# The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center: Thrift Store in Evanston, IL

> The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center is a thrift store in Evanston, IL.

Source: https://thriftnearby.com/il/evanston/the-salvation-army-thrift-store-donation-center/

This thrift store on Oakton Street in Evanston, Illinois sells used goods and accepts clothing donations or recycling. Proceeds fund the Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers, which provide recovery programs nationwide. Open Monday through Saturday, the store accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, with a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking. Reviewers mention organization, cleanliness, and clothing selection. It has a 3.2 Google rating from 59 reviews.

> Proceeds for our thrift stores fund our Adult Rehabilitation Centers, which provide recovery programs across the country, serving 107,127 individuals in 2023. The Salvation Army is committed to restoring the lives and relationships of people who are dealing with social and spiritual problems, including substance abuse problems.
>
> — From the store’s Google listing

## Details

- Type: Thrift Store
- Address: 2424 Oakton St, Evanston, IL 60202
- Phone: +1800-728-7825
- Website: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/chicagoarc/
- Google rating: 3.2 from 59 reviews
- County: Cook County
- Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=42.025900799999995,-87.70717789999999
- Last verified: 2026-09-19
- Star breakdown: 5★ 22, 4★ 7, 3★ 7, 2★ 7, 1★ 16

## Features

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

## What reviewers mention

organization (9), cleanliness (8), item selection (4), bag (3), vacuum cleaner (2), piles (2), socks (2), clothing selection (2)

## Hours

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

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