My husband went to the Maple Ridge thrift store this morning. We wanted to donate a 6 year old…read morelazyboy brand loveseat which we paid $1,000.00 for. It's in very good condition as it was in storage for 2 years. My husband was told quote 'we don't want your junk.' My husband was shocked and called her a bitch, maybe he shouldn't have but, she deserved it, she was really really nasty! If the loveseat was junk it would have gone to the junkyard! She didn't even look at it. Just a nasty person.

Wonderful experience and meaningful initiative Today, I…read morecalled the store to inquire about opportunities to support individuals with diverse abilities. The staff was extremely friendly and courteous. A special shout-out to the manager who took the time to speak with me over the phone--her passion, awareness, and genuine commitment to adding value to the lives of individuals with diverse abilities truly stood out. I was thrilled after hearing about her approach and contributions. Highly recommend visiting this Trift store!

used to have very limited selection now limited selection and ridiculous prices! 5.99 for used…read moretowel. sewing machines for 60 or 80. Remember people thsee items are donated! this store isn't worth getting out of your car for.

This is a review of the Anacortes Salvation Army's food bank service. They have many other services…read moreas well as church functions, but the food bank is the only one I've ever had experience with. It is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-3:45. You can come once a month. You can go in for bread, I believe, as often as you need. First, I would like to say that I really appreciate the people and the service provided at the food bank. They really help people who are down on their luck, so to speak, and need a helping hand to get back on their feet. The way the food bank works is first, you have to sign up. You do this by bringing in IDs and address verification (a piece of mail, for example) for everyone in the household. If you have children, bring in their birth certificates. The good thing is that once you are in their system, you stay in their system even if you do not go for a year here and there. It is all computerized. After you sign up, you come in and take a number from the table in the middle of the room and wait to be called. Once called, you sit down with the intake specialist who will ask you whether you need toilet paper, a bar of soap, dog or cat food, and anything else specific. They try to meet specific needs if they have it in the back. Once your order is taken, you go back and sit down (yes, there are lots of chairs) and wait for your name to be called by the workers in the back. They will roll your groceries out on a cart that you can use to take the food to your car. The Salvation Army is very disability friendly with chairs and carts to help people who can't stand very long or carry things very far. While you wait to have your number or your name called, you can browse the bread and produce in the front room and take as much as you need. There is usually a free table as well that has odd things on it or expired things that need to go right away. The Anacortes Salvation Army gets an A+ for helping persons in need with food and for providing a disability friendly environment. The workers are very kind and compassionate, make eye contact, and smile. I highly recommend their services to supplement your food if you find yourself in an emergency.

I went to go drop off food at the food bank but I did not realize it was Presidents' Day on the…read more21st but I just wanted to make sure that the food you know that I'm not eating could be used to get used to someone I took all the expired food out though because I didn't feel comfortable giving expired food

This is a great organization. They have a little store where they sell fantastic resources for…read morechildren. You even get free kids magazines and stuff. Highly recommend the Adventures in Odyssey series.

From the owner: Helping strengthen families in Canada through education and support based on Christian principlesread more

I've had experience with Teen Challenge for years now. It's a non-denomination Christian…read morerecovery/discipleship program that's one year long that assists in straightening your life addictions out. This is not a drug rehab. Addiction comes in all forms be it porn, drugs, sex addiction, gambling, cheating, addiction to the internet, smoking, bad relationships and the list goes on. I've seen this program first hand, change peoples lives both men and women. I've witnessed people given hope when they've had no hope. I've seen the broken rise up and be filled with joy. The staff is caring, kind, compassionate yet they WILL hold you accountable to make you a better person. Many people spend an entire life making bad choices so one year is the minimum you need to get back on a righteous path. The program is about saving lives and saving families and putting them back together. There's an intake guy there named Tyson. He's a part of staff and also teaches bible study mentoring men. He's very kind, polite and will be extremely helpful and accommodating to get you in one of the centres that best suits you. He's the real deal this man! I GIVE A HUGE THUMBS UP FOR TEEN CHALLENGE!

From the owner: Addiction recovery and restoration. BC Teen Challenge exists to see men and women set free from…read morelife-controlling addictions. They offer a 12-month faith-based residential program and have four locations in British Columbia.