If you want to help those in need while shopping for great deals, we’ve got you covered. Three of our favorite thrift stores around Cambridge work with various organizations to make a difference in our community. When you shop at these fabulous stores, you’ll also contribute to the greater good. Read on to learn more about these mission-driven thrift stores near our Cambridge apartments:

The Thrift Shop of Boston

Founded in 1926, The Thrift Shop of Boston has a long history of helping the state's most vulnerable children and families. In fact, it's the city's oldest store of its kind. When it comes to the shop itself, TSB offers plenty of amazing finds. Indeed, its ever-changing selection of clothing, artwork, and jewelry means that you’ll always have something new to discover. Even better, when you shop on Thursdays, you’ll enjoy 50% off of books, movies, and music. All proceeds benefit The Home for Little Wanderers. If you’d rather donate than shop, you can book an appointment online to drop off your items.

Boomerangs

Owned and operated by AIDS Action, Boomerangs is an award-winning collection of thrift stores that opened back in the mid-1990s. All proceeds from the stores go directly to HIV prevention and wellness services. In addition to supporting an incredible mission, Boomerangs also carries a lovely selection of both new and gently used items. When you visit one of the stores, you might find shoes, tablecloths, throw pillows, or even vintage books. Shoppers with a military ID can receive 20% off on Mondays at the Jamaica Plain and Central Square locations.

Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries

Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries helps people "achieve independence and dignity through work." Since opening, it’s received 25.5 million pounds of donated goods. It accepts both new and gently used items. Customers can shop from a varied selection of inventory, including dinnerware, luggage, and CDs.

After hunting for bargains at the best thrift stores around Cambridge, you can refuel with a fresh lobster roll. For more information about Flats on First, please contact us. Our leasing team would love to take you on a tour of our apartments in Cambridge, so you can discover firsthand all of the amenities that we have to offer.