Welcome to Halifax's most epic clothing swap
Want to refresh your closet, give your unwanted clothes a new life, and work towards making your wardrobe more sustainable, all while supporting a great cause? Look no further than The Great Halifax Clothing Swap.
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How the swap works
Start by cleaning out your dresser drawers and decluttering your closet. Find items that are clean and in good condition (no stains/tears/odours) that you no longer wear. We accept clothing, shoes, and accessories for all ages, sizes, and identities. Read more about what to donate here.
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Upon entry to the swap, you will leave your donations at the sorting table by the entrance so that they can be added to the swap tables by our volunteers. Since the event is being held on the second floor of the Dalhousie Student Union Building, you will also have the option of leaving your donations at the front entrance to be brought up by volunteers. Leave bags of donations with our staff before you park your car to make it even easier! You are then free to peruse the clothing tables and keep any items you would like for yourself. There is no limit on the amount of clothing you can take. Once you've been through the swap tables, take a break to attend a panel or workshop, and return again later to see what has been added to the swap. There are no change rooms. Please bring a bag for your finds.
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Leftover items are donated to local charity at the end of the event.
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Proceeds from the event support local causes - the beneficiary of the next swap will be announced when the next event is announced. Subscribe to the newsletter to stay in the loop!
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Items we accept
In order to participate, we recommend a minimum of 5 pieces of swappable clothing, shoes, bags, and/or accessories. All genders, all orientations, all identities welcome. The emphasis is on women's clothing, but nothing that is in good, clean condition will be turned away. There is no maximum, and the more you donate, the better the swap will be for everyone!
Please ensure that donated items are:
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Clean, in good condition
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Free from odours, stains, broken hardware (e.g. zippers), holes, missing buttons, etc.
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We do not accept:
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Socks or underwear, unless they are new with tags
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Bras, unless they are in very good condition
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Bedding
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Think of it like this: If you wouldn't be excited to give it to a friend, it probably shouldn't be swapped.
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All items that are not successfully swapped on site are donated to Affirmative Ventures to support their job training and housing initiatives. To stay up to date on future events, subscribe to the newsletter.
