The Hospice Shop of Northampton
Every donation and purchase made through the Hospice Shop plays a crucial role in advancing the mission of Cooley Dickinson Hospice, which is dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care for individuals with terminal illnesses. The primary objective of hospice care is to alleviate suffering, manage symptoms effectively, and facilitate a peaceful death.
By supporting the hospice program through the shop, individuals can directly contribute to ensuring that essential care reaches those in need, especially considering that insurance coverage may not always suffice for the full cost of end-of-life services. Cooley Dickinson Hospice remains steadfast in its commitment to deliver necessary care regardless of financial constraints, and the collective efforts of the Hospice Shop and the hospice program synergize to offer comfort and support to individuals in our community during their end-of-life journey, right in the comfort of their own homes.
The Hospice Shop of Northampton sells gently used, quality Women’s and Men’s clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry, household items, and more. Volunteers committed to the Hospice mission donate more than 5,400 hours annually to ensure that quality end-of-life care is available in our community.
When you drop off your donations, a tax receipt is available upon request. All proceeds benefit Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice.
Thrift Shop Hours
Sunday – Closed
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – 10 am – 5 pm
Wednesday – 10 am – 5 pm
Thursday – 10 am – 5 pm
Friday – 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday – 10 am – 4 pm
We accept donations Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 3 pm, right through the front door. Please keep in mind that we are a smaller shop and will, every once in a while, run out of space. It’s always a good idea to call if you’re traveling a distance with donations. Call us at 413-586-0193.
Donation Guidelines
We welcome gently used quality clothing and household items such as:
- Clothing – women’s and men’s gently used or new.
- Fashion accessories—purses, wallets, scarves, hats, gloves and belts
- Clean linens
- Art, antiques, vintage clothing, and collectibles (we are careful w/pricing)
- Fabric and yarn
- Greeting cards
- Household items – home decor, pottery, tchotchkes
- Kitchenware—pots, pans, dishes, flatware, glassware and serving pieces.
- Small household appliances
- Jewelry (costume, antique, semi-precious and precious. We have fine jewelry routinely appraised.)
- Linens – curtains, tablecloths, sheets, towels, and blankets (we cannot accept electric blankets, mattress pads or bed pillows)
- Luggage
- Musical instruments
- Books and more!
This list is subject to change. There are a few things we can’t accept, such as items that have been recalled, banned or do not meet current safety standards. If you’re looking to donate specialty items, it’s best to call us first to find out any rules or restrictions.
We Cannot Accept:
- Textbooks
- Computer equipment
- Children’s toys, stuffed animals, car seats or cribs
- Food items
- Electric blankets, mattress pads or bed pillows
- TVs, VCRs, DVD players, stereo equipment and VCR tapes
- Large items/truckloads/leftover tag sale items (we’re a small but mighty shop!)
- Medical equipment – this includes walkers. Try your local senior center!
Interested in Volunteering at the Hospice Shop?
Please complete the form below to apply to volunteer in our Hospice Shop. Contact Terri Pajak, Hospice Shop Manager, at 413-586-0193, with any questions.