THRIFT STORES

The Salvation Army accepts gently used merchandise to be refurbished and resold at our thrift stores. Please feel free to ask about any particular donation which may "fall between the cracks".

For any questions or to arrange for pick-up of larger donations in the metro area, call the Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) at 1-800-SA-TRUCK.
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Acceptable Items To Donate

Clothing

all gently used women's, men's, and children's clothing, including shoes and accessories

Household

all gently used domestic items such as towels sheets, curtains, throw rugs, etc

Bric-a-brac

all kinds of items you would find in the kitchen and bathrooms, plus nick-knacks, pictures, books, toys, games, baskets, sporting goods, tools, etc

Small Appliances & Electronics

all items that are in good working order. Note--We do not have facilities to repair broken or non-working items.

Large Appliances

clean and in good working order

Furniture

all gently used furniture without unsightly stains, rips or odors

Unacceptable Items

-Automotive parts unless they are brand new
-TVs and computer monitors (except flat screen)
-Used household cleaners, paints, chemicals or other toxic waste
-Mattresses & box springs if they are broken or soiled, no waterbeds
-Built-in appliances including water heaters and water softeners
-Trash compactors, dishwashers and air conditioners
-Steel desks - the old "steelcase" version
-Medical supplies and equipment
-Humidifiers and dehumidifiers
-Upright pianos, pipe organs and cabinet style record players
-Used carpeting and padding
-Encylopedias and magazines
-Typewriters and sewing machines
-Infant and childrens car seats (legal issues)

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Twin Cities Thrift Stores
Location Donation Hours Store Hours
Blaine (map)
10747 University Ave. N.E.
763-862-1898		 Monday – Saturday
9 a.m.– 8 p.m.		 Monday – Saturday
9 a.m.– 8 p.m.
Burnsville (map)
14101 Irving Ave.
952-435-7462		 Monday – Saturday
9 a.m.– 8 p.m.		 Monday – Saturday
9 a.m.– 9 p.m.
Columbia Heights (map)
3929 Central Ave.
612-782-3828		 Monday – Saturday
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Monday – Saturday
9 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Elk River (map)
321 Baldwin Ave.
763-274-2764		 Monday - Saturday
9 a.m. - 9 p.m.		 Monday - Saturday
9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Mpls. - Main Store (map)
900 N 4th St.
612-332-5855		 Monday - Saturday
7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.		 Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Mpls. - Nicollet (map)
3740 Nicollet Ave.
612-822-1200		 Monday – Friday
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 		Monday – Friday
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Unidale - St. Paul (map)
572 University Ave W
651-789-0099		 Monday – Saturday
9 a.m.– 8 p.m.		 Monday – Saturday
9 a.m.– 8 p.m.

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Donation Day Events
A donation truck will be on hand to collect clothing, household goods and furniture. Locations and times are listed below.

Bloomington - MDI Auctions - 801 W. 106th St., Suite 220
April 10, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Buffalo - Amercian Legion - 304 10th Ave. S.
March 13, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Cannon Falls - VFW - 218 4th St. N.
March 20, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Chanhassen - Cub Foods - 7900 Market Blvd.
April 24, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Farmington - American Legion - 10 8th St
April 10, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Golden Valley - PRISM - 730 Florida Ave. S.
March 27, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Hamel - VFW - Post 5903 - 19020 Hamel Rd.
March 13, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Howard Lake - American Legion - 616 7th Ave., Howard Lake
April 17, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Jordan - Radermacher Super Valu - 500 2nd St. W.
March 20, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Lakeville - VFW - 8790 Upper 208th St. W
March 20, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Lakeville - VFW - 8790 Upper 208th St. W
April 24, 9:00am to 3:00pm

LeCenter - American Legion - 97 S. Park Ave.
March 27, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Maple Grove - Cub Foods - 8150 Wedgewood Lane N
March 27, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Maple Plain - Soderholm Commission - 5030 Highway 12
April 17, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Minneapolis - American Legion - Mpls. Post 1 - 2507 E. 25th St.
March 13, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Monticello - VFW - 713 S. Cedar St.
April 24, 9:00am to 3:00pm

St. Louis Park - Almsteads Super Valu - 2326 Louisianna Ave. S
April 10, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Wayzata - American Legion - 949 Wayzata Blvd. E.
April 17, 9:00am to 3:00pm


Weeklong Events
A donation truck will be on hand to collect clothing, household goods and furniture. Locations and times are listed below.

Plymouth
FIRST week of the month - Cub Foods - 3550 Vicksburg Lane
Tues. - Sat. 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

Shorewood
FOURTH week of the month - Cub Foods - 23800 Highway 7
Tues. - Sat. 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Greater Minnesota Thrift Stores
Location Store Hours
Albert Lea (map)
416 Bridge Ave
507-377-2504		 Monday - Friday
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Austin (map)
209 First Ave NE
507-437-4566		 Monday - Friday
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Brainerd (map)
609 Norwood St.
218-822-3559		 Monday - Friday
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cloquet (map)
316 Carlton Ave
218-879-5447		 Monday - Saturday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Duluth (map)
2102 W Superior St
218-722-7723 		Monday - Friday
9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Fairmont (map)
204 Downtown Plaza
507-235-3717 		Monday - Friday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fergus Falls (map)
917 South Pebble Lake Road
218-739-3448 		Monday - Saturday
9 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Grand Rapids (map)
20734 S Hwy 169
218-326-4847		 Monday – Friday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Henning (map)
510 Douglas Ave.
PO Box 505
218-548-3200		 Tuesday - Wednesday
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursday - Friday
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Hibbing (map)
107 West Howard
218-263-5096 		Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday
11 - 3 p.m.
Mankato (map)
201 Star St.
507-345-7074		 Monday - Fri
9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday
9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Morris (map)
623 7th St
320-589-0483		 Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday
9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Owatonna (map)
Steele County Thrift Store
1810 South Cedar Ave
507-455-2023		 Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday
9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Rochester (map)
201 9th St. SE
507-281-1561		 Monday - Friday
8 a.m. -8 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Red Wing (map)
509 Plum St
651-388-9270		 Monday - Saturday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Virginia (map)
230 Chestnut St (Downtown)
218-749-1627 		Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday
8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Winona (map)
1443 W. Service Drive
507-474-2400		 Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

North Dakota Thrift Stores
Location Store Hours
Fargo (map)
1503 1st Ave N
Moorhead MN
218-233-7347
 Monday - Saturday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Grand Forks (map)
3401 South 31st St
701-775-7255		 Monday - Saturday
9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Jamestown (map)
210 Business Loop 10 W
701-251-9142		 Monday - Friday
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Minot (map)
530 20th Ave. SW
701-839-1859		 Monday - Saturday
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Williston (map)
14 W. Broadway Ave
701-572-2217		 Monday - Saturday
9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.