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Auburn Office | St. Francis Gift & Thrift

August 11, 2026

8/15 Holy Day special schedule: Gift & Thrift Stores

Our Gift & Thrift Stores will have the following schedule on Saturday, August 15th (Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary).

CLOSED:

  • St. Francis Gift & Thrift (Auburn)
  • St. Joseph Gift & Thrift (Hastings)
  • St. Isidore Gift & Thrift (Imperial)

OPEN:

  • St. Louise Gift & Thrift (Lincoln)

šŸ«¶šŸ»Support CSS Auburn

CHARLIE'S PROJECT

Do you want to brighten someoneā€™s day? Donate to our CSS Food Market birthday section! We need:

  • Cake mix
  • Frosting
  • Cards Candles
  • Disposable Cake Pans

Donation Drop Off at St. Francis Gift & Thrift (1014 Central Ave, Auburn):

WED 10am-2pm TH 2pm-6pm SAT 9am-1pm

-OR- Donate money towards our project: click here and under special designation choose "Charlie's Project (Auburn Food Market)"

CSS Auburn Food Market Most Needed Items

If you wish to donate to our CSS Food Market, please leave a message at 402-327-6242 to set up a drop-off time. Donations can ALWAYS be brought to St Francis Gift & Thrift during open store hours. 

While any nonperishable item is appreciated, some items prove especially helpful to fill in the gaps and best meet the needs of those we serve. 

Food Items

  • Baking Essentials
  • Baking Mixes (Brownie, Cake, Cookie, Corn Muffin)
  • Boxed Meal Kits (ex: Hamburger Helper)
  • Boxed potatoes (mashed, scalloped, etc.)
  • Canned Soups
  • Condiments (plastic bottles)
  • Crackers
  • Granola/Protein Bars
  • Hot & Cold Cereals
  • Stuffing Mix

Personal Care Items

  • Laundry detergent
  • Dish Soap
  • Baby Wipes
  • Cleaning wipes 
  • Paper Towels
  • Toilet Paper
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Deodorant

Donate Other Items

Household items may be brought to our Auburn CSS Gift & Thrift store. Click here for more information.

To better serve and uphold the dignity of our clients, we have establishedĀ guidelines for our donation programĀ and we ask thatĀ all potential donors of furniture or larger items fill out a screening form.Ā Click here for our online form.

Donate Money

Your gifts, both large and small, will help us bringĀ Hope in the Good LifeĀ to those we serve together in the 5 county area served by our outreach office. Click here to donate online.

Volunteer

Our Auburn officeĀ offers many opportunities for individuals, families, and parish communities to serve those in need. Ultimately, we are about service to one another: the disabled, the aged, the newcomer, and the poor among us.Ā Click here to fill out our simple online volunteer application.