This Evansville Thrift Store Will Pick Up Your Furniture Donations
I hate shopping.
I hate clothes shopping. I hate furniture shopping. I tolerate grocery shopping. The only kind of shopping I actually enjoy is thrift shopping. I saw a quote once that said thrift shopping satisfies our ancestral "hunting and gathering" instincts. That tracks. You really do have to hunt for the good stuff.
Even though I don’t shop much, somehow I’ve still managed to accumulate a bunch of crap. I’m forever trying to purge. When my stepson moved out of his room, it basically turned into a catch-all for all the things I need to get rid of. Mostly clothes, toys, shoes, and a few random household items are waiting for their trip to the Worldwide Mission Store.
Recently, I switched out my bedside table and wanted to get rid of the old one. It was given to me, so I thought I’d pay it forward… but apparently no one needs a bedside table right now! My options? Load it up and haul it somewhere or post it in the free ads on Nextdoor. I’ve given things away on Marketplace and Nextdoor before, and let me tell you, people are the worst.
They want you to deliver free stuff.
They want the exact dimensions of free stuff.
They want more photos of free stuff.
They want a discount on free stuff.
HELLO, IT’S FREE.
If you’re spring (or summer) cleaning, good news, you don’t have to drag that 1000-pound armoire to Goodwill or get ghosted 10 times trying to rehome it. You can schedule a free pickup from St. Vincent De Paul!
What They Accept
According to their website, they’ll pick up:
- Dressers
- Bed frames
- End tables
- Kitchen tables & chairs
- Couches, recliners & armchairs
- Lift chairs
- TVs
- Appliances
- Bookshelves
You can also include extra items with your furniture donation!
What They Don’t Accept
There have to be rules, because you know someone tried to donate something horrific.
Like: “Oh, my Aunt Susie died on this mattress. There’s a little something left behind, but it’s still got some life in it... right?”
NO.
NO NO NO.
Nobody wants your crusty old used mattress.
In addition to used mattresses, St. Vinny’s will not accept
- Pianos or organs
- Box TVs
- Entertainment centers
- Computer towers or printers
- Large desks
- Pack and plays
- Car seats
- Headboards, footboards, or bed springs
- And let's just mention mattresses again
A Few Rules
If you want for St. Vinny's to pick up your furniture, you'll need to schedule a pickup. They will only come out for above furniture. All furniture must be on the ground level (no stairs) and it must be within Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh or Warrick Counties in southwestern Indiana.
All donated items should be clean, in good condition, and free from rips, tears, stains, or infestations. If your stuff came from a home with bugs or rodents… please just toss it. They appreciate the gesture, but hard pass.
Want to Donate Other Items?
As I mentioned before, you can donate household items or clothes if they are doing a furniture pickup but they won't just come pick up those items. If you want to donate them, you can drop them off at any of their locations.
Donations to our store serve those living in southern Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties in southwestern Indiana.
Donation Drop Off Locations:
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store – 767 E. Walnut Street, Evansville
Tuesday – Saturday 10am to 3pm
St. Philip Church – 3500 St Phillips Rd S, Mt Vernon
East side of building
Sts. Peter and Paul – 211 N Vine St, Haubstadt
North side of building
St. John the Baptist – 625 Frame Rd, Newburgh
East side of building
St. Benedict Cathedral – 1328 Lincoln Ave, Evansville
East side of building
St. John the Evangelist – 5301 Daylight Dr, Evansville
In vestibule
How to Schedule Your Pickup
Use the form on their website to schedule your pickup today!
What Does St. Vinny's Do in Our Community
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) is a Catholic lay organization that provides direct assistance to individuals and families experiencing poverty and hardship. They offer direct assistance, home visits, offer low-price price quality items at their thrift stores, offer a local food pantry, and spiritual growth for its volunteers and those they assist
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Gallery Credit: Travis Sams
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