Bargain Basement Thrift Store

05/24/2026

Donation Shed reopens Saturday, May 30th (9 to 4) to accept your donations; it is still in disarray, but lots better than it was. Big Thanks to volunteers, Chase, Nikki, and our Coordinator Beth. Part of the disruption was the necessary work being done below St. Philip’s Sanctuary….the cellar stairs/exit are in our ‘shed’. Other part: Lots of spring cleaning going on in Wiscasset!🧹🛍️

Please remember we cannot accept mattresses, bed pillows, child car-seats, electronic gear (like computer monitors, TVs, computer-related parts). And, we really do NOT need clothes hangers, plastic water bottles, or Christmas decorations. We DO need men’s summer shorts, light jackets, and boys’ clothing in good repair.
Thank you, Wiscasset, for giving us cleaned small appliances, clothing, and bedding. 💕

05/24/2026

Consider bringing one item from below when you come to shop at the Bargain Basement! We’ll make sure it gets upstairs to the Pantry!
(Note that jam and jelly needs to be store-bought (sad, but a rule))

05/20/2026

Store will be open Saturday from 9 to 4pm, but no Donations accepted. Please do not leave your unwanted things in church foyer, on sidewalk or outside the donation shed. We’ll reopen the donation shed on 30 May. Thanks!

05/20/2026

Sat, May 23rd our Donation Shed will be Closed!
Donations accepted May 30th. Space is limited & we’re out of room!

05/15/2026

I’m all Groomed, back in that car thing.

05/14/2026

Good news…

This week, Governor Mills signed LD 2124 An Act to Support Emergency Shelter Funding Using Revenue from the Real Estate Transfer Tax. This is another step forward in keeping emergency shelters open!

Maine’s emergency shelter system has been facing a funding crisis because of rising operational costs and increased need. Thanks to a mixture of one-time funding for this fiscal year and some new annual funding, Maine’s 37 emergency shelters are safe from closing for another year. We will continue to advocate for more ongoing funding to ensure that our neighbors experiencing homelessness have a safe place to rest and access the resources they need to return to housing.

Special thanks to the bill’s sponsors, Representative Drew Gattine and Senator Rachel Talbot Ross, and all Housing and Economic Development Committee members for their bipartisan support of long-term sustainable funding for emergency shelter operations.

05/13/2026

Friendly Reminder! Saturdays, from 9 to 4pm the thrift store is open; and donations are accepted in the ‘shed’ between the church and former Rectory (dark blue home). As you unload your donations, please do not block our neighbor’s driveway. 🚙🚗

Please respect our property. If the shed is closed, kindly do not leave bags or your unwanted things outside. Thank you!
Disabled parking is along the front of the shed on the new concrete.

We appreciate your donations and for shopping in the Bargain Basement. If you’d like to join our small volunteer cadre leave us a message with your interests and talents. 🛍️

04/29/2026

Visit the Bargain Basement at St Philip’s!

Clothes And much more ….

Help us Save our Historic Church and Support our Heroic Missions.

Gratefully Yours,

BB Volunteers

04/29/2026

Our Thrift Store is open Thursdays 2 to 5pm for those coming to the food pantry which starts at 4pm (register) and 5pm (open for shopping).
On Saturday from 9 to 4pm bring your gently-used, Cleaned, clothes, small housewares, books, and other essentials to the donation shed. We recommend you visit the Thrift Store before donating.
No electronics, bed pillows or mattresses, TVs, clothes hangers, or unclean baby gear. If you have LARGE donations please call us first so we can find space! 882-7184.
On Tuesdays the store is open noon to 4pm.
13 Gallon Bag of clothes - $10 donation - men’s, women’s and kid’s - includes one pair of shoes and one jacket per bag.

04/19/2026