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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
Get directionsCall +1203-966-2361
Rating
4.2 / 5
Reviews
44
Open
Monday–Saturday

01 — Details

Address
2 Locust Ave, New Canaan, CT 06840
County
Fairfield County
Phone
+1203-966-2361
Website
visitingnurse.net/make-a-gift/new-canaan-thrift-shop
Google rating
4.2 / 5 from 44 reviews
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02 — Hours

Monday11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
SundayClosed

03 — Location

41.1487, −73.4937

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What reviewers mention

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

Topics and counts from Google reviews.

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

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