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Every Purchase Makes A Difference

Family Thrift Store North

4430 Coldwater Road

Monday – Saturday: 10am – 6pm

New & Used Furniture Store

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

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1015 E. Maple Grove Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46806

Family Thrift Store North

4430 Coldwater Road

Monday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm

New & Used Furniture Store

500 East State Blvd.

Monday - Friday: 10am - 5pm

Saturday: 10am - 4pm

Family Thrift Store South

6145 West Jefferson Blvd.

Monday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm

Donate With Confidence

Your donations help stock our stores, fund our ministries, and provide critical support to those in need. We gratefully accept a wide variety of new and gently used items that can be resold to benefit our community.

Items We Accept:

  • Furniture
  • Accessories
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Clothing & Shoes
  • Hygiene Products
  • Diapers & Wipes
  • Home Décor
  • Linens & Bedding
  • Books
  • Toys & Games
  • Household Goods
  • Electronics

Donation Locations

Family Thrift Store South

6145 West Jefferson Blvd.

Monday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm

New & Used Furniture Store

500 East State Blvd.

Monday - Friday: 10am - 5pm

Saturday: 10am - 4pm

Have larger furniture items to donate? We offer pickup service for qualifying furniture donations within Fort Wayne city limits.To request a pickup, simply text photos of your furniture, your pickup address, and your availability to:

(260) 699-2955