Habitat’s ReStore is accepting some donations, selling items on the web

Looking to get rid of unwanted items or to purchase something for a DIY project? The Habitat for Humanity Peterborough and Kawartha Region ReStore can help with their contactless donation system and their new online store.

With the warmer weather, you may be reorganizing or spring cleaning your garage and basement and may end up with unwanted items you would like to donate. Both Peterborough locations of the Habitat ReStore will accept contactless donation drop offs of gently used items. You just have to call ahead and schedule an appointment; only scheduled items will be accepted.

Some of the items you can donate include electronics (working or not), scrap metal, appliances, furniture, lighting, plumbing, cabinets, building supplies, windows, doors, tools, books, movies, home decor, dishes, sporting equipment, clothing, shoes and accessories.

For a complete list of items that are acceptable donations, visit habitatrestorepkr.ca/donations. If you have something that you aren’t sure can be donated, just give them a call to find out.

You can also purchase previously donated items at the new online ReStore. Visit habitatrestore.kpr.ca to see what they have for sale. Items can also be viewed on the Habitat for Humanity Peterborough and Kawartha Region Facebook page, under the Shop link. There are large, clear photos of all items offered for sale along with details, price and location.

You’ll find tools for gardening and DIY projects; desks, chairs and shelves perfect for working at home offices; and bicycles for those wanting to get out for some exercise. Pay for it online, then make an appointment to pick it up contactlessly.

The site is updated daily, so check back often and if you can’t find what you are looking for, give them a call and they will check their stock.

“With the warmer weather, you may be reorganizing or spring cleaning your garage and basement ...”

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You can also purchase gift cards in predetermined or custom amounts. Buy a voucher for yourself or get one as a gift for someone else. You can even select from different card designs. Purchase it online and it will be emailed to yourself or the recipient.

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough and Kawartha Region is a nonprofit, non-denominational housing organization that builds safe and affordable homes for low-income families with volunteer labour and donations of money and materials.

The partnered families provide a required amount or physical labour and receive a hand-up in owning their own home with a zero per cent interest mortgage, no down payment and geared to income monthly payments.

For further information, call the Habitat ReStore nearest you. Habitat ReStore Peterborough North, 705750-1456, 300 Milroy Dr. and Habitat ReStore Peterborough South, 705742-8572, 550 Braidwood Ave.

Bottle drive

The Kinsmen Minor Football League (KMFL) is holding a drive-through fundraising bottle drive May 30 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the KMFL Clubhouse.

Social distancing for this event will be in place. Just drive up and open your trunk. Volunteers will remove your bagged or boxed bottles and cans. Donations of beer bottles, beer cans, as well as wine and spirit bottles will be accepted.

The KMFL Clubhouse is located at 910 High St., behind Austin Trophies. Support youth football and donate your empties.