Time to Declutter and Donate
Above: Noreen Arsenault, left, and Judy Adams from the Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop accept donations at the Stevens Street gated entrance.
With spring on the horizon, it’s the perfect opportunity to go through your closets, drawers and cabinets and clean out unwanted items. Perhaps you bought a dress you only wore a few times or own a necklace that’s been tucked away in your jewelry box for years.
The Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop in Hyannis, the Falmouth Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop in Falmouth and the VNA Thriftique shop in Yarmouth are all excellent options for donating gently used clothing, jewelry and household items, such as china, lamps and dishware. The Auxiliary thrift shops in Hyannis and Falmouth contribute their proceeds to supporting the two hospitals, and the VNA Thriftique's income supports the many programs provided by the VNA of Cape Cod. Below is additional information on hours of operation, donations and volunteer information.
The Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop
Located at 690 Main Street (corner of Main and Stevens Street) in Hyannis, the CCH thrift shop is planning to reopen March 1. In preparation, the shop welcomes your gently-worn women’s and men’s clothing, handbags, shoes, jewelry, artwork and household items that are in good condition for resale. Due to limited space, only small furniture and small working appliances can be accepted.
Donations and hours of operation
Sue Branscomb and Leslie Gillis, Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary President, volunteer their time at the Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop.
During February, donations can be dropped off between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday, at the Stevens Street gated entrance. A volunteer will greet you. Your donations are sold in the shop with proceeds going directly to support Cape Cod Hospital.
If interested in volunteering, call 508-775-3031.
The Falmouth Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop
Located at 432 Palmer Avenue (at the corner of Jones Street and Palmer Avenue), right near the hospital, has been open since Memorial Day. Cathy Carpenter, one of the co-managers at the shop, says they are always looking for gently worn clothing and housewares in excellent condition. But please no children’s clothing, electronics or furnishings.
Donations and hours of operation
The shop is open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Look for the “open” flag or call 508-457-7799. Donations are appreciated and may be brought in or left outside the donation area between 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. during the days of operation.
If interested in volunteering, contact Susan Hanley, Director of Volunteers, at shanley@capecodhealth.org.
VNA Thriftique Shop
VNA Thriftique is located at 1074 Route 28 in South Yarmouth (in the same plaza as the Registry of Motor Vehicles) and welcomes donations of gently used clothing and housewares, in addition to small pieces of furniture.
Donations and hours of operation
The shop is open 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. The shop's manager, Lisa Brockney, says that they ask callers to make an appointment to drop off donations between Monday - Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., but walk-ins are accepted. For questions, call 508-398-2759 during open hours.
For those interested in volunteering at VNA Thriftique, please fill out the VNA volunteer application and a team member will be in touch soon!
