The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center NY 12401

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Maxine A Moncrieffe (Maxwanette A Poetess)

My sister & I decided to check out the local thrift stores. One would be AMAZED at what you could find. I don't really mess with their clothing, but there's always awesome pieces of jewelry, knick knacks, furniture, and pictures to discover. We started here at the Salvation Army on Ulster Avenue. It's not a huge place, but it's nicely kept, the customers are friendly, and the staff is AWESOME. We were greeted as soon as we walked in, with a smile, hello, and a wave by an employee that stood out. His name is Jackson. He's helpful, a great conversationalist, and has great customer service skills. I must admit, it was his energy that encouraged me to buy something. Every now and then? I'll pop in to say hello. He's what we'd call "Good People." Thanks again Jackson! It's important to support our local businesses and services. I'm actually on a mission to scout out and report on what I find here in Kingston and will be publishing it in my magazine PLOTS JAMERICAN MAGAZINE "The Jamaican-American Diaspora (available on Amazon). To highlight what Kingston has to offer, from services, healthcare, food, you name it, that is included in daily life here. I'll share the good, bad, and the ugly, lol! Why? Because as a licensed business owner here myself (I publish books for poets only through Amazon KDP & am a virtual assistant), and a local resident for over a year now, it matters to me where I live and how I and my community are being viewed and treated. So, stay tuned as I share my views of life in Kingston, NY.

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Audrey Wilber

A somewhat nice place to buy things at a decent and adorable price. That said however, the store could seriously benefit from better management. The store is a completely disorganized (people putting things pretty much wherever they want,) the amount of filth and every time you go in there, the employees just seem miserable. They are severely understaffed and under payed, and despite it being good to thrift shop and to help out the environment instead of purchasing things brand new, I feel bad for the employees there. A lot of the items in there also don't have a price tag or anything to indicate the cost of something even though it's likely going to be at a decent price. But the fact remains that there are better thrift stores out there that are more professionally run. Also, in a place as run down as this and the way the employees are, NEVER used your card for purchasing. Always, always, ALWAYS pay with cash when coming here. I just read a review about a woman who got $190 stolen from her over a $19 purchase (or something insane like that) Learn from her. I was just in this store yesterday and thank god I decided to pay in cash.

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leif mcilwaine

This place is often closed on days when their online hours say they’re open. When they are open I’ve found their selection to be pretty sparse. I wish this place would step up their game and keep more regular hours until then I’ll make the longer trip to New Paltz.