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Back Porch Thrift Store


The Back Porch Thrift Store has a long history of providing community solutions to residents of the Mt. Vernon / Alexandria area.  Donated furniture, houseware items, clothing, books and more is made available to the general public for sale and to needy clients of UCM.  New merchandise is brought to the sales floor every day.   Proceeds from store sales are used to support the many programs of UCM in the community. 


Store Location and Hours:


Mt. Vernon Crossroads Shopping Center
(Between Gold's Gym and Walmart)
7838 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA 22306
703.799.7015        

Store Hours:
Monday - Wednesday, Friday & Saturday     10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday                                                               10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sundays                                                                 Noon - 6 p.m.

Closed:
Thanksgiving Day, November 27th
Christmas Day, December 25th
New Year's Day, January 1st

Special Discount Days

Every Wednesday -       Senior Citizen         10% Off
Every Thursday      -       Active Military        10% Off
Super Friday's - Everything in the store-    20% Off
(Every Friday 10-6)


Donation Drop-Off Days:

Monday through Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Please bring your donations to the rear of the building by driving around either end of the shopping center.  You will see a sign in the rear of the building where we receive donations.

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Truck Pick Up Donations:

Donation pick-ups are scheduled by the Back Porch truck on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 8:30 - 1:00 p.m.  We are only able to pick up furniture and other large items.

Our pick up service is available in the following zip code areas:

22060, 22079, 22302, 22303 ,22304 22305, 22306, 22307, 22308, 22309, 22310, 22311, 22312, 22314, 22315, 22150, 22151, 22152, and 22153

Please contact the Back Porch Donation Pick Up Line, at 703.768.7106 ext. 320 to schedule your pick-up.  Please be prepared to give us your zip code, name, phone number and a brief description of each time for donation.


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For More Information:
703.799.7015
703.799.3485 ( fax )

Arlyce McKay
Back Porch Manager