Thrifty Hippie Community Thrift Store

Thrifty Hippie Community Thrift Store Thrifty Hippie is dedicated to assisting people in need in Schertz, TX and the surrounding areas.

This week at the Hippie, we were reminded that everybody we come into contact with has a story whether it’s a donor, a s...
08/18/2026

This week at the Hippie, we were reminded that everybody we come into contact with has a story whether it’s a donor, a shopper or someone in need.

One of our donors brought in a wedding dress. She wanted it to go to good use, but it was an emotional decision and she was in tears when she handed the dress to Melissa. We fell so blessed to have her trust.

We also partnered with SAMMinistries, supported a nursing home with much‑needed clothing, and worked alongside caseworkers to help clients facing real challenges. Every visit, every request, every need met is another reminder of why we’re here.

Whether it’s food, clothing, or essential household items, we do our best with what we have — and we’re grateful for the chance to serve Universal City and the surrounding area with compassion and dignity.

God bless y’all.
Thank you for being part of this mission

Really wanted to focus on appreciation this week. Shout out to Bonnie for her generous estate donations — your kindness...
08/11/2026

Really wanted to focus on appreciation this week.

Shout out to Bonnie for her generous estate donations — your kindness is already helping families in need, and we are so grateful for your trust in us.

Thanks to everyone who brought in school supplies and clothing for our kids. Because of you, children in our community will walk into the new school year with confidence, smiles, and the essentials they deserve.

And heartfelt gratitude to every single shopper who chooses to shop for a cause. Every purchase helps us provide food, clothing, and household essentials to low‑income families in the Universal City area. You’re not just shopping — you’re changing lives. ♥️

Thank you for being part of this mission. Thank you for showing up. Thank you for believing that no family should go without the basics.

Together, we make a difference every single day

This week at Thrifty Hippie, our focus was on supporting neighbors who are working hard to build a better future. Someti...
08/04/2026

This week at Thrifty Hippie, our focus was on supporting neighbors who are working hard to build a better future. Sometimes the biggest barrier to a new job isn’t skill or motivation — it’s simply having the basics to get there.

We helped one neighbor get transportation to an eye doctor so they could move forward with a new job opportunity. We purchased a bike for another gentleman who needed a reliable way to get to work. One of our friends was finally able to get off the streets (out of the heat) and move in to a room for rent. And, as always, many children received clothing, school supplies, and food so they can start the school year feeling confident and prepared.

We worked closely with caseworkers and teachers, giving what we could, because every small act of support helps someone take their next step.

Love to y’all.
Thank you for letting us serve Universal City and surrounding area with compassion and care.

Its amazing how much of a difference a little encouragement can make. At the Thrifty Hippie we’ve seen it turn into moms...
07/28/2026

Its amazing how much of a difference a little encouragement can make. At the Thrifty Hippie we’ve seen it turn into moms starting school to create better futures, families moving forward after a divorce, and children smiling with donated backpacks, clothing, and food.

It’s so easy to miss the impact a little kindness can make. We were blessed this week to have a family we helped came back today so their daughter could say thank you. She brought a huge hug — and we felt that familiar truth: helping others is the greatest joy.

Our biggest need this week is non-perishable food items for the food pantry (pasta/sauce, beans/rice, Mac & cheese, PB&J, dry cereal, poptarts, snack crackers, etc) and kids shoes.

Thank you to everyone who supports our mission to provide low‑ or no‑cost essentials to families in need in Universal City and beyond. You may not see it directly, but your kindness and generosity is making a real difference in the lives of people in need everyday.

What a beautiful week at The Thrifty Hippie!✨ Hope for the Homeless picked up blankets and clothing to deliver to those ...
07/21/2026

What a beautiful week at The Thrifty Hippie!✨ Hope for the Homeless picked up blankets and clothing to deliver to those sleeping outside.✨ Local families found the clothing they needed.✨ And together, we served over 100 children with food and clothing — because no child in our community should go without.

In addition to donations of perishable food items for the food pantry, which we’re always looking for, with school almost here, we’re also collecting school supplies to provide to those who need them. Every donation helps us provide low‑cost and no‑cost essentials to our Universal City neighbors. Thank you for being part of this movement of kindness.

This week reminded us yet again why the Thrifty Hippie exists.We watched children smile as they picked out clothes and f...
07/14/2026

This week reminded us yet again why the Thrifty Hippie exists.
We watched children smile as they picked out clothes and food. We helped seniors who simply needed a little support. We delivered a wheelchair to someone healing from hip surgery and a walker to a stroke survivor who’s learning to stand again.

Samms Ministry brought in members of the homeless community who needed shoes and clothing, and because of your generosity, we had exactly what they needed.

Every act of giving becomes a ripple of hope. We are blessed to bless — and we thank God for the chance to serve.
Thank you for helping us love our community so well.

🌼 Kindness Moves People ForwardToday at The Thrifty Hippie, kindness looked like an interview outfit, new friends at cra...
07/07/2026

🌼 Kindness Moves People Forward

Today at The Thrifty Hippie, kindness looked like an interview outfit, new friends at craft time, a couple starting over, and a family gathering items for their home.

Every small act helps someone take their next step in life.

Thank you for showing up for your neighbors — your generosity makes all the difference.

As always, if you’re looking to support, we always need non-perishable food for the food bank and grocery bags. Thanks. Have a blessed week!

In the old story of Stone Soup, a tired traveler arrives in a village where everyone is holding tightly to what little t...
06/30/2026

In the old story of Stone Soup, a tired traveler arrives in a village where everyone is holding tightly to what little they have. He places a smooth stone into a pot of boiling water in the middle of the square. Curious villagers gather around.
The traveler tells me making stone soup, which is good, but it’s even better with some other ingredients. One villager brings a carrot. Another offers a potato. Someone adds herbs, another brings cabbage, and soon the pot is full — not because of the stone, but because each person shared what they could. By evening, the whole village is sitting together, enjoying a meal none of them could have made alone.

The magic wasn’t in the stone.
It was in the giving.

We see that same magic here every day at The Thrifty Hippie. Neighbors bring what they can — a bag of clothing, a few cans of food, a household item they no longer need — and together it becomes something bigger. It becomes meals for families, clothing for children, essentials for seniors, and hope for someone having a tough time

Just like the villagers, our community proves that generosity multiplies. One act inspires another. And together, we create something none of us could make alone.

Thank you for being part of this mission to help one another.

Community kindness continues to shine here in Universal City and our surrounding areas.This week, your generosity helped...
06/23/2026

Community kindness continues to shine here in Universal City and our surrounding areas.

This week, your generosity helped us reach so many neighbors in need:

✨ With the help of the Honor Society seniors, we delivered donations to the Humane Society
✨ Provided free baby items to several pregnant moms preparing for their little ones
✨ Helped a member of our homeless community obtain a vital record
✨ Offered food, clothing, and essentials to anyone who came to us in need
✨ Connected a domestic violence survivor with a safe bed
✨ Purchased a bus pass for someone struggling with transportation
✨ And we are currently searching for a washing machine for a local family

Every act of kindness makes a real difference. ❤️

We are always in need of non‑perishable food items for our pantry, including:
• Peanut butter & jelly
• Spaghetti & spaghetti sauce
• Rice & beans
• Dry cereal
• Canned meats
• Pop‑Tarts
• Snack crackers

🙏 Thank you for supporting our mission to provide low‑ or no‑cost food, clothing, and household essentials to those in need.

📢 Important Notice:
Starting Wednesday the 25th, our driveway leading to the donation area will be under construction. During this time, all donations must be dropped off at the front of the store or held until the following week.
Thank you for understanding and for continuing to support our community.

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06/19/2026

Calling all Hippie Helpers. We have one of our local friends, a single dad with three kids whose been without a washing machine for about four months. We’d really like to help him. Does anybody have one they’re not using or are upgrading and getting rid of one?

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118 East Wright Boulevard
Universal City, TX
78154

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm

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+12103869934

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