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A Thrift Store

With Heart

The Loads of Love Charity Store in Chatham is more than just a thrift shop—it’s a hub of hope and compassion. Every purchase and donation helps support local families in need and fuels global missions that bring life-changing aid to vulnerable communities.


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Did you know?

100% of the work at Loads of Love Canada is done by volunteers.

Loads of Love uses a Thermonizer—a specialized heat-treatment system that eliminates potential pests and helps ensure donated items are safe and ready for reuse.

Your Impact: From Our Community to the World

Every donation and purchase helps meet real needs, bringing hope and Christ’s love—at home and abroad

THRIFTS STORE'S

LOCAL IMPACT

THRIFT STORE'S

GLOBAL IMPACT

When you shop or donate, you help us:

Foster dignity and hope by offering quality items in a clean, welcoming shopping environment.

Create volunteer opportunities that bring people together with a shared purpose.

Reduce landfill waste by giving second life to gently used items.

Support community members in need with affordable clothing, furniture, and household essentials through our referral program.

Provide emergency aid to local families facing crisis situations like fire, displacement, or financial hardship.

Resource other local charities with needed supplies and goods

When you shop or donate, you help us:

Send containers of humanitarian aid (clothing, tools, medical supplies) to countries in need.


Support the work of Global Partners as they share Christ’s love by alleviating poverty and bringing hope.

Respond to disasters with tangible help and ongoing support.

Through our Global Partners we...

Bring practical help and lasting support to communities facing crisis.

Share Christ’s love in practical, life-changing ways around the world.

Provide hope and resources to at-risk children and families in need.

Bring healing and hope by resourcing clinics and hospitals, providing life-saving medicines, and sponsoring life-changing surgeries for children and adults in need.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can you accept for donation?

Loads of Love gladly accepts

NEW or gently used donations:


  • Clothing
  • Shoes and boots
  • Furniture - beds, mattresses, box springs, sofas, dinette sets, chairs, lamps, end tables
  • Medical Equipment - beds, walkers, wheelchairs, canes, crutches
  • Bedding & Blankets
  • School Supplies
  • Toys and Games
  • Yarn and Fabric


Are there any items you cannot take?
  • Large appliances
  • Sofa Beds
  • Older TV's and stereos
  • China Cabinets
  • Entertainment units
  • King mattresses, box springs and frames
  • Headboards alone
  • Large desks over 3 feet long
  • Exercise equipment
  • Sewing Machines in cabinets
  • Stacking chairs
  • Organs/Pianos
I know someone in need of help in my community, can you help them?

Please fill out our contact form, and one of our volunteers will get back to you.

How do I learn more about how to volunteer?

Click on our Get Involved page to learn how you can join the Loads of Love Team

Visit our Thrift Store and Warehouse

127 Colborne St. Chatham,

Ontario, Canada

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Our Hours

Store Address:

127 Colborne St, Chatham


Store Hours:

Tue –Fri: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm,

Saturdays: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Referral Hours:

Tue – Thurs: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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Loads of Love

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Mailing Address

15 Prince St N Chatham,

Ontario, N7L 4J5, Canada

(519) 352-0911

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