Chez Vincent Thrift Store

The Okanagan Particular Council of The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is will be opening a 100% Charitable Chez Vincent Thrift Store in Kelowna. The store is expected to open in early fall 2026. More details to come soon.

Beginning September 10th, 2026, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday donations can be dropped off as per list below between 10 and 2 pm. The Penticton Conference of St. Vincent de Paul intends to setup a place and process for dropping off donations in Penticton for the thrift store in Kelowna. Proceeds from the Chez Vincent Kelowna Thrift Store are distributed to St. Vincent de Paul Conferences throughout the Okanagan, including Penticton.

We are looking for clean, gently used, good-quality items that are ready to be enjoyed by a new owner. Every item donated to Chez Vincent helps support the work and mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the Okanagan Valley.

Donations We Are Looking For:

Clothing & Accessories – Fall & Winter

Clothing & Accessories – Fall & Winter

Women’s & Men’s
Footwear
Handbags & purses
Belts, scarves
Winter coats, boots, hats and gloves
Jewelry, stands and boxes

Housewares & Kitchen

Housewares & Kitchen

Dishes, glassware and mugs
Pots, pans and bakeware
Cutlery and kitchen utensils
Small kitchen appliances, kettles, coffee makers, toasters, etc.
Serving dishes and decorative kitchen items

Home Décor & Other

Home Décor & Other

Pictures, artwork and frames
Lamps in working condition
Vases, baskets and decorative items
Velvet non slip hangers
Seasonal and holiday décor (Halloween and Christmas)
Small household furnishings 
Indoor house plants
Plant pots
Antiques & Collectables
Fans, heaters
Flat Screen TV’s
Hair accessories, curling irons, blow dryers, etc.
New unopened beauty products
New unopened toiletries, shampoos, toothbrushes and paste, lotions, perfumes. etc.
Backpacks, computer bags, suitcases

Linens

Linens

Towels
Blankets and throws
Comforters and quilts
Sheets, pillow cases
Tablecloths and other household linens
Pillows

Books, Games & Miscellaneous

Books, Games & Miscellaneous

Books, novels, special interest (please no course books)
Puzzles and board games with all pieces
Computer games
Craft and hobby supplies, yarn, sewing, scrapbooking, etc.6
Office supplies
Greeting cards, party supplies
Pet supplies
Electronics, speakers, bluetooth items, headphones, computer monitor, etc.
Tools
Fishing & camping supplies (in season)
Musical instruments, music memorabilia, band t-shirts

    What Does “Donation Ready” Mean?

    • “Would I feel comfortable giving this item to a friend or family member?”
    • “Would I purchase this item from a thrift store?”
    • “Are all cords in good shape? Good working order?”
    • If the answer is yes, we would be happy to receive it!

    Please ensure donations are:

    • Clean and freshly laundered, where appropriate
    • Free from stains, tears, excessive wear, pet hair and strong odours
    • Complete, with no missing or broken pieces, In good working condition
    • Safe and suitable for resale, In season where possible

    Please do not donate items that are broken, heavily worn, stained, soiled, mouldy or otherwise unsuitable for resale. Disposing of unusable donations creates an additional cost for the Society and takes resources away from our mission.

    This is a wonderful time to look through your closets, cupboards, bookshelves and storage areas for quality items you no longer use. Your donations will help us manage a welcoming, affordable community thrift store while supporting the important work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

    As a general rule, we will not have a children’s section in the store (clothing). We will have a section of books and games for kids. If you would like to donate children’s items, we will love to have them to include in our Christmas shopping inventory and for an annual sale at Spring break/Easter. 

    Please note: due to strict regulations regarding children’s items, we can not accept cribs, strollers, car seats or bike helmets.

    You can contact the store directly as follows:

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