Find a Treasure. Change a Life.
Affordable clothing, furniture, home goods, and vintage finds. Where every purchase helps the Dubuque Rescue Mission serve neighbors in need.
Thrift Store 1
Address
398 Main Dubuque, IA
Shopping Hours
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm; Sat: 9am-3pm; Sun: Closed
Phone
563-583-3443
Thrift Store 2
Address
998 Central Dubuque, IA
Shopping Hours
Tues-Fri: 9am-4pm; Sat: 9am-3pm; Sun-Mon: Closed
Phone
563-587-8164
Give Items a second chance
Your Donations Become Hope!
Donated goods stock the thrift stores, help fund the Mission’s work, and can also provide free clothing, furniture, and household items through the voucher program.
Store 1
Clothing & household drop off
398 Main
✓ Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:00 pm
✓ Saturday, 9:00 am–2:00 pm
✓ Clean, saleable items only
✓ One bag or box per visit, per day
✓ Call ahead for large-quantity donations
Store 2
Furniture and household drop off
998 Central Ave
✓ Tuesday–Friday, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
✓ Saturday, 9:30 am–2:30 pm
✓ Large item pickup available by appointment only
✓ Pickup is generally for two or more quality large items
✓ Delivery is available for purchased items; fees vary by distance
Before You Load The Car
Items should be clean, safe, and ready to sell. Store staff make the final decision based on condition and current Mission needs.
Currently Not Accepted
Building materials, kitchen cabinets, car seats, chemicals, computers, garment bags, suits, treadmills, ellipticals, or televisions.
Click Here for the full list of accepted donations!
COMMUNITY VOUCHER PROGRAM
Need Clothing or Furniture?
Dubuque-area residents in need may be eligible to receive free items through the Mission’s voucher program.
Visit Store 1
Visit Store 2
Clothing and small house hold items
Furniture, beds, tables, couches, and lamps
Visit either store for current assistance and eligibility information.
Every purchase moves the mission forward!
The thrift stores are a fundraiser for the Dubuque Rescue Mission, helping sustain practical care and long-term support for people facing poverty and homelessness.
80+
men housed across five locations
200+
meals served each day
2
mission-driven thrift stores
1932
the year service began
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Do both stores accept the same donations?
No. Store 1 is the best fit for clothing and smaller household goods. Store 2 handles furniture and larger household items. Donation hours also differ by location.
Can the Mission pick up my furniture?
Store 2 schedules pickups Tuesday through Friday, generally for two or more large items in good condition. Service is first-come, first-served, and same-day pickup is generally unavailable. Please call Store 2 to schedule a donation pickup.
Is furniture delivery available?
Yes. Store 2 offers delivery in Dubuque and the Tri-State area. Dubuque delivery fees begin at $35 and vary by distance; ask store staff for current pricing.
Are all donated items automatically accepted?
No. Donations are accepted at the discretion of store staff based on item condition, safety, saleability, and current Mission needs.
Ready to thrift with a purpose?