Shop With Purpose. Every Purchase Changes Lives.
Welcome to the Abby’s House Thrift Shop where every dollar you spend and every item you donate helps provide safe housing, critical services, and hope for women and children in need.
How it works and why it matters
Residents of Abby’s House always have priority access to essential items at low or no cost. Through our community voucher program, this support is extended to individuals and families across the greater Worcester area, ensuring dignified access to affordable clothing and household goods.
Thrift Shop Vouchers
Vouchers to our Thrift Shop are issued to current and former guests and residents, as well as homeless or low-income women referred to us by our community partners, once a year.
If you are in need of clothing or necessities and are working with another service organization, please have them write a letter on your behalf on their agency letterhead stating your needs and bring the letter to Abby’s House, 52 High Street, Worcester, MA between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Every item sold directly supports programs addressing food insecurity, mental health, addiction recovery, and personal wellness.
Can’t make it into the shop to buy something fashionable? Donate online now!
How Thrift Supports Our Mission
Your purchases support:
- Safe shelter for women and children
- Programs that promote stability and long-term success
- Advocacy and resources for families in need
When you shop or donate, you are directly helping real people in your community thrive.
Donation Guidelines. How You Can Help.
We gratefully accept gently used items that are clean and in good condition.
The Abby’s House Thrift Shop is happy to accept:
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All seasons Women’s Clothing
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Women’s accessories including hats & gloves, scarves, jewelry, handbags
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New, unopened health & beauty products (not expired)
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Women’s shoes & boots in good, wearable condition
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Small household items including kitchenware, lamps, tableware, linens & decorative items
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New toys with tags
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Children’s gently or new clothing and accessories
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Complete bedding sets
We are unable to accept:
- Yard Sale leftover items
- Large furniture (ex. tables, chairs, sofas, dressers, hutches)
- No baby equipment (ex, highchairs, booster seats, strollers, carriages, cribs, car seats)
- Men’s clothing
- Clothing with rips, stains, or tears
- Women’s underwear and bathing suit bottoms
- Books & Magazines
- Computers, printers or keyboards
- Old cell phones
- Used pillows for sleeping
- Used electric blankets
- Exercise Equipment
Thrift Shop Shopping Hours
Monday through Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
Location
52 High Street
Worcester, MA 01609
Phone: 508-756-5486 x212
Drop-Off Instructions
Donation Drop Off Hours:
Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
From Our Community
“Through the Thrift Shop, I was able to volunteer, gain confidence, and contribute to the programs that helped me rebuild my life.”
— Maya, Program Participant
Get Involved Beyond Shopping
Volunteer With Us: Join the Thrift Shop team and make a direct impact. Email molly@abbyshouse.org.
Quick Facts – Why Your Support Matters
| Metric | Impact |
| % of proceeds to programs | 100% |
| # purchases made in 2025 | 2294 |
| Volunteer hours contributed in 2025 | 11,969 |
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