Reviewed by: Callie Morrison
11 thrift + consignment shops around Birmingham
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Whether you’re doing some spring cleaning, wanting to add unique pieces to your wardrobe or just itching to support local—we’ve got you covered. Check out these 11 thrift and consignment shops around Birmingham.
1. Vapor Thrift Store
Over 500,000 health services are provided to children, youth, and adults each year through Vapor Ministries. You can help support these numbers when you donate and shop at Vapor Thrift Store. Lucky for you, they have a couple of locations around the area for you to choose from.
- Location: 1069 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 | 5443 US-280, Birmingham, AL 35242
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 9AM-7PM | Closed Sunday
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
2. Sozo Trading Co.
Find all the vintage and antique items you need at Sozo Trading Company. Plus, if you bring in your gently used items, you’re giving back to the Sozo Children’s mission, which serves children in Uganda, Africa.
- Location: 4 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 3522
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-6PM | Closed Sunday
- Website | Instagram
3. The Foundry
When you donate and shop at The Foundry Thrift Store, 100% of the proceeds support men, women and families benefiting from The Foundry’s programs.
- Locations: Pelham | Cullman
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 9AM-9PM | Closed Sunday
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
4. King’s Home Thrift
King’s Home is home to youth, women and kids seeking refuge and help from domestic violence, neglect, homelessness and other difficult circumstances. At King’s Home Thrift, you can help support their mission of serving at-risk youth, women and mothers. Be thrifty, find something new for your home and support a local nonprofit.
- Location: 1569 Cooper Hill Rd, Irondale, AL 35210
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 8AM-8PM | Closed Sunday
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
5. Cheap Chick Trading Co.
With Cheap Chick, you can trade your old clothes for new ones at an affordable price, allowing you to update your wardrobe without the expensive price tag.
- Location: 430 Green Springs Hwy suite 20, Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: Sunday Noon-6PM | Monday-Saturday 10AM-7PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
6. The Lovelady Center
Ready for your next shopping spree at The Lovelady Center? When you shop with The Lovelady Center, you’re not only shopping for thrift items but also supporting women and families as they rebuild their lives and move forward in a faith-driven way.
- Location: Irondale | Center Point
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 9AM-9PM | Closed Sunday
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7. Encore Thrift Shop
The Assistance League of Birmingham opened Encore Thrift Shop for local communities to shop at and donate to. Encore raises funds for their philanthropic programs—Operation School Bell and Operation Literacy.
- Location: 1755 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209
- Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-4PM | Closed Sunday-Monday
- Website | Facebook
8. Consignment World
Update your space at a great price. Shop Consignment World to never miss a sale.
- Location: 1319 Bessemer Rd, Birmingham, AL 35208
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-6PM | Closed Sunday
9. Wantfull Things Cultural Artifacts
Punk rock thrifting is what Wantfull Things is all about. For spunky and unique finds, let Wantfull Things transport you back in time.
- Location: 1034 23rd St S #101, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Hours: Friday-Saturday 12PM-6PM | Closed Monday-Thursday
10. America’s Best Thrift Stores
With a wide variety of items to choose from, get thrifty with America’s Best Thrift Stores.
- Location: Alabaster | Bessemer
- Hours: Sunday 11AM-7PM | Monday-Saturday 8AM-9PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
11. Then Again Consignment
At Then Again Consignment, you get an offer on your clothing and accessories on the spot. Shop name brands and update your look, or donate some of your items for the Hoover community.
- Location: 3659 Lorna Rd #121, Hoover, AL 35216
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-6PM | Closed Sunday
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
Getting out and about in Alabama this spring? Check out where to thrift in Huntsville and all across the state.
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