2nd Helpings
2nd Helpings is a new venture the Mission has opened on Williamson Road at the Civic Mall (2 blocks north of the Civic Center) to fund the operating budget of ministries such as our shelters, hospitality dining room and new clinic.
Shop
The frugally-minded with “discriminating taste” has an upscale shopping experience at the 2nd Helpings Shop which sells fabulous fashions, furnishings, collectibles and pet accessories. The purchase of a gently-used designer coat, unusual piece of depression glass or prized antique brings real joy twice at the 2nd Helpings Shop. First, a shopper is blessed when she discovers a rare treasure. A second blessing happens when that same shopper realizes her purchases helped someone who is homeless find their way home.
Gallery
The 2nd Helpings Gallery offers eclectic works of art from more than 100 talented, regional artists including photography, pottery, woodworking, drawings, sculpture, glass, jewelry, textiles and more. The purchase of original art from the gallery blesses the shopper in three ways: first, the beauty of the piece itself will enhance the office or home; second, the purchase of the art will encourage and support local artists; and finally, the purchase will provide funds for a homeless person to access the medical attention they need.
Café
The 2nd Helpings Café is a new place to eat breakfast and lunch as well as enjoy scrumptious desserts in the afternoon. The service is fast and friendly and the locally produced food is fresh and flavorful. The Café features some Roanoke favorites such as ice cream treats from Homestead Dairy, coffee and tea from H&C Coffee and bagels from the Roanoke Bagel Company, as well as meats and cheeses from Boar’s Head and specialty desserts baked on site daily. The Café serves tasty offerings Monday through Friday from 7am – 5pm and Saturday from 10am – 5pm. Dine in the attractive café or dine out on the Gallery Patio knowing that your purchase at the 2nd Helpings Café will help provide meals for the homeless at the Rescue Mission.
Check out our menus and call in your order today!
540.491.9409
Café Menu
Café Catering Menu
Visit their website
Please visit them at http://www.2ndhelpings.org for more details.
Thrift Store
There’s no other store like this one!
The Rescue Mission Thrift Store seeks with God’s help to serve our community by providing an affordable alternative or a supplement to regular retail shopping as well as a source of free clothing for families in need. Recycling usable goods, and helping preserve our environment are two of the ways the Thrift Store attempts to be good stewards.
- Thrift Store Hours
- Monday - Thursday & Saturday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 3:45pm - Donation Center Hours
- Monday - Thursday & Saturday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 3:45pm - Location
- On the Mission’s campus at 421 Fourth Street, SE, Roanoke, across the street from the main entrance of the Rescue Mission
When you shop at the Thrift Store, you’ll find “a little bit of this and a whole lot of that.”
Daily you will find great bargains on clothing of all styles and sizes, furniture, linens, dishes, lamps, household and kitchen items, books, jewelry, toys, etc. All purchases made at the Thrift Store help provide services for homeless families at the Rescue Mission.
The Thrift Store operates solely on donations. If you are cleaning out your closets, think of the Rescue Mission! If your store or business has returns or items you would like to donate, we can use those, too. If you have usable items at home or at work that you can no longer use, let us know!
“But I don’t want my clothes to be sold in the thrift store…”
Not only do proceeds from the sales of donated goods provide shelter, food, medical care, recovery program and educational classes, thanks to your generosity each year the Mission gives away over 17,000 items of clothing to families in need.
Thrift Store Services
Clothing Voucher Program
Provided to all Recovery Program Participants and all Shelter guests as well as individuals and families in the community who are in need. If you or someone you know qualifies for social services and help is needed with clothing, please visit the Rescue Mission Lobby in the main building on Saturdays between 9am – 4pm to apply for a Clothing Voucher card. For more information on the Clothing Voucher Program, call 540.343.7227.
Home or Business Pick-ups
We receive donations on site from 9am – 5pm from Monday – Saturday at our Donation Center. We also do home pick-ups of good used items; please call 540.343.7227 to schedule a pick-up between 9am – 12pm and 1 – 5pm.
Textile Recycling Program
Even your rags can help the Rescue Mission help others. In 2011, 323,488 lbs. of rags were recycled, raising $58,674.46 for Mission programs. Clean, sorted clothing is sold on a world market by the Mission, providing an ecological way to dispose of clothing that is torn, stained or unwearable. Simply bag such items and label “rags.”
