The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center

The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center on Suburban Avenue stands as a cornerstone of charitable shopping in St Paul, Minnesota. This spacious thrift store offers an extensive selection of pre-loved items while supporting The Salvation Army's mission of helping those in need throughout the community. What makes this location special is its organized layout and consistently refreshed inventory, making each visit a new treasure-hunting experience. The friendly staff creates a welcoming atmosphere whether you're donating or shopping. Local residents appreciate that their purchases directly fund The Salvation Army's rehabilitation programs and social services that benefit the St Paul community.

Store Information

1907 Suburban Ave, St Paul, MN 55119

Phone: +1 651-731-7893

Website: http://satruck.org/

Store Hours

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

What They Sell

The Salvation Army Family Store on Suburban Avenue offers a diverse inventory that changes daily. Shoppers can browse through gently-used clothing for all ages, furniture pieces ranging from basic to vintage finds, and household essentials including kitchenware, decorative items, and small appliances. The store also maintains sections for books, toys, seasonal items, and occasionally features unique collectibles. All merchandise undergoes a quality inspection process, ensuring shoppers find clean, functional items while supporting The Salvation Army's community programs throughout St Paul.

The Neighborhood

Located on Suburban Avenue in St Paul's East Side, this Salvation Army store sits in a convenient retail corridor that serves the surrounding Battle Creek, Dayton's Bluff, and Maplewood communities. The store is easily accessible from I-94 and is near other shopping destinations like Sun Ray Shopping Center. This established neighborhood offers ample amenities, making it easy to combine your thrift shopping trip with other errands in this practical, suburban part of St Paul.

Parking

The Salvation Army Family Store on Suburban Avenue features a spacious dedicated parking lot with ample free parking for both shoppers and donors. The lot offers convenient pull-up donation lanes on the side of the building, allowing for easy drop-offs without having to carry items through the main entrance. Even during peak weekend hours, finding parking is rarely an issue at this St Paul location.

Shopping Tips

  • Join their email list at the register or through their website to receive notifications about color-tag sales and special discount days.
  • Visit on Wednesdays when new color tags often go on sale, offering additional discounts on already low prices.
  • Check the furniture section frequently as larger items tend to move quickly at this St Paul location.
  • Bring your own shopping bags to make carrying your treasures easier and to support sustainability efforts.
  • Consider donating items before shopping to make room for new finds and to receive a tax-deductible receipt for your contributions.

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