Furniture Banks (FBs) are not-for-profit organizations designed to provide free, quality used household furnishings to individuals and families in need. According to the Furniture Bank Association of North America, there are five recognized FBs across Canada, including one in British Columbia, one in Nova Scotia, and three in Ontario.

The following research report examines different furniture bank models, the impacts of furniture banks, and the need for a furniture bank in Guelph and Wellington. The full report can be accessed here: Furniture Banks.