Where to Save Money on Basic Necessities in Whatcom County

This was the first resource list I created and distributed to the members of the WorkSource Whatcom Job Club.  I welcome additions and updates to this list.


Appliances

Appliance Depot:  used washers, dryers, ranges, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, microwaves.  802 Marine Dr, 527-2646

Bartering

Trade your goods and/or services with another someone who has goods and/or services you need.  This costs neither of you any money at all.

Babies & Children

Half Pints Children's Consignment:  used infant’s & children’s clothing, books, toys, strollers, car seats & baby gear.  2701 Meridian St, 734-0880

Little Bugs:  used children’s clothing, toys & furniture.  2400 Yew St, 756-0507

The Little Red Wagon:  used baby’s & children’s clothing, toys, books & baby gear.  1889 Front St, Lynden, 354-7955

Tots to Teens:  used clothing for babies, children & teens; toys, baby gear.  1740 LaBounty Dr #2, Ferndale, 383-0919

Wee Ones Reruns:  used children’s clothing, toys & furniture.  1938 James St, 733-6794

Books

Eclipse Bookstore:  used books.  1104 11th St, 647-8165

Henderson Books:  used books.  116 Grand Ave, 734-6855

Library sales:  used books.  Check with your local library for dates and locations.

Michael's Books:  used books.  109 Grand Ave, 733-6272

Village Books:  used books.  1200 11th St, 671-2626
Whatcom County Public Library System: Instead of purchasing books, why not check them out for free? We don't need to own books to enjoy them.

Building Materials

RE Store:  used building and home improvement materials, fixtures.  2309 Meridian St, 647-5921

Clothing

Better Than New:  new & used clothing for women, men & children.  405 E. Holly St, 933-4647

Buffalo Exchange:  used clothing for women & men.  1209 N. State St, 676-1375

Clothes Rack:  used women’s clothing.  1905 James St, 738-7759

Keiko.Keiko:  used women’s clothing.  2518 Meridian St, 303-2249

Labels Women’s Consignment Store:  used women’s clothing & accessories.  1512 Ellis St, 738-0333

Labels Women’s Consignment Store #2:  used women’s clothing & accessories.  436 W Bakerview, 676-1210

Project Hope:  free interview clothes for women & men; requires appointment.  205 South BC Ave, Lynden, 354-4673

Re-Threads:  used women’s clothing.  1311 Railroad Ave, 733-2610

Salvation Army, Family Services Department :  free used interview clothes for women & men. 2912 Northwest Ave, 733-1410

The Sharing Shop, Opportunity Council:  free interview clothes; requires appointment.  1111 Cornwall Ave Ste C, 734-5121

YWCA Back-To-Work-Boutique:  free used interview clothes for women; requires appointment.  1026 North Forest, 733-9143

Clothing and Miscellaneous

Assistance League of Bellingham Thrift & Gift:  used clothing for women & men; household items, furniture, electrical items, books, toys.  1322 Cornwall Ave, 738-2803

Bellapalooza:  used clothing; bicycles, sporting goods, household items, 2404 Meridian St, 255-2010

Goodwill:  used clothing for women, men & children; household items, furniture, electrical items. electronics, books, toys.  1115 E Sunset Dr, 752-2080

Salvation Army:  used clothing for women, men & children; household items; furniture; electrical items; electronics, books, toys.  1515 Birchwood Ave, 733-1350

Value Village:  used clothing for women, men & children; household items; furniture; electrical items; electronics, books, toys.  3990 Meridian St, 733-2333

We Care of Whatcom County:  used clothing for women & men ($3/bag, $5/2 bags); used furniture.  3550 Meridian St Ste 2, 647-5415

Wise Buys Shop:  used clothing for women, men & children; furniture, housewares.  1224 N. State St, 734-0202

Electronics

ReLectronics:  used  computers, printers, scanners, faxes, other types of electronic devices. 

 2422 E. Bakerview, 734-1235

Safe and Easy Recycling:  used computers, monitors, televisions, cell phones, electronics; a participant in the State Recycling Program. 4131 Hannigan, 715-3279

Food and Household Items

Deals Only:  beyond-expiration-date food staples, cleaning supplies, household items.  2331 James St, 671-5152

Furniture

Hardware Sales Office:  used office furniture, file cabinets, desks.  2012 King St, 734-4888

Miscellaneous

Pace's Salvage:  Insurance salvage:  furniture, electronics, food, clothing, tools, gift items.  4092 Pacific Highway & 4233 Guide Meridian, 738-0510

Personal items

Above and Beyond Shop, Hope House, Catholic Community Services:  provides hygiene, personal care, diapers, school supplies, light bulbs, soaps and supplies which cannot be purchased with food stamps.  Call to set up an appointment. 676-2178 x 4005

Compiled by Aurela Sequoia

Last updated July 2010