non-profit thrift store in support of Adeara Recovery Centre

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two day sale event

Mark your calendars for More Than a Fad's TWO-DAY SALE EVENT!!This Thursday and Friday, August 24 -25, not only will the store be 50% off, but we are also bringing back the Back Yard Bin Sale on Friday only! Save 50% off all in-store purchases and shop our $2 bin sale outside behind the store.And come hungry because Oh For Food Sakes food truck will be serving delicious fusion dishes on Thursday from 11AM - 2PM. Thursday, August 24th: open 10AM - 8PM 50% off the entire store & Oh For Food Sakes food truck.  Friday, August 25th: open 10AM - 5PM  50% off the entire store & back yard $2 bin sale. You’ll access the back yard sale by walking...

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Back Yard Sale

This Saturday, June 10, we are having a huge Back Yard Sale out back behind the Southside store. All items available for purchase will be $2.00 or LESS! You’ll be able to shop for clothes, shoes, hard goods, books and toys from our warehouse stock that has not been merchandised yet!  You’ll access the sale by walking through the store and coming out through the furniture bay. Don’t worry; we will have signs to guide you.  Mark your calendars for this Saturday, June 10, 10 AM – 4 PM at our Southside location, 6924-68 Avenue.   Follow us @more.than.a.fad  

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Kingsway Location Closing & Sale

To our valued customers & supporters, with much sadness, we announce that More Than a Fad Kingsway location’s last day open will be June 10, 2023. This decision, made by the governing board, has been difficult as we have loved this location and community!  Thank you for shopping and spreading the word about our stores. Your purchases are having an impact through the work of Adeara Recovery Centre, and we hope to continue growing that impact through More Than a Fad. We invite you to continue to come and support us at our Southside location.  We would like to express our gratitude towards the remarkable team of staff and volunteers who have worked at our Kingsway store. We honour all...

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Westpoint Location Closing

To our valued customers, With much sadness, we announce that More Than a Fad’s Westpoint location will close effective October 29, 2022. This decision, made by the governing board, has been difficult as we have loved this location and community. Despite the opportunity, our growth could not be sustained in this venture just yet. Therefore, we have decided to scale back our operations to two stores only, Kingsway and Southside. Thank you for shopping and spreading the word about our stores. Your purchases are having an impact through the work of Adeara Recovery Centre, and we hope to continue growing that impact through our thrift stores. While this change is a loss, it is also an opportunity. Our team is...

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More Than a Fad is Turning Two!

More Than a Fad is turning TWO on Saturday, July 2, and you're invited to celebrate with us at our Southside location!! The day will be filled with celebrations, draw prizes, a food truck, an opportunity to learn more about @adeararecovery, countless thrifted treasures and perhaps even a sale!! Keep your eyes peeled to our social media all week long as we celebrate the countless individuals, groups, churches, businesses and foundations that have supported More Than a Fad over the past two years.  Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for all the birthday details and celebrations! @more.than.a.fad  

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