Angels of Long Island is a Thrift Store in East Patchogue, NY. Established in 2015, the charity began as a small Facebook group dedicated to assisting one family and has since grown to include thousands of members across Long Island. The organization has evolved from its social media roots to operate a thrift store, a donation center, and a community outreach center. It provides supplemental support and resources to individuals struggling through crisis, with a mission to assist and advocate for those in need during difficult economic times. The goal is to empower people to overcome poverty and live prosperous lives by providing a wide range of services and goods. The organization aims to increase its membership to open additional locations to assist more families in crisis.
The business holds a 4.40 rating based on customer reviews. It maintains a partnership with 1-800-GOT-JUNK to help families in need, where the partner assists with removing unwanted items and decluttering spaces while redirecting usable goods to those who need them most. Individuals who call 1-800-GOT-JUNK on behalf of Angels of Long Island receive a discounted rate. Additionally, the organization partners with Evtek-Recycling for a recycling initiative that fundraises for its outreach department. In 2022, this initiative collected a total of 102,594 bottles or cans, which were redeemed and allocated to support the organization's charitable efforts.
The location is situated on East Main Street, about a tenth of a mile from Medford Avenue. It is located approximately two-tenths of a mile from Emanuel Lutheran School and the Patchogue Post Office. The Social Security Office and Bay Elementary School are both about three-tenths of a mile away.
Angels of Long Island serves the East Patchogue community by combining thrift store operations with direct charitable outreach, helping families in crisis through donated goods and recycling funds.