Thrift Stores in Port St. Lucie, FL

“Everyone who works there is a volunteer and they are always working hard to keep the store organized and clean.
Prices are VERY reasonable and money goes to a great cause ... helping the animals.”

“This thrift store is operated by the Mustard Seed Ministries which was founded in 1986 by a group of local churches that got together to pool their resources. Their name comes from the bible verse Matthew 17:20, Jesus said, "Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."

The Mustard Seed Ministries mission is "to coordinate the energies of the Christian churches of St. Lucie County to meet the spiritual and material needs of the whole person and to make referrals to all available relief agencies in our community to take care of those in need". According to their website their "services include assistance with food insecurities, past due utilities, rent/mortgage payments, furniture, transportation/travel, emergency shelter, prescriptions, medical equipment, clothing, gasoline, medical care vouchers and many case-by-case interventions. As part of our food program, we implement a summer food program for school children who receive free/reduced meals during the school year; operate a Community Bucket Garden and an annual Community Thanksgiving Feast."

For more than 3o years the Mustard Seed Ministries has been using a grass roots model to meet the needs of the community holistically. They are supported by hundreds of volunteers and community members who administer 17 programs and services available to individuals and families in St. Lucie County. They also operate a food pantry at their thrift store and provide medical education. Proceeds from this thrift store and the one in Ft. Pierce raise funds for their programs.

The thrift store receives donations from businesses and the local community. They sell art, small appliances, clothes, furniture, accessories, and household goods. They sell a varied selection of items and prices are inexpensive. Strangest item found here this trip, a very serious portrait of Fred J Ball. Who was Fred and how did he end up here? I have so many questions but he is keeping watch on the store. So many cool treasures here. You can donate and shop in confidence knowing you are supporting one of the worthiest charities in St. Lucie County.”

“St. Vincent de Paul was founded in Paris France in 1833 by Frederic Ozanam, a college student who created the organization to help people experiencing financial hardship. He came up with the idea for a charity in response to a fellow classmates question, what is your church doing for the poor? The group chose St. V\incent de Paul, patron saint of the poor for their name and under the guidance of Sister Rosalie Rendu, they increased the number of people they were able to help. Volunteers of the organization are called Vincentians. The charity spread from France to Europe. In 1845 they established in St. Louis, Missouri. The organization is now world wide in 150 countries with 750,000 members. Every year across the country the St. Vincent De Paul Society provides 1.4 billion in aid to more than 4 million people every year.

The store is staffed by volunteers and proceeds go to providing food and clothing, housing, rent and utility assistance, to the Port St. Lucie community. They sell donated furniture, household goods, lamps, small appliances, art collectibles, books, CD's, clothes, and accessories. They had a great selection and the prices were very reasonable in their clean and well organized store. They had a cute boutique section and you may even find vintage and antique pieces tucked into the shelves. Follow them on Facebook for notification of upcoming sales.

If you are looking to donate, they accept household furniture, household goods, clothing, and toys in very good condition. Donations of food must be nonperishable and not expired. This long standing charitable organization is a wonderful place to shop and to give to.”

“I got some bookcases, a brass/glass table and a chair from here. Staff is friendly, I borrowed blankets from them to wrap the glass and brought them back a week later. They have dudes in the back to help put things in your car, but they can also hold a few days if you need to come back. I find their pricing weird, quality heavy duty items of genuine wood, brass etc are low cost and fake stuff like Formica or ikea/looking things that likely won’t last seem to be high cost. Worth a visit.”

“On a recent trip to Port St. Lucie I spotted this shop and was curious so I wandered in. Lily was so kind and welcoming. If you are a toy collector, you will want to add this shop to you list of places to visit.

The front of the store was filled with neatly organized shelves of vintage toy cars, barbie dolls, trading cards, action figures, comic books, anime figures, Funko Pops, and sports jerseys and hats. If there is something you are looking for don't hesitate to ask.

The back room is more like a traditional thrift store with furniture, art, home goods, and collectibles. I was told that they are getting rid of the thrift side so that they can use the back room for storage so if there is something that catches your eye they are probably willing to make a deal.”

“Great thrift store! I have never gone in and not found something I was thrilled with. Items well organized and easy to find. Very nice, helpful staff! Clean and welcoming!”

“Great place to shop. Great place to donate your no longer needed items. Julie & the Girls make this a fun adventure . All proceeds go To there NO KILL SHELTER. All workers volunteer there time. You can rest assure your money and donations go to a great cause. Come check this Hidden Gem out♥️”

“Great drop off location out front which is easy to get to. Carts are easily available to move your stuff. The attendant was nice and appreciative. Didn't go into the store side so can't comment on that. Looks to be a big store. Was clean and not cluttered like some others.”

“Bargain shopping again. This place to is located in the Town Center in St. Lucie. You can never know what you’ll find in these stores. They get donations every day. One person’s trash could be another person’s treasure. We actually found a lot of plush animals for our younger kids and a knee board ( something like a skateboard, but you’re on your knees). And the prices were rock bottom. There’s lots of free parking and lots of shopping nearby.”

“Lots of variety but it depends on the donations made to get good products, it is good to visit it constantly to see that achieving one "hunt" among the donations made, is similar to the shopping experience at yard or garage sales”