Accepts clothing, shoes, handbags, housewares, linens, books and other reusable goods. Donations are accepted during limited published hours and donors are advised to call first because storage capacity can temporarily limit acceptance.

About the Organization & Community Impact

St. Vincent de Paul – St. Mary of the Lakes Conference Thrift Store functions as a church-based reuse and outreach program. Shops of this type generally rely on donated goods and volunteer labor to provide affordable clothing and household items while supporting congregational mission work, direct assistance or other local charitable activities. Even when the church does not publish a detailed proceeds formula, the practical community value is clear: usable belongings remain in circulation, shoppers gain access to lower-cost necessities, and the thrift operation creates a continuing channel for service and volunteer engagement. For estate donors, this can be a useful destination for smaller household items that meet the shop’s current standards, especially when the goal is to keep possessions in local use rather than send them to disposal. Calling ahead is advisable because storage space and seasonal needs can change.

Save a trip! Call St. Vincent de Paul – St. Mary of the Lakes Conference Thrift Store first to confirm hours and that they are accepting what you’re bringing.