If you live in the Albany area and have any large items that you would like to donate, please contact us at least 48 hours in advance to schedule a driver.
Albany Helping Hands Thrift Store is run by shelter residents and
volunteers. The Thrift Store is one of our many programs that
offer job training. This program encompasses all thrift store-related activities consistent with planning, sales, maintenance, and purchasing for the successful operation of a retail store.
Our residents will increase their skill level in retail sales, meeting the public, and how to respond to a customer with respect and provide them with the help and service they need to have a positive shopping experience.
The proceeds from these sales help fund critical community missions, including providing
emergency housing and
hot meals three times a day, a total of over 60,000 meals a year.
Donations are greatly appreciated and can be made at the shelter at:
619 9th Avenue SE, Albany, Oregon 97322 or online.
You may also contact us by phone at:
541-926-4036 or mail your contributions to:
P.O. Box 2252, Albany, Oregon 97321.
We do NOT accept these items at our Thrift Store:
Mattresses, pillows, bedding, old tube televisions, pianos, weapons, curtains or blinds, toilets or sinks.
Car seats & toys, bike helmets, entertainment centers, hide-a-bed couches or sectionals, chemicals, cleaning supplies, or pesticides.
Ironing boards or baby furniture. Open, partially used, or outdated paint. Any item in need of repair.
Furniture that has damage, including stains, pet damage, hair or containing odors. Furniture that is not solid or real wood.
Electric mobility chairs that are not functional or in excellent condition. Must have all charging supplies.
Hanging lights or light fixtures that require installing (hard wired), including fluorescent lights or chandeliers.
When you patronize an Albany Helping Hands business, you are responding with help to those in our community who are experiencing homelessness and are food insecure.
Funds generated through Albany Helping Hands Thrift Store go towards providing shelter, meals, and other essential services to those in need. – THANK YOU.
