The Hope Chest Thrift Store in Ocala
Clothing, furniture and home goods at 320 N Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34475. Open Tuesday through Saturday, with donations accepted on Wednesdays, and every sale supports housing for women with children.
By Darrin DeTorres, Only In Ocala · Published October 29, 2026 · Checked against the store's website, its Google Business Profile and Project Hope of Marion County's website
The Hope Chest Thrift Store Location
The Hope Chest has one store, at 320 N Magnolia Ave in downtown Ocala. The store's website and its Google Maps listing give the same address and the same phone number, (352) 957-1979. Google files the business under the shorter name "The Hope Chest" as a thrift store; the store's website calls it The Hope Chest Thrift Store.
| Store | Address | Phone | Shopping hours | Donations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hope Chest Thrift Store | 320 N Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34475 | (352) 957-1979 | Tue-Sat 9 AM-3 PM; closed Sun and Mon | Wednesdays 9 AM-2 PM |
Other charity thrift stores are within a short drive; the full list with hours is in the guide to thrift stores in Ocala. For more of the surrounding blocks, see the downtown Ocala guide.
Address, Phone & Hours
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (donations accepted 9 AM - 2 PM) |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours as posted on Google as of Oct. 29, 2026. The store's own website lists the Wednesday donation window but not shopping hours.
What The Hope Chest Sells and Where the Money Goes
Clothing
Donated, gently used clothing is one of the three categories the store lists on its website.
Furniture
Secondhand furniture is sold in the store. For other furniture options, see furniture stores in Ocala.
Home Goods
Kitchen items and household goods make up the third category on the store's website.
The store's website says proceeds from purchases and donations support Project Hope of Marion County. Project Hope's own website says it was established in 2007 by a faith-based community group and is the only faith-based, transitional and supportive housing program in Marion County that exclusively serves women with children. It operates Hope Villas, where it says the majority of units are dedicated to homeless women and children.
Other Ocala charities that run thrift stores include Brother's Keeper, the Humane Society of Marion County and the Salvation Army; the broader list of local causes is in the Ocala nonprofits and charities guide.
How to Donate to The Hope Chest
The Hope Chest accepts donations every Wednesday from 9 AM to 2 PM at 320 N Magnolia Ave. Per the store's website, the store is not currently offering pickup for large household items, so furniture and other bulky donations are brought to the store during that window.
- Sort items into clothing, furniture and home goods, the three categories the store lists.
- Remove anything on the not-accepted list below.
- Bring the items to 320 N Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34475, on a Wednesday between 9 AM and 2 PM.
- Call (352) 957-1979 with questions about a large item or holiday-week changes.
| Item | Accepted? |
|---|---|
| Clothing | Yes |
| Furniture | Yes, dropped off at the store (no pickup currently) |
| Home goods | Yes |
| Computers | No |
| Mattresses | No |
| Broken, ripped or stained items | No |
A separate Project Hope drop-off
Project Hope's website lists its own in-kind donation drop-off on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 3 PM at 830 NE 28th Street, Unit 201, for items used to furnish its Hope Villas units, such as small kitchen tables, sofas, dressers, cookware and bedding. That is a different address and day from the thrift store's Wednesday window.
Volunteering
The store's website has a volunteer sign-up form with three options: customer assistance, donation handling and other. Donations that do not fit The Hope Chest can go to other Ocala nonprofits; compare drop-off rules in the consignment and resale guide and the thrift store guide.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Hope Chest Thrift Store
Where is The Hope Chest Thrift Store in Ocala?
The Hope Chest Thrift Store is at 320 N Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34475, in downtown Ocala. The phone number on the store's website and its Google Business Profile is (352) 957-1979. It is a single location; no other Hope Chest stores were found on the store's website or on Google Maps.
What are The Hope Chest Thrift Store's hours?
According to its Google Business Profile as of Oct. 29, 2026, The Hope Chest is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 AM to 3 PM and closed Sunday and Monday. The store's own website does not post shopping hours, so calling (352) 957-1979 is the way to confirm holiday hours.
When can donations be dropped off at The Hope Chest?
The store's website says donations are accepted every Wednesday from 9 AM to 2 PM. It does not list other drop-off days. The store lists computers, mattresses and broken, ripped or stained items as not accepted.
Does The Hope Chest pick up furniture?
No. The store's website states that it is not currently offering pickup for large household items. Furniture donations are accepted at the store during the Wednesday 9 AM to 2 PM drop-off window.
Where does the money from The Hope Chest go?
Proceeds from purchases and donations support Project Hope of Marion County, which describes itself as the only faith-based, transitional and supportive housing program in Marion County that exclusively serves women with children. Project Hope was established in 2007 by a faith-based community group.
Is The Hope Chest run by Hospice of Marion County?
No. The store's website says The Hope Chest supports Project Hope of Marion County. Hospice of Marion County runs four separate stores, the Hospice of Marion County Thrift Stores (three in Ocala and one in Summerfield), which are listed on the Only In Ocala thrift store guide.
Can people volunteer at The Hope Chest?
Yes. The store's website has a volunteer sign-up form with three options: customer assistance, donation handling and other.
How We Checked This Page
The address, phone number, categories, donation day, items not accepted, pickup policy and volunteer form come from The Hope Chest's website. Shopping hours, the single-location finding and the map position come from the store's Google Business Profile, viewed Oct. 29, 2026. Project Hope's mission, founding year, Hope Villas and separate Tuesday drop-off come from Project Hope of Marion County's website. Hours can change around holidays; the store's phone is the best confirmation.
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The Hope Chest en Ocala: tienda de segunda mano, horario y donaciones
The Hope Chest Thrift Store es una tienda de segunda mano sin fines de lucro en 320 N Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34475, Condado de Marion; su teléfono es (352) 957-1979. Según su perfil de Google, abre de martes a sábado de 9 AM a 3 PM y cierra los domingos y lunes. Vende ropa, muebles y artículos para el hogar, y acepta donaciones los miércoles de 9 AM a 2 PM; no acepta computadoras, colchones ni artículos rotos, rasgados o manchados, y por ahora no ofrece recogida de artículos grandes. Los ingresos apoyan a Project Hope of Marion County, un programa de vivienda de transición para mujeres con hijos.