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Donate to Second Blessings

Second Blessings Thrift Store

Accepted donations are tax deductible.

The North Gwinnett Co-Op operates the Second Blessings Thrift Store. The store, located in the same building at the North Gwinnett Co-Op, is open to the community for shopping. Second Blessings serves as a funding stream for the Co-Op. Funds earned from Second Blessings go directly into the client service account, which is used to provide medication or utility assistance to a family in need. Second Blessings also serves as a resource for those in our community suffering from a disaster needing clothing, shoes, and housewares.

We know you go through your closets, basement, and garage each change of season, cleaning out those items you’ll never wear or use again. When you do, think of us and donate! Here is a great article to read before you donate: Dear World: Let’s Stop Giving Our Crap to the Poor. This is a great article, it is not as insulting as the title may seem. Our favorite quote, that we use daily, from the article is: “The poor may not have wealth, but they have dignity.” Below is a list of typical items we can and cannot accept. Please note: WE DO NOT OFFER A PICK-UP SERVICE.

What to Donate

CLOTHES – If you wear it, we want it!:

  • Men’s, Women’s, Children’s Clothing
  • Men’s, Women’s, Children’s Shoes
  • Accessories such as: Hats, Gloves, Scarves, Ties, Purses, Wallets, Backpacks, Belts

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:

  • Bedsheets, blankets, pillows, curtains, tablecloths, and similar items
  • Bath towels, hand towels, washcloths, bath rugs
  • Kitchenware such as pots, pans, utensils, china, vases, dishes, cutlery, glassware, silverware
  • Small electrical appliances such as blenders, mixers, and lamps
  • Miscellaneous Items such as jewelry, crafts, pictures/frames, baskets, ornaments
  • Seasonal/Holiday decorations, etc.
  • Baby Items: Strollers, diaper bags, blankets, high chairs, crib sheets, etc.
  • Hardback and paperback books
  • DVDs, Blu-rays
  • **SMALL pieces of furniture, if we have room to display (nightstand, end tables, coffee table, desk chair, etc.)

What Not to Donate

  • Toys/Puzzles (Unless they are new/unopened)
  • Stuffed Animals
  • Clothing in poor condition (rips, tears, stains)
  • Houseware items in poor condition (rust, broken, dirty)
  • Mattresses/box springs, baby cribs
  • Used children’s car seats or booster seats
  • Large furniture
  • Major appliances
  • PC’s / Computers / Printers
  • Pianos
  • Box TVs (tube, cabinet, console)
  • Construction remains (i.e. carpet scraps, boards with nails, etc.)
  • Items recalled by the CPSC
  • Liquids/Chemicals
  • Hazardous waste/materials
  • Firearms, stun guns, and firearms accessories

Hours of Operation

HOURS TO SHOP:

Monday: 4 – 8pm
Closed Tuesday
Wed – Sat: 10am – 4pm

DONATION HOURS:

Monday: 12 – 8pm
Closed Tuesday
Wed – Sat: 10am – 4pm

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