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thrift store
The Bethel Thrift Store features a large selection of gently used and new clothing, household items, furniture, collectibles and more. Your purchase or donation helps in our mission of providing safe, nurturing Christ-centered homes for children of families in crisis. To receive advance notice of Sales by email, and for more information call (423) 870-9056 or contact Bill Hale, Thrift Store Manager. Where is the Bethel Thrift Store? Located at 5135 Hixson Pike, the Bethel Thrift Store is 0.4 miles north of Northgate Mall next to Auto Zone. What are the hours of operation of the Bethel Thrift Store? Great News...Bethel Thrift Store has extended its' hours of shopping. New shopping hours are : Monday - Saturday 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM Sunday CLOSED How does the Bethel Thrift Store benefit the children? The Bethel Thrift Store is an outgrowth of a flea market that was started to supplement Bethel's income by turning surplus donated items into cash. The extra income generated by the sale of donated items helps pay the bills and enables us to maintain the homes for the children and families we serve. Why doesn't Bethel use this merchandise? If there is a need for any item on our Hamill Road campus, we use it. Children and houseparent staff can earn "Bethel Bucks" and spend them at the Bethel Thrift Store. Can I receive a tax deductible receipt for my donation? Yes. You can get a Donation Receipt when you bring your items to the Bethel Thrift Store. For tax purposes, you must keep up with your receipts. We do not maintain permanent records of noncash donations. By law, Bethel Bible Village cannot place a value on donated items. That is the responsibility of the donor. Where can I take my donations?
Donations are accepted Wednesday through Friday, from 9:00 AM through 4:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM through 3:00 PM. Do you have guidelines regarding donated items? We accept new and gently used items. All used items must be clean, in working condition and saleable. Bring donated items in sturdy bags or boxes. Remove clothing from hangers and place in bags or boxes. The most desirable items we accept are:
Items we cannot accept:
If you still have questions about items for donation, call the store at (423) 870-9056. Does the Bethel Thrift Store provide pick-up service? Yes, for furniture only. Call (423) 870-9056 to schedule a pick-up in your area. Can I give overstocked and end of season items from my store? Absolutely! Some companies find it is a good way to contribute to a worthy cause while receiving a tax-deductible incentive for their noncash donations.
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