The Nanaimo Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store is a non-profit thrift shop operated by the Nanaimo Hospital Auxiliary. Staffed by volunteers,
Habitat for Humanity Nanaimo ReStore is a non-profit home improvement thrift store operated by Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island. It sells donated furniture, appliances, home accessories, and building materials, with proceeds funding local affordable housing projects. The store provides an opportunity for the community to support housing initiatives while keeping reusable items out of the landfill.