Shop Family Thrift

Every Purchase Makes A Difference

Family Thrift Store North

4430 Coldwater Road

Monday – Saturday: 10am – 6pm

Vendor Village

500 East State Blvd.

Monday – Friday: 10am – 5pm

Saturday: 10am – 4pm

Family Thrift Store South

6145 West Jefferson Blvd.

Monday – Saturday: 10am – 6pm

The Franciscan Center Family Thrift

Shop Local. Support Local.

Shopping at the Family Thrift Store is more than finding great deals—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local families. Every purchase and donation directly supports the mission of The Franciscan Center, helping fund food assistance programs, personal care initiatives, and community outreach efforts throughout Fort Wayne.

When you shop, donate, or support our thrift stores, you’re helping provide hope, essential resources, and compassionate care to those who need it most.

Items We Accept

We welcome new and gently used donations that help support our mission and serve local families.

Drop-Off Locations

Convenient donation drop-off locations make it easy to support local families and our community programs.

Shop For a Cause

Our online fundraising auctions provide another meaningful way to support The Franciscan Center. Browse featured items, participate in charitable auctions, and help generate funding that directly supports community outreach and assistance programs

Family Thrift Bin Sale

Bargain Hunting That Builds Hope!

The Franciscan Family Thrift Bin Sale offers a unique shopping experience where treasures are sold by the pound, giving shoppers access to amazing deals on clothing, household items, accessories, and more.

Unlike traditional thrift shopping, items are displayed in large bins that are continuously refreshed throughout the event, creating a fun treasure-hunt experience for bargain seekers of all ages. Whether you’re searching for clothing, collectibles, home goods, or unexpected finds, there’s always something new waiting to be discovered.