OUR VISION
A sustainable world where surplus goods are purposefully used to eliminate poverty and inequality.
Our mission
• Distribute surplus clothing and life essentials to those in need
• Connect donors with communities in need
• Protect the environment by diverting surplus goods from landfill sites
• Provide high quality, comprehensive employment programs
• Raise awareness of poverty issues, causes, and solutions
Who we are
Brands For Canada (BFC), a registered charity, was founded in 1991. We collect surplus and unsold new goods that would otherwise be liquidated, incinerated or end up in landfills. We de-label and redistribute the goods to families in need through partnerships with 160 charities, 1,200+ schools, colleges, and universities.
Geographic reach
BFC works across the country with fully functional programs in the Greater Toronto Area, Peel Region, Niagara Region, Ottawa, Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Montreal, Halifax, and many other smaller communities, including Indigenous communities. BFC’s network of partner agencies is continually growing.
Supporting people in need
Our distribution partner charities and schools assist families who are struggling with poverty and other life difficulties, including physical and intellectual disabilities.
Brands for Canada
Receives unsold goods Distributes to those in need Redirects from landfill
Canada’s #1 sustainable solution
New clothing, personal care items, and housewares kept out of landfills
200+ Brand donors
Leading Canadian brands, retailers,
and corporations
1,200+ schools, 160 Charities & Indigenous
Distribution partners
$52 Million donated
Annual retail value
$684 Million
Given to families in need
#1 Cost-efficient charity
For every $1 donated, we put $56 back
