Ready for Bargain Hunters!

The Thrift Shoppe is back open for business! To ensure the safety of customers only six customers are allowed in the store at all times and dressing room will not be open.


The Shoppe will be open Monday- Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Not ready to shop in the store? Visit the Avenues Online Shoppe: 

Avenues Online

Thrift Shoppe

All sales are final; no refunds or exchanges will be permitted.  Items must be paid for online.  Curbside pickup only.

Deliveries are not available. 

Our  merchandise is value priced (from $1 and up). We offer gently used clothing for infants, men, women and children. We also have a wide variety of shoes, china, household items, small appliances, collectibles, books, toys, and giftware.

 

 

Location

Just 15 miles NW of downtown Chicago, and close to O’Hare International Airport and expressways, Avenues Thrift Shoppe is conveniently located at 7710 W. Touhy Avenue in Chicago (just west of Overhill).

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Contact & Hours

Contact us at 773-631-6230

The Thrift Shoppe is open Monday through Saturday 10 - 5. Follow the Thrift Shoppe on facebook @avenuesthriftshoppe

Avenues program participants who are part of the Thrift Shoppe team are not currently working but look forward to seeing you soon!

 

 

We Need Volunteers!

Help Avenues by volunteering at the Thrift Shoppe.  Volunteer cashiers are needed for four hour shifts.  Retail experience preferred but not mandatory.  For more information call (773)-631-6230  Click here for volunteer information »

 

 

Donations Drop-Off is available by appointment only

Drop-off appointments are available Tues - Sat from 11 am – 4:00 pm. Call the Shoppe at (773) 631-6230. Please bring donations to the back door of 7710 W. Touhy Avenue. We do not accept donations at the front door.

Receipts will be given upon request. For information on donations or to volunteer, please call (773) 631-6230.

 

 

We do not accept:

  • Text books, encyclopedias, dictionaries
  • Furniture, high chairs, cribs, play pens, car seats
  • Broken items
  • Undergarments/socks/swimsuits 
  • Aerosol cans 
  • Car parts or tires
  • Food or sharp knives
  • Large Appliances; washer/dryers, refrigerators, air conditioners
  • Microwaves or TVs
  • Skis
  • Cosmetic products
  • Computers, printers, or broken electronics
  • Cassette or VHS tapes
  • Bed pillows or mattress covers
  • Hangers

 

 

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