The Best Charitable Thrift Stores in New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Not all thrift stores are alike. Some are charitable. Some are business ventures, run as mom-and-pop type shops. But aside from wanting your money to go to a worthy cause, shopping in a charity-based thrift store often results in better finds; for professional antique dealers, amateur collectors, decorators or plain lovers of unique items from bygone eras. More items are donated to charity-based shops, hence a better variety. In New Smyrna Beach, Florida, there are wonderful thrift stores that are associated with some worthy causes. I combined the best six in this write-up, based on availability of unique merchandise, pricing, location, charity and overall charm. Here are the best thrift stores that New Smyrna Beach has to offer.

Habitat For Humanity Thrift Shop
(386) 428-5018
722 South Dixie Fwy (U.S.-1) N.S.B. FL 32168

Located across from the New Smyrna Beach library on U.S.-1, the Habitat for Humanity builds homes for families in financial need. This is a popular cause and thrift store in general, with the vast majority of donated merchandise inside a store. There is also a bargain area outside, open early mornings during the week till twelve pm, and on Saturday till early afternoon. Sometimes the outside section has old stock from inside at bargain prices. There are both paid employees and volunteers. Inside prices tend to be higher, but there is a fantastic selection of goods at affordable prices, ranging from antiques, collectibles, designer clothes, furniture, decorative items and jewelry. Lot's of vintage pins; prices range from three dollars and up. Good selection of glassware, paintings of all mediums, bed ware, toys, clothing, nick-knacks, and more. I have found some fantastic paintings in here, and quality retro costume jewelry.

The Pink Door Boutique Hospital Auxiliary
(386) 427-2100
115 Live Oak Street N.S.B. FL 32168

This is a favorite of the local community in downtown N.S.B. Located off Canal Street, on Live Oak Street, also down the block from Bert Fish Hospital. The hospital owns this building, and the people are volunteers. All funds go into buying new equipment for the hospital, and the boutique often holds jewelry sales in the lobby of the hospital as well. There are some good finds at affordable prices, including Depression- era glass, vintage purses, paintings, jewelry and vinyl records. I have found vintage Gucci purses, unique oil paintings, and quality retro jewelry.

First House Thrift Boutique
(386) 478-0060
309 Palmetto St. N.S.B. FL 32168

Down the road from Bert Fish Hospital, heading to Canal Street. This is volunteer as well, associated with First United Methodist Church. A unique setting, this thrift store is situated in a vintage Cracker house. Lovely inside, with some good finds that include glassware, clothes, jewelry, nick-knacks, books, toys. I have found some quality vintage leather Coach purses here.

CorMeth Boutique
(386) 427-1115
Corner of Flagler and South Peninsula Avenue, Beach-side N.S.B. FL 32169

This thrift store is located on beach-side, right off Flagler Avenue, over the North Causeway Bridge. A quaint shop, affiliated with the neighboring Methodist Church. Volunteers are often the church members. Friendly atmosphere with some interesting items as well. Donated items include oil paintings, retro jewelry, purses, clothes, glassware, decorative items, appliances, books, electronics and more. There is a men's section and woman's section for clothes. I have found vintage Taxco Mexican silver, lamps and paintings.

Drug Free Youth Thrift Store
(386) 423-7911
1435 S Dixie Fwy (U.S.-1) N.S.B. FL 32168

Located on U.S.-1 in the movie theater parking lot, is a fabulous store, with good finds. Volunteers as well. The thrift store benefits the drug free youth program for youths. Items are immense, ranging from old lamps, appliances, lot's of clothing, nick-knacks, vinyl records, gently used and vintage books, paintings, art work, decorative items, old toys, antiques, collectibles, furniture, garden items and jewelry. Some items are a little overpriced, but in general there can be some fantastic finds at affordable prices as well. I have found designer purses, which are only two dollars each, good oil paintings for under ten dollars, vintage books for two dollars each, and more.

Goodwill Industries, Edgewater Location
(386) 428-2939
2984 S. Ridgewood Avenue. 32141

The Goodwill Industries benefit the local neighborhood by providing jobs. They are one of the most widely known of thrift stores throughout America, and are most popular with collectors of all kinds. There is one located in Edgewater (four miles from N.S.B.), which is further down past the Drug Free Youth Thrift Store, heading south on U.S.-1. This Goodwill location is a bargain hunter's dream! I have found contemporary modern art oil paintings, quality prints, quality jewelry; including vintage costume, gold and silver, purses, pottery, cookie jars, vintage glassware, dishes and more. One can find just about everything here. Located in the Publix and Blockbuster parking lot, before the town of Oak Hill.