Mennonite Community Services
16 Talbot St. E N5H 1H4 Aylmer, ON, Canada

These puzzles would be great for a rainy day like today! Check out other great items on the online sales on our Aylmer Thrift Store page.

MCS is closed today for the holiday Monday. Services will resume (by phone, text, e-mail, and online) Tuesday, May 25. We hope you have a wonderful day!

You'll find unique antiques & collectibles in the most recent online sale items posted on our Aylmer Thrift Store page!

Do you know someone who plans to study post-secondary in an agricultural field? (no pun intended!) Tell them about this scholarship opportunity! The program was launched by a committee formed by council, staff and members of the 2010 Elgin IPM to award a county female and male student a $2,500 grant each to assist them in their agriculturally-related studies in college or university.

A great work opportunity planting peppers! For help with your resume and job search contact our employment services staff, 226-210-6800, [email protected] #letsgetyouhired #AylmerON #CanAmPeppers #agriculture #employment

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As we mentioned in our previous post about storytime on CHPD 105.9 De Brigj Radio, MCS staff are finding new ways to provide services during the lockdown. Here, FESPA Program Manager Netti Wall is ready at the Aylmer Resource Centre with care kits for contactless pick-up for our FESPA School students. Our FESPA staff are creatively putting together a new kit each week. Last's week's kit included activities for the preschoolers, and some baked oatmeal cookies for the whole fam...ily. The children's activities included colouring pages and a fun fine-motor skill activity (threading felt squares over a button onto a ribbon). We look forward to the time when we can meet in person again, but we're glad to send these kits home to our FESPA students and their preschoolers in the meantime.

Another great way to stay warm is to get moving! Lots of skates just posted in our Aylmer Thrift Store online sales. Have you done any skating this year? #AylmerON #thrift #skating

It's a good day for this warm comforter, made by our wonderful sewing volunteers! How are you keeping warm today? Aylmer Thrift Store

MCS Front Desk Staff Diana is recording children's stories in English at our radio station CHPD 105.9 De Brigj! Storytime will air at 11am on Tuesdays & Thursdays, and at 2:45pm on Saturdays and Sundays during our children's hour. Children can listen in at home with their families and practice their English listening & comprehension skills in a fun way!... Because our FESPA School program is not able to meet in person during the lockdown, this is one way to help serve the children who would normally attend our preschool readiness program. #LowGerman #Plautdietsch #EnglishLanguage #Canada #faithfullylinkingresourceswithneeds #AylmerON #smalltownbigheart

Listen to CHPD 105.9 De Brigj at noon today to hear the rest of the interview with Benny and Esther Fehr, missionaries in Bolivia!

A big thank you to our community for your support! We're celebrating one year in our new location for the Aylmer Thrift Store!

Celebrating one year of being in the new location for the Aylmer Thrift Store. Thank you to the community for all your support! Come see us for all your Christmas needs! 300 Talbot St. W, Aylmer, ON... #AylmerThrifttStore #Christmas #oneyear #thriftfinds #thriftscores #thrifttreasures #supportlocal #shop519 #AylmerON

Sneak peek at some furniture that will be at the Parking Lot Furniture Sale this Saturday, 10am-4pm! #thrift #aylmerthriftstore #forthegoodofcommunity #thriftfinds #furniture #ecoconscious #DIY #thrifttreasures #upcycling #homedecor

Hello.... is it me you're looking for? This is a one-of-a-kind look! Save the stress of strings of tangled lights with this gold tree replete with blue fiber optic lights! Aylmer Thrift Store... 300 Talbot St. W, Aylmer, ON Retail: Monday-Thursday 10am-4pm Friday 1pm-7pm Saturday 10am-4pm Donations Receiving: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10am-4pm #aylmerthriftstore #forthegoodofcommunity #christmas #supportlocal #shop519 #thriftfinds #thrifttreasures #athriftedchristmas #fiberoptics

Join us for another awesome outdoor furniture sale this Saturday! Social distancing will be in effect. #Aylmerthriftstore #AylmerON #shop519 #supportlocal #forthegoodofcommunity #MCSAylmer #nonprofit #thriftstorefinds #sustainability #thriftscores #thriftcommunity #ecoconscious #frugal #thrifty #thriftshopping #furniture #DIY #homefurnishing #decor

Stock up on teas, hot chocolates, baking supplies, and dried fruit to get you through this winter! All fair trade. Feel good knowing your purchase is doing good! Last day! Saturday, November 21, 9am-4pm Ten Thousand Villages Mini Festival Sale... 16 Talbot St. E, Aylmer ON, enter in back doors

Brand new Abilene cowboy boots! Size 10. A $400 dollar value - only $100 at the Aylmer Thrift Store! 300 Talbot St. W, Aylmer, ON... #Aylmerthriftstore #AylmerON #shop519 #supportlocal #forthegoodofcommunity #MCSAylmer #nonprofit #thriftstorefinds #sustainability #thriftscores #thriftcommunity #ecoconscious #frugal #thrifty #thriftshopping #Abilene #cowboyboots #country

We're thankful for the generosity of Phil Mauer Inc. and the skills of Jacob Berg for this donation to the Harvest Bowl project! #AylmerON #HarvestBowl #gleaning #generouscommunity #donorlove

Fair trade jewelry supports artisans around the world and makes a great gift for Christmas, birthdays, or just to let someone know you’re thinking of them Shop in person Saturday, November 21 9am-4pm... Back entrance at 16 Talbot St. E, Aylmer, ON Or order from home until November 27, pick up and payment Dec 3. Details on the MCS website. Ten Thousand Villages Mini Festival Sale (Please note that some of the earrings pictured are truly the only one of their kind and can’t be ordered.) #fairtrade #fashion

Do you have problems with your internet in Elgin County? Give your feedback to Elgin County through this online survey! #AylmerON #ElginCounty #internet #Ontario

Hey Buddy! Mary thinks this Peace by Chocolate maple cream filled chocolate might be just what you’re looking for.. (We also have Divine and Camino Amigos chocolate products) Shop in person Saturday, November 21, 9am-4pm at the back of 16 Talbot St E or order from home for pick-up and payment on December 3 (see MCS website for details). COVID-19 measures in effect.

Like it or not, ready or not, colder weather is coming! There are lots of coats, boots, scarves, mittens, and hats filling up the Aylmer Thrift Store. Why buy new when we might have what you need to be prepared for colder weather? #colddaysahead #radyornot #staywarm #thrifty #savemoney #Aylmerthriftstore #AylmerON #shop519 #supportlocal #forthegoodofcommunity #MCSAylmer #nonprofit #thriftstorefinds #sustainability #thriftscores #thriftcommunity #ecoconscious #thriftshopping #winterclothes #coats #boots #hats #toques #mittens

A beautiful 7 piece set of Vintage Hofbauer Collection lead crystal. Made in Germany. Ruby red and clear crystal. What a charming bird design! Find this collector item at the Aylmer Thrift Store, 300 Talbot St. W, Aylmer, ON. #HofbauerCrystal #MadeinGermany #Vintage #collectoritem #HofbauerByrdes

Harvest Bowl has started processing gleaned produce from local farmers to be dehydrated into soups for those in need! #harvestbowl #agriculture #food #helpingothers #celery #gleaning #dehydratedfood #soupseason #fall #autumn2020

Looking for some frugal options for those minor updates to your home? Why not stop in at the Aylmer Thrift Store to see if we have what you're looking for? Come in and check out the housewares corner of the store.... _ Aylmer Thrift Store Hours October 2020: Retail: Mon-Thurs 10am-4pm Fri 1pm-7pm Sat 10am-4pm Donations Receiving: Tues, Thurs & Sat 10am-4pm 300 Talbot St. W, Aylmer, ON #Aylmerthriftstore #AylmerON #shop519 #supportlocal #forthegoodofcommunity #MCSAylmer #nonprofit #thriftstorefinds #sustainability #thriftscores #thriftcommunity #ecoconscious #frugal #thrifty #thriftshopping #renos #DIY

Congratulations Eva! Eva Klassen De Wall has waited a very long time to become a Canadian citizen. She came to Canada in the 1980s, became a permanent resident, and raised her family here with her husband who is a Canadian citizen. MCS settlement staff assisted Eva in navigating the steps required to become a citizen. ... There were additional delays, due to COVID-19. But, now, finally, Eva has obtained her Canadian citizenship! MCS helped Eva log on to the online citizenship ceremony. Pictured are, from left, MCS Settlement Services worker Sue Thiessen, IRCC Citizenship Official Amy Arthur (on the screen), and Eva. Eva is very grateful! She says she now feels that she is finally home and not just a visitor in the place where she and her family call home. #immigrationmatters #mycitizenship #mcson #AylmerON #buildingcommunity #faithfullylinkingresourceswithneeds

Look stylish this fall in a Danier leather coat with fur collar. What a find! _ Aylmer Thrift Store 300 Talbot St. W, Aylmer, ON... October 2020 Hours: Retail: Mon-Thurs 10am-4pm Fri 1pm-7pm Sat 10am-4pm Donations Receiving: Tues, Thurs & Sat 10am-4pm #Aylmerthriftstore #AylmerON #shop519 #supportlocal #forthegoodofcommunity #MCSAylmer #nonprofit #thriftstorefinds #sustainability #thriftscores #thriftcommunity #thrifttreasures #ecoconscious #Danier #leather #jacketweather

Stop by to update your fall wardrobe, add to your home autumn ambiance, or find dishware to make and serve cozy hot drinks and harvest soups! #AylmerThriftStore #October #sweaterweather #donate #forthegoodofcommunity #shoplocal #supportlocal #shop519 #autumn #fall

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." - Dr. Seuss At the Aylmer Thrift Store you'll find books that make you laugh, books that make you cry, books that take you back in time, but mostly, books that make you smarter than you were before. :) . .... . . . Aylmer Thrift Store Hours September & October 2020: Retail: Mon-Thurs 10am-4pm Fri 1pm-7pm Sat 10am-4pm Donations Receiving: Tues, Thurs & Sat 10am-4pm 300 Talbot St. W, Aylmer, ON #Aylmerthriftstore #AylmerON #shop519 #supportlocal #forthegoodofcommunity #MCSAylmer #nonprofit #thriftstorefinds #sustainability #thriftscores #thriftcommunity #ecoconscious #organization #readingislearning #callingallbookworms #booksbooksandmorebooks #literaturelover

Take advantage of the harvest season and buy local buy fresh! Did you know there is a printed brochure and online map of where to find locally produced food? #buylocalbuyfresh #aylmerON #elgincounty #inseason