St. Vincent de Paul Society - Latrobe (PA)

3 /5 cynthia gorman: It’s a nice little place, but the prices are starting to creep up. Since it’s a thrift store and everything is donated, I just wanted to share a concern. I also noticed that religious items, like crucifixes, are now being sold. I thought those weren’t meant to be sold if they may have been blessed, but rather the customer gives a donation? I understand the proceeds go to a good cause, and I appreciate that—but please keep in mind it’s still a thrift store, and there’s no need for prices to be set so high. Thank you.

5 /5 Dane: 5 Stars – Great Prices, Hidden Gems, and a Wonderful Mission! Saint Vincent de Paul is an absolute treasure trove for anyone who loves a great bargain and the thrill of the hunt. You truly never know what you’ll find, and that’s part of what makes it so exciting. From gently used clothing and stylish shoes to home décor, furniture, kitchenware, books, jewelry, and more, this store has a little bit of everything. It all depends on what’s been donated recently, so each visit offers something new. If you’re a thrifter or a vintage lover, stopping by often is a must! Prices are incredibly reasonable, making it a great option for anyone on a budget or simply looking to shop more sustainably. As the saying goes, “One person’s junk is another person’s treasure,” and that couldn’t be more true here. Every item has the potential to start a new life in someone else’s hands, and that sense of reuse and renewal is part of the store’s charm. The store itself is clean, well organized, and easy to navigate, with plenty of parking available. Though the hours are limited, open only from 10 AM to 2 PM Monday thru Saturday, it’s important to note that the entire operation is run by dedicated volunteers from local churches. Their commitment helps keep this community focused resource thriving. Whether you’re furnishing a home, looking for unique finds, or just browsing for fun, Saint Vincent de Paul offers something for everyone, and supports a meaningful cause in the process. Highly recommended!

5 /5 christina marsh: I love to go Wednesday, the volunteers that day are wonderful!

3 /5 Amanda Barkley: Great selection, most staff are friendly. Great prices, better than goodwill. It was my first time going there and walked in with 3 kids (2 under 2) and didnt expect there to not be an carts. No big deal, we mananged. But one of the older gentlemen made the rest of the experience extremely difficult. My son found a little trike he liked but I wanted to make sure it fit him and he could figure out how to use the pedals. The older gentlemen came by and said he had to get off so he "wouldnt hurt anyone." I told him I trying to make sure hed know how to use it(meaning the pedals) and he responded saying "well he knows how to use it, he has to get off" even though he still hadnt had the chance to figure it out. My son cried so I tried to put it up where he couldnt reach, the man still came over saying "thats going to fall" even though it wasnt and tried to take the trike away which made my son cry more so I told him Id just buy it. My son was focused on the trike being taken away the rest of the time and we had to leave. I understand not riding toys around, but if he had been more polite and given me a chance to handle the situation better, there would have been no problem. The same man was outside when I dropped off donations and seemed extremely unpleasant and off-putting. Other than that it wouldve been a great experience. I absolutely feel too nervous to bring my kids back in. There was no understanding, patience, or kindness present.

2 /5 Frank Anderson: Cant beat the prices compared to other thrift stores usually. Depends on who is pricing stuff that day, some must think they are running an antique store and the money comes out of their pocket, not donated for free. My biggest problem is the special treatment some of the local dealers get. There is one regular dealer, an older woman, who Ive seen escorted to the back with an empty cart and came out with a cart full of items they were saving for her. One of the workers came out later and told her they had an item in the back and asked if she was interested then said "We were going to put (X amount) on it, is that OK?" So not only does she get items before anyone else she also gets to name her price. Must be nice. There is another local dealer with a store in town that has items saved for him also. Anything that looks good to the guy running the back is set aside for him and never sees the sales floor. All he does is back his truck up to the back and loads up with all the stuff his personal shopper saved for him. So basically if they like you then you have it made. If they dont, well youll never know what you missed because it never made it out of the backroom. There needs to be some more oversight of what goes on there. Certain people there have let a little bit of power go to their heads.