# Sparrow's Nest Thrift Store & Donation Center: Thrift Store in Cary, IL

> Sparrow's Nest Thrift Store & Donation Center is a thrift store in Cary, IL.

Source: https://thriftnearby.com/il/cary/sparrow-s-nest-thrift-store-donation-center/

This thrift store at 380 Northwest Hwy in Cary supports Home of the Sparrow, a nonprofit providing housing and services to homeless women and children in McHenry County and Northern Illinois. Net proceeds fund its programs, and clients receive clothing, furniture, and housewares at no cost. Open Monday through Saturday, the store sells used goods and accepts clothing donations. Reviewers mention books, toys, bargains, and a well-organized variety of items.

> Our store's purpose is to support the mission of Home of the Sparrow, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides housing and services to homeless women and children in McHenry County and Northern Illinois. 100% of the net proceeds from the store directly supports the clients in Home of the Sparrow programs. The Sparrow's Nest is also a zero cost provider of clothing, furniture and housewares to H.O.S. clients and clients of other agencies in Northern Illinois.
>
> — From the store’s Google listing

## Details

- Type: Thrift Store
- Address: 380 Northwest Hwy, Cary, IL 60013
- Phone: +1847-639-4082
- Website: https://hosparrow.org/store/cary/
- Google rating: 4.6 from 164 reviews
- County: McHenry County
- Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=42.215143,-88.25032019999999
- Last verified: 2026-09-19
- Star breakdown: 5★ 123, 4★ 28, 3★ 5, 2★ 0, 1★ 8

## Features

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

## What reviewers mention

good cause (7), well organized (5), variety of items (5), books (5), bargains (4), donations (3), quality used items (2), toys (2)

## Hours

- Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed

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