Great Things in Store Halifax

07/06/2022

Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank needs twin, double and queen sized mattresses! If you or someone you know is able to donate a mattress or box spring, please call (902) 377-4775 or send an email to [email protected].

HELP! WE NEED MATTRESSES!

Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank is in desperate need of twin, double and queen sized mattresses. Twin and queen box springs are also in high demand. We ask that any mattresses donated NOT have stains, rips, tears or other visible damage.

If you or someone you know is able to donate a mattress or box spring, please call (902) 377-4775 or send an email to [email protected].

07/04/2022

Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank is offering summer student jobs! If you are a high school or university student interested in joining our team for the summer, please send your resume to [email protected].

SUMMER STUDENT JOBS ARE AVAILABLE AT PARKER STREET!

Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank is looking for friendly, hardworking high school and university students to join our team for the summer. The available summer student job positions are Driver Assistant and Thrift Store Clerk.

If you are interested in spending your summer at Parker Street, please send your resume to [email protected]. For more information about our available summer student job positions, call (902) 425-2125 or email us at [email protected].

06/14/2022

Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank needs food warehouse volunteers! If you are interested in joining our volunteer team, please send an application to [email protected] or apply online at parkerstreet.org/joinus/

HELP! WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!

Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank is looking for friendly, compassionate and hardworking individuals to join our team as volunteers. Volunteers will be required to help sort dry goods or fresh foods in our food warehouse. We are hoping to fill positions between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

All food warehouse volunteers must be able to safely lift 50+ lbs, be a strong team player and have general food safety knowledge. Primary duties include checking the quality of food items, storing consumable foods in their correct place and disposing of spoiled items properly in the compost, recycling or garbage as required.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us at [email protected] or apply online at parkerstreet.org/joinus/

06/08/2022

By supporting Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank and the work we do, you enter us to WIN $20,000 from CanadaHelps! Every $1 donated in the month of June counts as an entry.

Donate today at parkerstreet.org/donate/

This summer, give back to your community by donating funds or food items (canned or fresh) to Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank, Nova Scotia’s largest independent food and furniture bank. With YOUR help, we are able to assist upwards of 1,000 families a month with supplementary food items, furniture and emergency assistance.

By supporting us and the work we do, you enter Parker Street to WIN $20,000 from CanadaHelps! Every $1 donated in the month of June counts as an entry.

Donate today at parkerstreet.org/donate/

06/07/2022

Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank needs Russian language volunteers! If you are someone who speaks Russian and/or Ukrainian and wants to volunteer with us, please send an application to [email protected] or apply online at parkerstreet.org/joinus/

WE NEED RUSSIAN LANGUAGE VOLUNTEERS!

Due to a recent influx of Ukrainian clients, Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank is in need of volunteers who are able to communicate in Russian and/or Ukrainian. We are looking for friendly, helpful volunteers who are proficient in Russian language to help in registration for our Food Services and Furniture Services Programs.

Help us give a warm welcome to Nova Scotia’s Ukrainian refugees by volunteering your time and expertise today! Send your application to [email protected] or apply online at parkerstreet.org/joinus/

06/03/2022

We are proud to be participating in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge again this year! At Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank, we strive to help families and individuals in our community by giving them daily access to fresh, healthy foods.

This year, we have seen a 30 per cent decrease in food donations due to inflation and the rising cost of living in Nova Scotia. During the month of June, every dollar or can of food you donate makes a difference.

If you CAN give a CAN because we CAN. Donate today at parkerstreet.org/donate/

05/30/2022

*SOLD* Two Piece Wood Dresser Set (Light Damage)

Our two-piece dresser set, “Bert and Ernie,” are ready for a new roommate! “Bert,” the highboy dresser, has 4 drawers perfect for those needing storage for clothing. “Ernie,” the double dresser, has a whopping 7 drawers! Anyone that welcomes the duo into their home will have no need to stress over lack of stowage. ASKING PRICE IS $150 FOR THE PAIR.

Please note that there is light damage to the double dresser, “Ernie,” as detailed in picture number four. The furniture duo is otherwise in good condition.

Measurements:
Highboy dresser: 43” Height, 32” Length, 18” Width
Double dresser: 33” Height, 49” Length, 18” Width

05/30/2022

*SOLD* Two Metal and Faux Leather Bar Stools (Perfect Condition)

Our pair of metal and black faux leather bar stools, “Grant,” are minimal, stylish and in perfect condition. “Grant” also has a metal foot stool built in. ASKING PRICE IS $50 FOR THE PAIR.

Measurements: 38” Full height, 27” Seat height, 22” x 22” Seat

05/25/2022

Great Things in Store Halifax’s Senior Discount Day is coming up! This Friday, May 27, all seniors receive an extra special discount of 50% off clothing, 25% off housewares, 20% off groceries and 10% off furniture.

Senior Discount Day runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or from store opening to close. See in store for more details.

05/20/2022

*SOLD* Cheetah/Leopard Print Dining Chairs (Set of 6)

Our set of six cheetah/leopard print dining table chairs, “Carol,” is a flawless and fierce addition to any dining room. All six chairs are in perfect condition. The “Carol” set is available with or without her partner, “Amanda,” the beautiful solid wood dining table. ASKING PRICE IS $80 FOR THE CHAIRS ALONE. ASKING PRICE IS $260 FOR THE SET (TABLE AND CHAIRS).

Measurements are available upon request.

05/20/2022

*AVAILABLE* Solid Wood Dining Table (Perfect Condition)

Our beautiful solid wood dining table, “Amanda,” comes with four leaves and is in perfect condition. ASKING PRICE IS $200 FOR THE TABLE ALONE.*

Measurements: 30” Height, 60” x 41” Tabletop

*Please note that the option to buy "Amanda" with a set of 6 chairs is no longer available.

If you are interested in purchasing this item, please message us here on Facebook or email us at [email protected]

05/20/2022

*SOLD* Two Metal and Wood Bar Stools (Perfect Condition)

Our two metal and wood bar stools are in perfect condition, have a sturdy back and come with navy blue seat cushions.

Measurements: 41” Full height, 25” Seat height, 17” x 17” Seat