11 Thrift Stores To Donate Unwanted Items In Illinois

I've talked about my favorite thrift stores where I love donating my unwanted items as I continue to spring clean.  Where do Rockford residents go in the Stateline, though?

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You could easily bring your stuff to Goodwill or Salvation Army and call it a day, but sometimes we'd rather find more hyper-local thrift stores to help out.  I'm all about the Rockford Restore on Harrison Avenue and Carpenter's Corner, they're two thrift stores I find myself at most of the time!

I didn't know there were so many different kinds of secondhand stores that locals loved so much in the Rockford and surrounding areas.  Did you know there's a free shop that helps the community?  It's called A Mothers Love!  Many said after they have garage sales, they donate the items that don't sell to them.  A great idea, honestly!

Where else are we donating to?

11 Thrift Stores To Donate Unwanted Items In Illinois

• A Mothers Love
• Carpenter's Corner
• Secondhand Curves
• Rockford Rescue Mission
• My Friends Closet in Lena, IL
• Sharestuff
• Amity's Attic
• Treasures Galore
• St Vincent De Paul in Beloit
• Agrace Thrift Store Janesville
• Twice As Nice Consignments

All of these thrift stores accept different kinds of items; clothing, furniture, home decor, building materials, glassware, vintage items, etc.  Before you try to make one trip, make a call to a few of the places and see what they're accepting right now!

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Donating to thrift stores is the perfect way to keep items out of landfills and giving your unwanted items a second chance in a new home.  I'm all about helping the planet and giving back to the community, always.