St Vincent de Paul London Thrift Store

About St Vincent de Paul London Thrift Store

St Vincent de Paul London Thrift Store is a social enterprise and thrift store located on York St in the Midtown neighborhood of London, Ontario. It serves the local community by providing affordable goods while fulfilling a mission to serve the poor with love, respect, justice, and joy. The organization operates as a social enterprise where revenue from the sale of excess donations funds programs that support individuals and families facing poverty, homelessness, and crisis situations. The store offers a wide variety of items, including clothing for infants and adults, accessories such as handbags, jewelry, footwear, and scarves. Shoppers can find furniture, housewares like dishes and décor, small appliances such as toasters and blenders, and electronics including TVs and stereos. The inventory also features toys, media like books and movies, and artwork, with a specific gallery located upstairs at the York St location. Special sections include a Unique Boutique for one-of-a-kind items, a vintage selection at the Elias St location, and a White Tag section featuring premium merchandise, designer clothing, and quality footwear. The store is operated by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay charity. The retail operations are managed by a team of staff and volunteers under the guidance of a Thrift Store Committee, with Judy Mepsted serving as the Store Manager. The organization provides necessary items free of charge to those in need who have been assessed by volunteers. The York St location has been in operation since 1972, while the Elias St location opened in 1996. Furniture delivery services are also available.