St. Vincent de Paul of the Valley Thrift Shop and Food Bank — Local services in Derby

What can’t I say about this place it’s a life saver they give so much food and great food even Dairy and produce and they give you a list to pick from but of you need something that’s not on the list and you so they look even have my dog treats very friendly and kind abs they even give me a gift card to get the things I need that they don’t give and they even a voucher every few months to go get something free from thrift shop they gave her one for fill the bag she I got so many nice things and I shop there as well their prices are lower then goodwill which isn’t a charity from what I’ve treat like the Salvation Army that actually helps ppl they a private family that gets ask the money but st. Vincent DePaul give everything back to the ppl there donations go to the ppl rent runs the place and helps you get whatever you can she’s very nice and I have mental health I further appts and I has adhd so I talk to much add interior her by accident but she’s understanding that I have social needs which is patience I would give to them if I was rich enough unfortunately I’m in the recording end but I still give whatever I have to try to give back and they even give gifts to the children in Christmas and Easter baskets and special food baskets for the holidays...

I was excited to go to the store and find something good to bring home. Found a few things that I wanted to purchase. Was followed around the store and the lady was literally peaking to see everything that was being picked up. Then she was checking after to make sure it was put back. Once my boyfriend and I noticed what she was doing, we put everything down and walked out. I’be never stole a day in my life and I work hard as hell for my money. I will never go back to this place. She also FOLLOWED US OUTIDE AND WATCHED US DRIVE OFF. She said not one word to us at all while we were in the store. Only ONE employee spoke to us when we walked in the store. No other shopper was being followed around the store but the one black couple was followed around the store to a tea. And she wasn’t working or putting anything away. She sat at the table and watched us check things out like 2 feet from us. Then followed from section to section. Won’t be returning if this is the type of treatment that is...

They will not honor my frequent shopper card because they said cards cannot be combined. They claim the cashiers tell us this when they pass out the cards, but I was never informed until I went to use my cards. It also does not say anywhere on the card that the cards cannot be combined. They are not fair to loyal customers. I’ll be donating and shopping elsewhere.

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It does not say anywhere on the card that it can’t be combined. I’ve combined discounted cards at other stores/businesses with no issue. It is not an unreasonable assumption as I still have spent over $100 at the store, regardless of having multiple discount cards stamped. I was also told that the cashiers are supposed to tell you when they give you card that they can’t be combined. I have 5 cards and I was never told that they couldn’t be combined, until I went to get the discount. Bad business practice. Support a different thrift store in the area,...