Ontarians can now donate gently used items without leaving home through a new free shipping program launched by The Salvation Army Thrift Store in partnership with PUDO Inc.
The initiative allows donors across Ontario to ship clothing, shoes and accessories to The Salvation Army Thrift Store at no cost. PUDO Inc. operates one of North America’s largest e-commerce pickup and drop-off networks.
“Our partnership with PUDO removes barriers for donors who might not live nearby one of our Thrift Stores,” said Tonny Colyn, national director of business development and sustainability at The Salvation Army Thrift Store. “By offering a free shipping service, we’re making it even easier for people to support their community while extending the lifecycle of usable items.”
The Salvation Army Thrift Store said the program is designed to make donating both convenient and sustainable. Donors can reuse boxes from online shopping deliveries, up to a maximum size of eight cubic feet, to ship their pre-loved items.
To participate, donors can visit www.thriftstore.ca/donation-shipping-in-ontario/ to create a free shipping label, pack their items, and drop them off at one of more than 500 PUDO point Counters across Ontario. These are located in participating convenience stores, dry cleaners and drug stores.
“Donations are truly at the heart of what we do,” Colyn added. “Each bag of clothing or pair of shoes dropped off through this program helps fund local Salvation Army programs and services that provide food, shelter, and hope to those who need it most.”
The organization said the partnership with PUDO reflects its continued focus on innovation, accessibility and environmental responsibility, helping Ontarians “give with purpose, protect the planet, and support their neighbours in need.”
The Salvation Army Thrift Store (National Recycling Operations) operates 95 thrift stores across Canada. The non-profit diverted more than 80 million pounds of items from landfills last year while generating funds to support local Salvation Army programs and emergency relief efforts.
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