Support your local community and make sure nothing is wasted by checking out this list of resources. Filter by region to find local thrift shops, borrowing libraries, recreation loan programs, and more near you. Please note this is not a complete list of resources available.
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Habitat for Humanity - The Restore
The ReStore is a building supply and home renovation store that accepts and resells new and gently-used building materials and home décor items. Proceeds from The ReStore help fund Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia. 81 Wright Avenue (Unit H), Dartmouth, NS B3B 1H4
Contact 902-405-3755 for more information.
Thrift Store
Halifax Region
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Household Items
Prescott Online Auction & Thrift Store
The Prescott Online Auction, started in December 2016, is one of our newest social enterprises. By use of Facebook, the Prescott Online Auction provides opportunities for community members to bid on a variety of items including home décor, kitchen supplies, toys, books, personal care, office, garden, seasonal items and small furniture.
Contact 902-454-7387 ext. 233 for more information.
Directions Council - Thrift Store
Halifax Region
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Clothing
Household Items
Cascades Thrift Shop
Treasures of all sorts, clothes, books, puzzles, movies, etc can be found at Cascades.
Contact 902-885-2300 for more information.
Directions Council - Thrift Store
Halifax Region
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Clothing
Household Items
Municipality of East Hants
Equipment available on loan including: snow shoes, igloo blocks, lacrosse sticks, softball gear, soccer and basketballs, scooters, skipping ropes, parachute, life jackets, compasses, and more.
Contact 902-883-2299 for more information.
Municipality
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Recreation Equipment
Uniacke Branch Public Library
Be Fit Kits, movies, books available.
Contact 902-866-0124 for more information.
Public Library
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Recreation Equipment
Technology
Tools
Elmsdale Branch Public Library
Be Fit Kits (outdoor activities like balls, skipping ropes, etc); padometers, radon detection kits, board games, a telescope, movies and books of course.
Contact 902-883-9838 for more information.
Public Library
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Recreation Equipment
Technology
Tools
All Good Things
Household items, clothing (all ages), shoes, etc.
Contact 902-758-3100 for more information.
Thrift Store / Not For Profit
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Clothing
Household Items
Rick's Riches
Household items, clothing (all ages), shoes, etc.
Contact 902-883-4910 for more information.
Directions Council - Thrift Store
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Clothing
Household Items
Dorcas' Place Thrift Shop
Lower Level of Riverview United Church; new to you clothing and household items. Will provide items to those in need at no charge.
Thrift Store
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Clothing
Household Items
Pugwash Library
Be Fit Kits available.
Contact 902-243-3331 for more information.
Public Library
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Recreation Equipment
River Hebert Library
Rent out snow shoes. Be Fit Kits are available.
Contact 902-251-2324 for more information.
Public Library
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Recreation Equipment
Advocate Library
Rent out snow shoes.
Contact 902-392-2214 for more information.
Public Library
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Recreation Equipment
Four Father's Memorial Library
They loan out snow shoes, fishing poles, basketballs, tennis rackets, soccer ball, and tents. They have pedometers, radon kits, and electronic energy meter kits. Loan out jigsaw puzzles, magazine, DVDs, and ebooks. They also have Be Fit Kits.
Contact 902-667-2549 for more information.
Public Library
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Recreation Equipment
Tools
Municipality of Cumberland Recreation
They have a winter equipment lend program. Residents can borrow snow shoes or skis from one of their centres.
Contact 902-667-2313 for more information.
Municipality
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Recreation Equipment
Town of Amherst Recreation
In partnership with the local YMCA and library they will loan out outdoor sports equipment.
Contact 902-667-6500 for more information.
Municipality
Colchester / East Hants / Cumberland Region
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Recreation Equipment