for Humanity Manitoba ReStore, MCC Thrift (Mennonite Central Committee), The Salvation Army Thrift Store
  • 3 of 8 will not take car seats and cribsCanadian Goodwill Industries, Diabetes Canada - Declutter for Diabetes, The Salvation Army Thrift Store
  • 2 of 8 will not take mattresses and box springsHabitat for Humanity Manitoba ReStore, The Salvation Army Thrift Store
  • 2 of 8 will not take anything damaged or stainedCanadian Goodwill Industries, MCC Thrift (Mennonite Central Committee)

Rarely worth anything

Not a rule, and not a reason to bin something without asking. These are the things people most often expect to be worth money and find are not.

  • Mid-market and fast-fashion labels, at a luxury consignor
  • Clothing with stains, balling, repairs or odours
  • Household linens in bulk: towels, sheets, duvet covers, curtains
  • Single socks, single shoes, rags and fabric scraps
  • Underwear and worn-out basics
  • The whole-house pile, taken as a pile
Second-hand textiles are exempt from federal fibre-content labelling if labelled as second-hand Federal (Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1551, s. 9, under the Textile Labelling Act)

Section 9: "A prescribed consumer textile article that is clearly identified by means of a label as a second-hand article is exempt from the application of section 3 of the Act." The regulations do not define "second-hand", and the exemption is conditional on the article carrying that label. Relevant if you are reselling a quantity of clothing as a business rather than giving it away.

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8 places in Winnipeg that take clothes

Canadian Goodwill Industries

Will collect, free
TakesFurniture, Large freestanding appliances in working condition (fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, small to medium freezers), Small electrical appliances, Mattresses and box springs in clean condition, Clothing, shoes, linens, luggage, Dishware, glassware, kitchenware, Books and media, Computers and electronics, Working flat-screen TVs, Gaming items, toys, puzzles, Tools and yard equipment (gas removed), Bicycles, camping gear, sporting goods, Small exercise equipment, Mobility aids in clean working condition, Area rugs, lamps, pictures, seasonal items, patio furniture, BBQs, Unopened cosmetics, Jewellery and collectibles
Won't takeItems that are dirty, ripped, stained, broken, missing pieces, pet- or smoke-damaged, rusty, or a health/safety hazard, Items from homes with evidence of pests, or treated for pests in the last 3 months, Wet or mouldy items, Flammable materials, CRT computer monitors and console TVs, Large exercise machines, Printers, Unsafe infant and toddler products, Food items, Utility and public service uniforms
CollectionFree home pickup, booked by phone at (204) 943-6435, by email, or through their online request form, Monday to Friday 8am-4pm. Pickup runs on a city district schedule that sets which day your area is served, and you get a confirmation email with your date within 48 business hours. Service covers Winnipeg and select nearby Manitoba communities. All donations are inspected for rodent and insect activity - they will not collect from a home that has had pest activity or extermination in the last 3 months. Read their pickup terms and conditions before booking.
WhereA registered Manitoba non-profit charity, Canadian since 1931, with six thrift stores across Manitoba and all proceeds staying in Manitoba. Head office 70 Princess Street, Winnipeg. Use their Locations & Hours page for store addresses.
Visit their site →204-943-6435

Centre Flavie

Not stated - ask them
TakesFurniture, Appliances, Household goods, Clothing
CollectionNo pickup service is described on their donations page - it asks donors to bring items to 301 Archibald Street. Call 204-231-9513 before assuming a truck will come.
Where301 Archibald Street, Winnipeg, MB R2J 0W6
Visit their site →204-231-9513

Diabetes Canada - Declutter for Diabetes

Will collect, conditions apply
TakesClothing (all types), accessories and bags, Shoes and boots, Curtains, Bedding and bath items, Sleeping bags, Books, DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, Cameras, cell phones, PDAs, laptops, tablets, Toys, games and gaming consoles, Small household appliances (blenders, irons, hand mixers), Cookware, bakeware, cutlery and utensils, tableware, barware, Decorative accents, Sporting goods
Won't takeAll furniture, Beds and bedding parts, Large appliances, Televisions and computer monitors, Construction materials, Exercise equipment, Infant products, Automobile parts, Flammable products and hazardous materials, Marine vessels
CollectionFree home collection, but only when they have a scheduled run in your area — enter your postal code on their site to check. Items must be in sealed bags or boxes under 40 lb and left on the doorstep; loose items are not collected.
WhereA national home pick-up service. Diabetes Canada is also the named non-profit partner at four Winnipeg Value Village donation centres (Nairn, Jefferson, Pembina and Ellice), so dropping off there supports them. Book a pickup at https://declutterfordiabetes.ca/pickup
Visit their site →1-800-505-5525

Habitat for Humanity Manitoba ReStore

Will collect, free
TakesFurniture, Lighting and home decor, Flat-screen televisions, Renovation materials and hardware (clean, no nails, 8 feet and over), Carpet (new), Windows up to 6 ft (no sealed units), Kitchen and modular cabinets, medicine cabinets, Appliances - washers, dryers and stoves, 7 years old or less, Doors and flooring, Bathroom fixtures, claw foot tubs (no rust), Plumbing fixtures and accessories, tools, New moulding, Antiques
Won't takeAutomotive parts, Non-modular kitchen cabinets, China cabinets, Wooden dining room tables with matching chairs, Paint and toxic materials, Used carpet, Used beds and mattresses, Dishwashers, Computers or monitors, Small appliances, Non-functioning appliances, Blinds, Housewares, Fluorescent light fixtures, Used windows over 6 feet, Lumber with nails in it or under 8 feet, Shower doors, Jacuzzis
CollectionFree pickup of donations and larger items within city limits, including curbside. Items must be readily accessible - outside or in a garage; crews do not retrieve items from basements or other levels. A ReStore driver inspects each item and makes the final decision on what is taken. Book by calling Sheila at (204) 233-5160 ext. 220.
WhereThree ReStores in Manitoba - two in Winnipeg (60 Archibald St., 204-233-5160, and 1565 Inkster Blvd., 204-414-0603) plus Brandon. Locations and hours: https://www.habitat.mb.ca/restore/location-hours/
Visit their site →204-233-5160

MCC Thrift (Mennonite Central Committee)

Not stated - ask them
TakesClothing, shoes and accessories, Bedding and bath, Books and magazines, Media - records, tapes, CDs, DVDs and videos, Toys and games, Housewares, Home decor, Sports equipment, Antiques and collectibles, Furniture - limited locations only
Won't takeDamaged items - dirty, broken, stained, smoky, smelling, or with excessive pet hair, Baby safety equipment, Helmets, Blinds, Microwaves, Sofa beds, Cosmetics, shampoos and toiletries, Personal grooming items, Building materials, Chemicals, Printers, Large exercise equipment, Matches, lighters and fire extinguishers, Large appliances, Stickered yard-sale items
CollectionNo pickup service is stated on their donation page. Three categories are decided shop by shop rather than centrally - e-waste (computers, TVs, phones), seasonal items, and mattresses - so call your nearest shop before loading the car. Furniture is taken at limited locations only.
WhereFour MCC Thrift shops in Winnipeg: Kildonan MCC Thrift Shop, Sargent MCC Thrift Shop, MCC Furniture Thrift Shop, and Selkirk Ave MCC Furniture & Thrift Shop, plus a dozen more across Manitoba. Addresses and phone numbers are not on the shop list itself - use the shop finder at https://mccthrift.com/locations
Visit their site →

The Salvation Army Thrift Store

Drop off only
TakesClothing and linens, Footwear, Accessories, Housewares and small appliances, Computers and electronics, Books and media, Toys, Antiques and collectibles, Valuables
Won't takeFurniture, Beds, mattresses and box springs, Large appliances, Construction materials, Infant equipment such as car seats, cribs and strollers, Automobile parts and tires, Paint, flammable and hazardous materials, Pianos
CollectionTheir own donation page states plainly: they are unable to offer donation pick-up services. Everything must be dropped off at a store or Donor Welcome Centre. This is the most common mistake people make with Salvation Army in Canada - and note they take no furniture, beds or large appliances at all.
WhereOver 120 locations across Canada. Their site does not publish a province list - enter your city or postal code in the store locator at https://thriftstore.ca/locations to find a store or Donor Welcome Centre near you.
Visit their site →1-855-984-8378

Union Gospel Mission Winnipeg - Box of Blessings

Not stated - ask them
TakesClothing, Jackets and winter gear, Shoes and boots, Hats, Purses and belts, Linens and towels, New underwear
CollectionNo pickup service is advertised. They run a network of Box of Blessings donation bins - some still labelled TOSS BOXES - hosted at churches, businesses and community centres, and the full bin list with addresses is on their donation page.
WhereAround 50 Box of Blessings bin locations listed across Winnipeg and rural Manitoba, including Oakbank, Selkirk, Stonewall, Steinbach, Carman, Portage la Prairie and Winkler. UGM's own Charis Centre is at 271 Archibald Street, Winnipeg. Registered charity 119275758RR0001. program contact: Martin Chidwick, 204-943-9904 ext. 237.
Visit their site →204-943-9904

Value Village (Savers) Community Donation Centre

Drop off only
TakesClothing, Household goods
CollectionDrop-off only at the Community Donation Centre attached to each store; no pickup is offered. This is a for-profit retailer that pays a non-profit partner for what you drop off, and the partner differs by store - so if you care which charity benefits, check which one your nearest store is paired with first.
WhereSix Winnipeg stores, each listing its own non-profit partner: 3629 Portage Ave (Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg), 970 Nairn Ave, 942 Jefferson Ave, 1729 Pembina Hwy and 1695 Ellice Ave (all Diabetes Canada), and 1731 Kenaston Blvd Suite B (Canadian Red Cross). Store finder: https://stores.savers.com/mb/winnipeg/
A for-profit retailer, not a charity. It pays a nonprofit partner for donated goods — the partner differs by store, so ask at the door if that matters to you.
Visit their site →

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