Reduce landfill, donate to the Thrift Shop

Often people think that thrift store shoppers are looking for goods at a low price.  Of course, that is true for some but others are concerned about the environment.  You see, if you patronize Community Care’s Thrift Shop you’re in a place where people donate their used items and others buy them. That diverts usable items from the landfill.  The money that’s raised supports seniors to live at home. The effort gives volunteers a wonderful outlet for their time and talents – and affords them an opportunity to make new friends and socialize, too. There are many benefits – to the donors, shoppers, volunteers, seniors who need support and to the environment. The latter benefits everyone. This is an amazing shopping experience, something not to be missed!

Everyone knows the 3 Rs – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. This triple aim is a hierarchy where some activities are better for the environment than others. 

The best thing to do is to reduce what you buy and use. Reusing is the next best thing to do for the environment. Rather than throwing it out give it to a thrift shop run by a charity so that others can enjoy more use of these items.  Recycling is what needs to be done if you can’t reduce or reuse.

When you shop at Community Care’s Thrift Shop at 153 Main Street in Picton you’ll know that you’re reusing something another person no longer wants. Our Thrift Shop is operated by volunteers. Community Care is a not-for-profit agency that supports seniors who live here in your community. By shopping at and donating to the Thrift Shop you help your neighbours and the environment.

Community Care’s Thrift Shop volunteers accept donations of clothing for the whole family and good used household items. We will accept furniture, toys, dishes, craft supplies, coats, shoes, jewellery.  

Drop off your donation at 153 Main Street anytime during hours the shop is open – Monday 1-4pm, Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4pm. 100 per cent of the money raised stays right here in The County.  Call the shop at 613-476-1555 for more information.