The Salvation Army Family Thrift Stores offers gently used clothing and household items which are donated through its pick up service, drop-off bins, community centers and family stores. Based in Elk River, Minn., the store provides social and spiritual services to communities throughout the world since 1886. It also offers fresh clothing, furniture, household items, brand-name goods and antique, among others. The Salvation Army Family Thrift Stores is also one of first recyclers in the United States.