Thrift Town

Specialties

Over 4,000 Gently Used Items Arriving to Each Store Daily! Clothing For All Ages Organized by Department, Size & COLOR, Denim, Shoes, Baby Stuff, Toys, Jewelry, Accessories, Antiques, Furniture, Kitchenware, Small Appliances, Bedding & Linens, Sporting Goods, Books & Records, Gift Cards, Collectibles, Green Gifts & Much More!

History

Established in 1972.

Thrift Town, a family owned and operated business, opened its first doors in San Lorenzo, California in 1972 by founders Bud & LaVey Norquist and Steve Moore. Today, Thrift Town celebrates over four decades of socially responsible recycling with 15 Thrift Town stores in four western states. Each store puts out over 4,000 gently used items daily. Thrift Town continues to live its vision statement of being committed to making a difference every day, proudly generating over $ 250 million dollars for local charity partners.

Meet the Business Owner

Jeff N, Wendy S and Lane S.

Business Owner

Owners Jeff Norquist, Wendy and Lane Steinmetz make up what is fondly referred to as The Trio at Thrift Town. Between the three of them, they have over 60 years of experience in the wonderful world of thrift, even more if you count the years brother and sister duo, Wendy and Jeff, spent playing in Thrift Town’s back rooms under their father and uncle, co-​founders Brandt «Bud» Norquist, and Steve Moore’s watchful eyes.

The Trio’s «boots to the ground» attitude started years ago when both Lane and Jeff worked their way up the company ladder, starting out as part of the product pick up crews, mastering the juggling act of managing stores, serving as regional managers, and finally transitioning into manning the helm. Armed with years of experience in the field, and Wendy’s savvy marketing skills, they have maintained the same core values set forth in 1972, while continuing to grow Thrift Town into the unique, community-​based thrift stores you see today.

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Community Service & Non Profit

Jeff N, Wendy S and Lane S. says,

«Big Brothers Big Sisters is a charity partner in NEED of gently used clothing, shoes & household items. Your donations make a difference locally!»