# New Canaan Thrift Shop: Thrift Store in New Canaan, CT

> New Canaan Thrift Shop is a thrift store in New Canaan, CT.

Source: https://thriftnearby.com/ct/new-canaan/new-canaan-thrift-shop/

A volunteer-run thrift store at 2 Locust Avenue in New Canaan, Connecticut, operating since 1930. Proceeds benefit patients of Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County, an affiliate of Waveny LifeCare Network. The shop sells used goods and accepts clothing donations, with donations taken weekday mornings. It is open Monday through Friday from 11am to 4pm and Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. Reviewers note friendly staff, volunteers, and paintings.

> A community treasure since 1930, the New Canaan Thrift Shop is housed at its landmark corner location at 2 Locust Avenue. The New Canaan Thrift Shop is one of the oldest volunteer-run thrift shops in the country and all proceeds directly benefit the patients of Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County, an affiliate of Waveny LifeCare Network. The New Canaan Thrift Shop is open from 11am-4pm, Monday through Friday and Saturdays from 9am-1pm. Donations will be accepted 9am-12noon, Monday–Friday.
>
> — From the store’s Google listing

## Details

- Type: Thrift Store
- Address: 2 Locust Ave, New Canaan, CT 06840
- Phone: +1203-966-2361
- Website: https://visitingnurse.net/make-a-gift/new-canaan-thrift-shop/
- Google rating: 4.2 from 44 reviews
- County: Fairfield County
- Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=41.1486549,-73.4936637
- Last verified: 2026-09-20
- Star breakdown: 5★ 33, 4★ 1, 3★ 2, 2★ 1, 1★ 7

## Features

- Buying and donating: Sells used goods, Accepts clothing for recycling or donation
- Service options: In-store shopping
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible parking
- Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments

## What reviewers mention

friendly staff (14), nice stuff (5), positive vibes (4), donated (3), overall experience (3), loving volunteers (2), paintings (2), writing (2)

## Hours

- Monday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed

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## More

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