# Hand Up Thrift: Thrift Store in Lafayette, LA

> Hand Up Thrift is a thrift store in Lafayette, LA.

Source: https://thriftnearby.com/la/lafayette/hand-up-thrift/

> HUT is Lafayette’s best kept secret in thrift stores. One of our founders, Jo Lynn Moncrief, noticed a quote on the marquee of the Emanuel Baptist Church – and it read – “The only time you look down on someone is when you are giving them a hand up.” When discussing the creation of a thrift store – the quote was the inspiration for the name. HUT is an acronym for “Hand Up Thrift.” Their vision is derived from Hand Up – which stands for – Help – Achieve – New – Direction – With – Uplifting – Partnerships. Our partnership with local non-profits is not a byproduct of their business; it’s how…
>
> — From the store’s Google listing

## Details

- Type: Thrift Store
- Address: 105 Leonie St, Lafayette, LA 70506
- Phone: +1337-704-4444
- Website: http://www.handupthrift.com/
- Google rating: 4.5 from 98 reviews
- County: Lafayette Parish
- Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=30.2016197,-92.05508069999999
- Last verified: 2026-09-19
- Star breakdown: 5★ 74, 4★ 10, 3★ 5, 2★ 3, 1★ 6

## 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
- About the business: Small business

## What reviewers mention

friendly staff (12), wonderful staff (4), unique items (3), selection (3), great deals (2), cool stuff (2), inventory (2), finds (2)

## Hours

- Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Sunday: Closed

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