The Furniture & Appliances Aid ministry receives quality donated furniture and appliances, sells them through our store, and uses the proceeds to support North Okanagan Valley Gleaners ministries. We also donate a portion of furniture back into the local community through partner organizations that serve people in need.
Phone: 250-549-1123
Email: novgleanersstore@gmail.com
All donated furniture is placed for sale at our store. We are also connected with local churches, NeighbourLink, the Vernon Women’s Transition House Society, the John Howard Society, NOYFSS, and other local organizations. Through these partnerships, we donate 10% of our furniture back into the local community to support people in need.
We accept most good-quality furniture and appliances. However, we cannot accept furniture from a smoker’s home or furniture with animal markings, such as pet hair or stains. Appliances must be in good working condition. Mattresses must be relatively new and free from stains or tears, and we always inspect them for bed bugs.
We receive donated furniture and appliances from private donors throughout the North Okanagan. We also receive donations from local furniture businesses.
Donating furniture and appliances helps support the ministries of North Okanagan Valley Gleaners. Every $100 of donated furniture helps produce nearly 2,000 meals for hungry people around the world.
Donating also helps care for the environment by keeping usable items out of the landfill. It can also be more convenient than selling items privately, which often requires time, effort, and may bring little reward.
While we may not be able to find housing for the homeless, we can help provide furnishings. Through local partnerships, donated furniture can support individuals and families who need help making a house feel like home.
The store is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The store is closed on all statutory holidays, as well as the accompanying Saturday.
Donated furniture and appliances make a real difference. Items sold through the store help fund Gleaners ministries, and every $100 of donated furniture helps produce nearly 2,000 meals for hungry people around the world.
We also work with local churches and community organizations, including Turning Points, Vernon Women’s Transition House Society, OKIB (Okanagan Indian Band), NOYFSS, and others, to donate 10% (or more) of our furniture back into the local community.
We accept many types of good-quality furniture and appliances. Donations should be clean, usable, and in sellable condition.
For single items, please bring your donation directly to the store.
For large items or multiple items, call us at 250-549-1123 to arrange pickup. Please note that pickup scheduling may be delayed by up to two weeks depending on demand.
We accept most good-quality furniture and appliances, including larger household items.
We are unable to accept:
If you would not offer the item to family or friends because of its condition, it is likely not something we can use.
Pictures are helpful when discussing possible donations. They allow us to better understand the condition and type of item you would like to donate. Final acceptance is determined at the store.
There are several ways to donate. For single items, we ask that you bring them directly to the store.
For large items or multiple items, please call 250-549-1123 to arrange a pickup. Please be patient, as our pickup schedule may be delayed by up to two weeks due to the number of deliveries already scheduled.
We accept furniture and appliances based on their condition and sellability. Clean, quality furniture that is not heavily worn is ideal.
A helpful rule is this: if you would not offer the item to family or friends because of its condition, it is likely not something we can use.
Photos are very helpful. They allow us to understand what you would like to donate and give us a chance to determine whether the item is likely to be sellable.
Please note that final acceptance is determined at the store, since photos may not show the full condition of the item.
We can usually accommodate donations year-round. However, there may be times when we need to consider how full the store is and how long it may take for certain items to sell.
We look for larger household furniture and appliance items. We do not accept renovation items or small knick-knacks.
Volunteers are an important part of the Furniture & Appliances Aid ministry. There are many ways to serve, including:
This is a rewarding and active environment where volunteers can connect with others and give back to the community.
To volunteer, call the store manager at 250-549-1123, ask for a volunteer application form at the front desk, or email novgleanersstore@gmail.com.
Volunteers are needed during the following times:
Monday to Friday:
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Closed on statutory holidays and the accompanying Saturday.
Our team includes a wide range of volunteers, each bringing different skills. There are opportunities to help in the store, sell furniture, operate the till, clean donated items, assist with repairs, or help lift and move furniture.
If none of these roles are the right fit, there are also many other volunteer opportunities available at our plant.
Volunteering with this ministry is a rewarding way to give back. It is an active, people-focused environment where volunteers can connect with others while supporting meaningful work in the community and beyond.
To volunteer, contact the store manager at 250-549-1123, ask for a volunteer application form at the front desk, or email novgleanersstore@gmail.com.
Volunteers are needed Monday to Friday during the following shifts:
9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
11:00 AM to 3:30 PM
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Volunteers are also needed on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Every gift of time, food, furniture, equipment, or funds helps North Okanagan Valley Gleaners provide food and medical aid to people in need around the world. Whether you volunteer or donate, you become part of a practical, life-giving mission. Call 250-549-1123 or email novgleanersstore@gmail.com to get started.
