Thrift Store - STEP - Supporting, Teaching, and Empowering People - Browerville
Resource Name:Thrift Store - STEP - Supporting, Teaching, and Empowering People - Browerville
address
116 5th Street NE, Staples, MN 56479
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
- Thrift Store: 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday
- Donations Accepted: 10 am - 3 pm Tuesday and Friday
Voice
·Intake
Voice
·Intake
Application process
Fees
Service area
Offers four thrift shop locations that vary in items available for purchase. All proceeds return to STEP.
Fire Starters and Hand-Loomed Rugs
- Always available for purchase in-store or online
- Bulk purchasing options available
- Made from recycled materials like denim, fabric scraps, and newsprint
Gently Used Clothing
- Accepting accessories
- Accepting adult and children’s clothing
Household Items
- Decorative items and pictures
- Glassware and cookware
- Small, working kitchen appliances
Other Recyclables: These items are used in Fire Starters, rugs, and other projects:
- Candles
- Craft supplies
- Denim jeans
- Newsprint
- Thread
- Toilet paper rolls
Recyclable Fabrics: Fabric must be clean but can be torn or stained. Materials are repurposed into rugs, fire starters, or sold to other organizations.
Toys and Games
- Board games
- Children’s books
- Puzzles
- Toys
Donations that are not accepted:
- Car seats
- Cribs
- Electronics
- Large furniture
- Mattresses
Last Assured
Providing organization
Provides job training and life skills programs for adults with disabilities, helping them build confidence, independence, and pursue healthy lives.