A recent TV news piece that also highlights the above organization started by Alnoor Dhalla from Calgary.
Business booming for thrift stores
Updated: Fri Feb. 27 2009 17:04:25 ctvcalgary.ca
Thrift stores are having a hard time keeping up with demand for inexpensive goods. Last year, most stores and charities were refusing to take donations because of a glut in supply.But this year, demand is stripping the shelves almost as quickly as staff and volunteers can stock them.
Video report at the source.
http://www.feedaneed.ca/index.htm