University of Michigan

Ann Arbor Free/Affordable Resources

Maize & Blue Cupboard  |  420 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109  |  https://mbc.studentlife.umich.edu

Notes: UM resource that provides free food, toiletries, personal items, cookware; MCard required; food shopping unlimited, shopping cookware limited to once a semester and personal items limited to once a month; accepts donations

 

University Career Center Clothes Closet  |  515 E Jefferson St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109  |  https://careercenter.umich.edu/content/clothes-closet

Notes: UM resource that provides 3 articles of professional clothing for students per semester; includes blazers, dress shirts and pants, dresses, skirts, pantsuits, blouses, dress shoes, belts, ties, and more; you must be a degree earning student and book an appointment to access this; accepts donations

 

Facebook Marketplace  |  https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/

Notes: Good platform to find a large variety of items at an affordable price; must make a Facebook account in order to make transactions

 

Ann Arbor Salvation Army  |  1621 State St, Ann Arbor 48104  |  https://satruck.org/ThriftStore/Index?zip=48109 

Notes: Salvation Army retail stores sell a wide variety of items in new, good, or gently used condition; accepts donations

 

Ann Arbor Thrift Shop  |  3500 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor 48104  |  http://www.annarborthriftshop.org

Notes: The Ann Arbor thrift shop sells a variety of gently used items from clothing to houseware; accepts donations

 

Goodwill  |  3782 Carpenter Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197  |  https://www.goodwilldetroit.org

Notes: Goodwill retail stores sell a wide variety of items in new, good, or gently used condition; accepts donations

 

Kiwanis Thrift Sale  |  100 N Staebler Rd Suite C, Ann Arbor, MI 48103  |  https://kiwanissale.com

Notes: The Kiwanis Thrift Sale offers low-cost furniture, cookware, decor, and clothing; limited hours; accepts donations

 

UM Property Disposition  |  3241 Baxter Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48109  |  https://procurement.umich.edu/property-disposition-public/

Notes: Sells various items from the University of Michigan that are no longer used; items include electronics, furniture, apparel, and more

 

MSU Surplus Store  |  468 Green Way, East Lansing, MI 48824  |  https://msusurplusstore.com

Notes: Sells surplus items from Michigan State University; items include electronics, furniture, apparel, and more; items can be shipped

 

The Sharehouse  |  5161 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103  |  https://www.facebook.com/sharehouseaa 

Notes: Non-profit thrift store that sells new and gently used items; best for household objects, clothes, school supplies, and more

 

Plato’s Closet  |  860 W Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48103  |  https://www.platoscloset.com/locations/ann-arbor-mi 

Notes: Best for finding clothing and accessories in new, good, or gently used condition; will purchase clothing from you if it's in good condition (warning: they are often picky)

 

"Buy No Things Ann Arbor, MI" Facebook Group  |  Virtual  |  https://www.facebook.com/groups/2296360694004095/

 

"Ypsi Free Stuff" Facebook Group  |  Virtual  |  https://www.facebook.com/groups/997046440737952/