When you make household donations in the Fraser Valley to Big Brothers Big Sisters, you directly support mentorship programs that help local youth reach their full potential. Gently used household items donated through our bins, free home pickup, or local Value Village locations are sold to generate funds for our mentoring programs. Every donated item contributes financially to programs designed to provide positive mentorship opportunities throughout the Fraser Valley.

Schedule a Free Household Donation Pickup

Can’t visit a drop-off point? Arrange a convenient, free home pickup for your household donations anywhere in the Fraser Valley.

How to Arrange Your Pickup:

Before scheduling, confirm the accepted household items. Book your pickup today and support local mentorship initiatives.

Find a Donation Bin in the Fraser Valley

Use our interactive map to find the nearest household donation bin in your community, making it easy to support mentorship programs.

How It Works:

  • Identify a convenient donation bin location using our map.

  • Prepare your household donations according to our guidelines.

  • Drop off your items, confident your contributions directly fund local mentorship programs.

View Donation Bin Map

Drop Off Household Items at Value Village

Support mentorship programs by donating household items directly at these Value Village locations:

Revenue from your donated goods provides essential funding for programs benefiting youth in the Fraser Valley.

Accepted Household Donation Items

Your gently used household items can significantly impact our local youth mentorship programs. Items accepted include:

  • Small kitchen appliances (in working condition)

  • Household décor and accessories

  • Dishes, cookware, and utensils

  • Bedding, linens, and towels (clean and gently used)

  • Toys and games (complete and functional)

To see the full list of accepted items, please visit our accepted items page.

Donate Books and Clothing

Alongside household items, we also accept gently used clothing and books. These donations are similarly sold to our partner, Value Village, to provide ongoing financial support for mentorship initiatives in the Fraser Valley.

Frequently Asked Questions – Household Donations

Can I donate furniture or large appliances?

We do not accept furniture or large appliances. Only small household items listed on our accepted items page can be donated due to space and processing limitations.

Do my household items need to be boxed or bagged separately?

For ease of handling, please securely box or bag your household items separately from clothing and books. Clearly labeling them helps with efficient processing and collection.

Are electronics accepted for household donations?

We accept small, working electronics such as kitchen appliances, radios, or lamps. Large electronics, such as televisions or computers, cannot be accepted.

What happens to donated items that cannot be resold?

Items that are unsuitable for resale are responsibly recycled or repurposed whenever possible. Our goal is to minimize waste and ensure maximum benefit to the community.

Can local businesses arrange recurring household donation pickups?

Yes, businesses, schools, and community groups in the Fraser Valley can schedule ongoing pickups for household donations. Contact our team directly to coordinate recurring donation schedules.

Please note: Donations are no longer accepted at Big Brothers Big Sisters offices.