# First Unitarian Church Thrift Shop: Thrift Store in New Bedford, MA

> First Unitarian Church Thrift Shop is a thrift store in New Bedford, MA.

Source: https://thriftnearby.com/ma/new-bedford/first-unitarian-church-thrift-shop/

This thrift store operates in the basement of the First Unitarian Church on the 8th Street side in New Bedford. It sells gently used clothing and home goods and accepts donations, though not electronics or children's clothing. Proceeds support the church. Open two days a week, it offers in-store shopping, a free parking lot, wheelchair accessible parking, and a website with a contact form. Reviewers mention nice staff.

> Our Thrift Shop is located in the basement of the First Unitarian Church in New Bedford on the 8th Street side. We take donations of gently used clothing and home goods. We do not accept electronics or children's clothing. All proceeds from the sale of goods goes back to the church. If you have questions about the Thrift Shop please visit our website and use the contact form.
>
> — From the store’s Google listing

## Details

- Type: Thrift Store
- Address: Unitarian Church, 71 8th St, New Bedford, MA 02740
- Phone: +1508-994-9686
- Website: http://uunewbedford.org/thrift-shop
- Google rating: 4.6 from 11 reviews
- County: Bristol County
- Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=41.634217,-70.9298152
- Last verified: 2026-09-20
- Star breakdown: 5★ 10, 4★ 0, 3★ 0, 2★ 0, 1★ 1

## Features

- Buying and donating: Sells used goods, Accepts clothing for recycling or donation
- Service options: In-store shopping
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible parking
- Parking: Free parking lot

## What reviewers mention

nice staff (2)

## Hours

- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed

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