Ridgefield Thrift Shop

Ridgefield Thrift Shop is a Thrift Store in Ridgefield, CT. The volunteer‑run shop offers new and gently used clothing, housewares, toys, shoes, books, sports equipment and designer items, directing all revenue to local charities. It has served the Ridgefield community since 1937 and holds a 4.40 rating from shoppers.

The organization’s mission is to support local non‑profit groups by recycling, repurposing and reselling donated goods while providing affordable merchandise to shoppers. Founded in April 1937 after a proposal by the District Nursing Association, the shop first opened in a space known as The Balcony and later moved to Main Street in 1939. It incorporated as an independent non‑profit in 1946 and relocated to 15 Catoonah Street in 1960, where it continued to grow. Recent activity includes grants to 78 non‑profits in 2026 and the award of 13 scholarships in both 2025 and 2026.

Ridgefield Thrift Shop is located at 21B Governor Street, just a short walk from Ridgefield Town Hall and the War Memorial, each about 0.1 mile away. It is also near Catoonah Street, Veterans Park Elementary School and Main Street, all within a tenth of a mile, and roughly 0.2 mile from the Ridgefield Fire Department.

By channeling volunteer effort and donated goods into financial support for a range of local charitable programs, Ridgefield Thrift Shop provides Ridgefield residents with a reliable source of affordable items while strengthening the town’s nonprofit network.