What it is:
A treasure-hunter’s paradise filled with an ever-changing variety of rare, vintage, antique, brand new, or gently used items at deeply discounted prices. Every purchase directly supports South County Habitat for Humanity’s mission of everyone having a place to call home.
Where to find it:
From Route 2 in Charlestown, turn onto Shannock Road and look for a grey building surrounded by a dirt parking lot and split rail fencing. The bright blue and lime green logo above the door confirms you found it.
What makes it a Rhody Gem?
“Find everything from kitchen utensils, jewelry, and books, to larger items like refrigerators, windows, doors, full cabinet sets, even cars!” says Jason Brown, ReStore manager. He explains that they accept donations of new or gently used items and then re-sell them to the public at discounted prices; funds raised cover 100 percent of South County Habitat’s overhead expenses. The ReStore promotes environmental sustainability by giving new life to items that might otherwise end up in landfills. “Since opening in 2007, we estimate that the ReStore has helped divert more than nine million pounds of reusable goods from entering local landfills,” says Brown. They also offer a free donation pickup service for large items (unable to fit in a car) for households in Rhode Island, and volunteer opportunities.
1555 Shannock Road, Charlestown
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