Finger Lakes Treasure Trove Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2016 and dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. We thank you for your interest, in addition to simply stopping by and shopping at our store, we have additional ways for you to support our mission.
The Finger Lakes Treasure Trove runs on your donations of clean, gently used items. You can drop them off at our Donation Station, conveniently located at the back entrance of the building near the parking lot. Our donation hours are: Tuesday – Friday 10am – 4pm, and Saturday 10am – 2pm. To comply with city ordinances (and to just be nice neighbors), please do not leave items outside of the store when we are closed) as that is considered littering and there is no way to protect your donations from the elements or theft!
Items we accept
Clothing: Gently used clothing of all sizes, all ages and all styles, including shirts, pants, dresses, skirts, jackets, and shoes. Please make sure the clothing is clean and in good condition.
Home Goods: Kitchenware, silverware, pots and pans, small appliances, linens, curtains, decorative items, and more.
Jewelry and accessories: Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, scarves, and other accessories.
Books: Novels, history books, textbooks, cookbooks, and children’s books in good condition. We also distribute excess books to local little free libraries.
School Supplies: We accept school supplies which we donate to students in need. We also do a school drive every August.
Small Electronics: Working radios and alarm clocks, digital cameras, computer accessories, tablets, laptops, and cell phones.
Sporting goods: Any sports equipment in good usable condition.
Toys and games: Gently used toys, puzzles, and games for all ages. LEGO, plushies in good clean condition, dolls, trading cards (sports, pokemon, magic the gathering, et al.) hot wheels, action figures, etc.
Pantry foods: Unopened and non-expired dried goods, pastas, cereal, canned goods (tuna, chicken, tomatoes, beans, fruit, soup, etc), ramen, mac & cheese, snacks, drinks, peanut butter, jelly, applesauce, boxed meals, rice, broths, spaghetti sauce, instant mashed potatoes, etc.
Personal care items: tooth brushes, toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner, lotion, feminine care products, incontinence products, etc.
Items we do not accept
Due to space limitations we currently do not accept donations of large furniture, large appliances, baby cribs, car seats, high chairs, trunks, printers, large luggage, large rugs, home construction materials (sinks, doors, countertops, light fixtures, etc) or large old style tube TVs. We kindly ask that you share those types of items with Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore location on County Road 10, or our local Goodwill located a few miles down the road on Eastern Blvd.
By sharing our mission with your friends, family, and online through your social networks, you’re helping us reach more people in need of affordable goods and making them aware of our community services.
- Spread the Word: Tell your friends, family, and neighbors about the great deals and unique finds at our store. Share your favorite items on social media and tag us! We also have printables that you can use.
- Follow Us on Social Media: Stay up-to-date on our latest arrivals, sales, and events.
Facebook | Instagram - Leave Us a Review: Your positive feedback on platforms like Google, Facebook, Yelp – to name a few – helps others discover our store and learn about the good we do.
Every mention helps us grow and continue our important work!
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We are always looking for volunteers and extra hands to help with the following tasks:
- Pricing and tagging: Researching prices for similar items and assigning appropriate prices, tagging items with prices and descriptions.
- Stocking shelves and displays: Arranging merchandise in an appealing and organized way, creating eye-catching displays.
- Cleaning and organizing: Maintaining a clean and tidy store environment, organizing backroom areas and storage spaces.
- Sorting and processing donations: Examining donated items, deciding what to keep for sale, cleaning and preparing items for the sales floor.
- Customer service: Greeting customers, answering questions, assisting with purchases, and providing a positive shopping experience.
- Heavy lifting: On-call to help with moving large display cases and other items as needed.
Want to make a difference in our community? Fill out our Volunteer Application and get in touch! We also welcome those fulfilling court-ordered community service hours.
Your generous monetary donations allow us to continue our mission of providing affordable goods to our community while supporting vital programs. Every dollar helps us keep our lights on, our shelves stocked during slow periods, and our doors open to those who need us most.
Monetary donations can also be made in-store during business hours, or mailed to:
Finger Lakes Treasure Trove Inc.
222 South Main Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
All donations are tax deductible, and receipts will be provided.
We also have a wish list of needs and wants for the store that would be very helpful to us:
- In-Store: 10 gallon gray storage bins, display shelves, ziploc bags, trash bags, cleaning supplies.
- Delivery Vehicle: We could use a cargo van for picking up large donations and transporting goods to our partners.
- Marketing and Outreach Materials: Flyers, brochures, and banners to promote the store and its mission.
- Community Partnerships: Collaborations with other local organizations to expand reach and impact.
- Updated Security Equipment: Newer security system, IP security cameras, etc.
If you can help with any of these requests, we would love to hear from you!