Thrift Store in Poolesville, MD

The Friendly Thrift Shop

A volunteer-run thrift store in Poolesville, Maryland, open Wednesday through Saturday. It sells donated gently used clothing, baby and household items, and books, with proceeds supporting college scholarships, WUMCO, the Frederick Rescue Mission, and area churches. Donations are accepted only during store hours, and furniture, electronics, and several other items cannot be accepted. Reviewers mention friendly staff and a good selection. Wheelchair accessible entrance and parking are available, and credit and debit cards are accepted.

A 501(c)(3) entity, the Friendly Thrift Shop accepts donations of gently used clothing, baby and household items and books and sell to the general public. Proceeds fund college scholarships and go to support WUMCO (Western Upper Montgomery County Help), the Frederick Rescue Mission and the 11 area churches that provide our all volunteer staff. **Donations may ONLY be dropped during store hours. We cannot accept furniture, electronics, stuffed toys, exercise equipment, bicycles/helmets, car seats, medical devices or encyclopedias/textbooks.

From the store’s Google listing

Get directions Call +1240-220-0629

Rating

4.9 / 5

Reviews

Open

Wednesday–Saturday

01 — Details

Address: 17710 Elgin Rd, Poolesville, MD 20837
County: Montgomery County
Phone: +1240-220-0629
Website: www.facebook.com/friendlythriftshop
Google rating: 4.9 / 5 from 29 reviews; 5★25
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Last verified: Sep 19, 2026 · Report a problem

02 — Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday	1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday	Closed

03 — Location

39.1466, −77.4168

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What reviewers mention

friendly staff 7
kind staff 3
volunteers 2
selection 2

Topics and counts from Google reviews.

Buying and donating

Sells used goods
Accepts clothing for recycling or donation

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking

Payments

Credit cards
Debit cards

About the business

Small business

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