# Preloved Gender-Inclusive Retailers Lode is Preparing its Bi-Annual Toronto-Based Clothing Drive By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-04-16 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clothing-drive References: [lode.to](https://lode.to/) Toronto-based [preloved online clothing store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyse-london-preloved), Lode, is busy preparing for its bi-annual Spring/Summer clothing drive and is now accepting donations from the community. Lode's clothing drive will offer gender-inclusive clothing for children between the ages of 0-12. The bi-annual clothing drive will be donating [free clothing to Toronto families](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-match-mums). For this year's clothing drive, Lode is accepting donations for all kid's sizes, monetary donations for gift cards, plastic storage containers, and cardboard boxes on April 24th, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at its 62 McGee Street location in Toronto. On the clothing drive donation day, Lode will offer a 'pay what you wish' clothing section and 100% of the proceeds will go towards the clothing drive initiative. Image Credit: [lode.to](https://lode.to/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Charity](https://www.trendhunter.com/charity) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Preloved Gender-inclusive Retail:** Preloved gender-inclusive retailers like Lode are disrupting the traditional retail industry by offering sustainable and inclusive options for consumers. - **Clothing Donation Drives:** Clothing donation drives like Lode's bi-annual event demonstrate a trend towards social responsibility and community involvement among retailers. - **Pay-what-you-wish Pricing Model:** Lode's 'pay what you wish' pricing model offers a disruptive approach to traditional retail pricing strategies by prioritizing accessibility and inclusivity over profit margins. ### Where This Applies - **Retail Industry:** The retail industry is seeing disruption from preloved and gender-inclusive retailers like Lode, who prioritize sustainability and inclusivity. - **Social Impact Industry:** Clothing donation drives like Lode's bi-annual event demonstrate the growing trend towards socially responsible business practices and community involvement. - **Nonprofit Industry:** Lode's bi-annual clothing drive event and pay-what-you-wish pricing model offer opportunities for nonprofit organizations to partner and benefit from the initiative's impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Closet-Clearing Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/closet-clearout-challenge.md) - [Jacket Rehoming Charity Iniatitives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nocoldshoulder.md) - [Pre-Loved Plaything Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovevery-preloved.md) - [Curated Cashmere Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noble-cashmere-co.md) - [Awareness-Raising Shoe Store Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soles4souls-canada.md) - [Branded Warm Clothing Donations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-of-lifewear.md) - [Timeless Knit Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudana-clothing.md) - [Charitable Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couture-for-a-cause.md) - [Parent-to-Parent Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blossoms.md)