Come find second-hand, treasured threads for all ages and sizes at our clothing swap. Donations accepted Friday, October 24th; free shopping on Saturday, October 25th!
Dates & Times
- Donation Intake Day: Friday, Oct 24th, 3:30pm-6:30pm.
- Free Shopping Day: Saturday, Oct 25th, 10:00am-3:30pm.
- Where: Both events at Meaden Hall, 120 Blain Road, (below the Legion)
Clothing donations are not necessary to participate in the shopping day.
Remember to bring a reusable shopping bag. Cash donations are appreciated and go directly to cover the cost of Swap events.
Clothing Drop-Off
Items accepted: Freshly laundered and odour-free, male/female/kids baby clothing (outerwear, shirts, sweaters, coats, pants, dresses, pyjamas).
Items excluded: Underwear, socks, shoes, accessories, items with noticeable stains or holes.
We would really appreciate pre-sorting by size and type before arrival for donation.
For Example:
Kids – 0-1, 1-2T, 3-4
Women’s – t-shirts, sweaters, skirts and pants
Men’s – pants, sweaters, long sleeves
Clothing Swap Volunteers Wanted!
Our amazing Transition Salt Spring Clothing Swaps wouldn’t be possible without passionate and dedicated volunteers!
We are currently recruiting volunteers to assist with clothing donation intake and set up on Friday afternoon, October 24 and Free Shop Day Saturday, October 25th. If you can spare 2-4 hours for a great cause, please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Andria Scanlan.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to do some early bird shopping!
Why It Matters
The fashion industry is responsible for 8-10% of global CO₂ emissions, and Canadians discard 500 million kilos of textiles annually. Swapping, reusing, and repairing clothes is a powerful way to cut waste and curb emissions.
Last year, over 550 community members came together at Transition Salt Spring’s Slow Down Salt Spring Clothing Swap, keeping more than 900 kilos of clothing out of the landfill!
Whether you’re clearing out that brown coat you never wear, those pants that never quite fit, or are just ready for something fresh, this is your chance to swap, don’t shop.
Let’s reduce waste, refresh our wardrobes, and support sustainable fashion together.
This event is made possible by Transition Salt Spring and the CRD.