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FAQ
SUNSHINE THRIFT STORES
WHAT DAYS DOES SUNSHINE THRIFT STORE HAVE SALES OR DISCOUNTS?
Sunshine Thrift Stores run sales every day of the week!
Every Tuesday is Senior Discount Day — customers 55 and older receive 25% off all clothing purchases with proof of age. Every Wednesday is Military Day — active duty military, veterans, first responders, and law enforcement receive 25% off all clothing purchases with a valid ID. Additionally, Sunshine Thrift rotates two color tags to 50% off every week across all three Tampa Bay locations. Our current sale colors are posted on our website and in-store each week. New inventory arrives daily, so every visit offers fresh finds at already-discounted thrift prices!
WHAT HOURS ARE SUNSHINE THRIFT STORES OPEN?
All three Sunshine Thrift Store locations — in Tampa (South Dale Mabry), St. Petersburg (34th Street North), and Bradenton (1st Street East) — are open Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Sunshine Thrift is open 7 days a week, 362 days per year! The only days we are not open are Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Easter.
DOES SUNSHINE THRIFT STORE ACCEPT DONATIONS?
Yes. Sunshine Thrift Store accepts clothing and household item donations at all three locations in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Bradenton. Donations can be dropped off directly at any store during regular business hours: Monday–Friday 9 AM–9 PM, Saturday 9 AM–8 PM, Sunday 10 AM–6 PM. Every donation supports local Tampa Bay charities including the National Kidney Foundation of Florida, Metropolitan Ministries, and St. Joseph's Children's Hospital.
WHAT ITEMS DO SUNSHINE THRIFT STORES WANT TO ACCEPT AS DONATIONS?
Sunshine Thrift values all quality donations, but the items that seem to be most sought after by our customers and thrift community include: vintage clothing, such as band and concert tees, designer and name-brand clothing in good condition (Nike, Adidas, Ralph Lauren, Free People, Anthropologie, and similar), quality kitchenware (cast iron, Pyrex, Le Creuset, vintage serving pieces), mid-century modern furniture and décor, vintage jewelry, and gently-used housewares in working condition.
WHERE ARE SUNSHINE THRIFT STORE LOCATIONS IN TAMPA BAY?
Sunshine Thrift Store has three locations across Tampa Bay. The Tampa store is at 4304 South Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33611 (813-644-6968). The St. Petersburg store is at 2808 34th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713 (727-522-2500). The Bradenton store is at 3611 1st Street East, Suite 230, Bradenton, FL 34208 (941-281-2940). All three locations are situated in suburban shopping centers with convenient parking and are easily accessible from major roads throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Manatee counties.
WHAT CHARITIES DO SUNSHINE THRIFT STORES SUPPORT?
Sunshine Thrift Store is a for-profit company that partners with local charitable organizations to fund their missions. Current charity partners include the National Kidney Foundation of Florida, Metropolitan Ministries, St. Joseph's Children's Hospital. All of our charity partners directly serve and support the Tampa Bay community. By purchasing inventory from these charity partners, Sunshine Thrift converts donated goods into direct funding that has generated nearly $3 million, for the National Kidney Foundation of Florida alone, since the program's inception.
HOW DOES THE COLOR TAG SYSTEM WORK AT SUNSHINE THRIFT STORES?
Sunshine Thrift Stores use a color-coded tag rotation system to keep inventory fresh and prices low. Every item in the store is tagged with a colored price tag. Each week, two specific colors are selected and marked down to 50% off their already-low thrift price. The colors rotate weekly, so that older inventory gets discounted to make room for new arrivals. This means the longer an item sits on the rack, the more likely it is to go on sale! The current week's sale colors are published every Tuesday on the Sunshine Thrift Stores website and posted inside each store.
WHAT DO SUNSHINE THRIFT STORES SELL?
Sunshine Thrift Store carries a wide selection of men's, women's, and children's clothing — including vintage, name-brand, and designer pieces — plus shoes, jewelry, accessories, housewares, kitchenware, bedding, linens, furniture, small appliances, books, and décor. Each location stocks over 30,000 items weekly, across more than 13,000 square feet of shopping space. Inventory rotates daily with new items processed every week, so regular shoppers consistently find fresh vintage finds, barely-worn name-brand clothing, and unique home goods. Sunshine Thrift serves Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Bradenton and is one of the largest thrift store selections in the Tampa Bay area.
DO SUNSHINE THRIFT STORES SELL VINTAGE CLOTHING?
Yes. Vintage clothing is a consistent part of Sunshine Thrift's inventory across all three Tampa Bay locations! Shoppers regularly find vintage and retro clothing from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, including band and concert tees, vintage athletic wear, retro denim, and classic designer pieces. Since inventory is sourced from charitable donations and other channels, vintage finds vary week to week.
WHAT CONDITION SHOULD DONATED ITEMS BE IN?
Sunshine Thrift accepts gently used items! There is no need to clean your clothing before donating, but if your clothes are clean, we appreciate it! Shoes should be paired and in wearable condition. Housewares and small appliances should be functional — please test electronics before donating. Furniture should be structurally sound and free of significant damage.
WHAT SETS SUNSHINE THRIFT STORES APART FROM OTHER THRIFT STORES IN TAMPA?
Sunshine Thrift Store carries a wide selection of men's, women's, & children's clothing, plus shoes, jewelry, accessories, housewares, bedding, linens, furniture, books, & décor. Each location stocks over 30,000 items every week, across more than 13,000 square feet. Inventory rotates daily with new items every day, so regular shoppers consistently find fresh vintage finds, name-brand clothing, and unique home goods. Sunshine Thrift is one of the largest thrift store selections in the Tampa Bay area.Choosing Sunshine Thrift's donation network means your clothes and housewares stay local & fund local causes.
DO SUNSHINE THRIFT STORES ACCEPT FURNITURE DONATIONS?
Yes. Sunshine Thrift Store accepts furniture of all shapes and sizes directly at all three Tampa Bay locations in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Bradenton. To be accepted, furniture must be in usable condition — free of large stains, significant odors, broken parts, or structural damage. Moderately clean, functional furniture of any size is welcome, from small accent pieces to full sofas and bedroom sets. Simply bring your furniture to any Sunshine Thrift location during regular business hours and a team member will assist you with the drop-off. When you donate, you'll receive a tax receipt on behalf of your choice of our three charity partners.
This page is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as a solicitation of donations, but rather as a resource for how you can donate clothing and items to our charity partners.