At Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Salt Lake Area, we believe in putting love into action by offering people and the everyday essentials they rely on a fresh start. Through our ReStore, we work alongside the Wasatch Front community to ensure that dignity, stability, and hope take root—starting with the basics and growing toward a safe, stable home.
Supporting People through Habitat Cares
Street Outreach and Essential Supplies
Habitat Cares is our vital outreach program meeting the urgent needs of neighbors experiencing homelessness. By repurposing donations of non-perishable food, hygiene products, warm clothing, and camping supplies, we provide immediate relief. These essentials are distributed through local service agencies that provide direct street outreach, ensuring no neighbor is forgotten in the daily struggle to stay warm, fed, and safe.
2026 Impact:
$500,000+
In basic necessities channeled annually to outreach partners.
Partnering for Maximum Impact
We collaborate with more than 26 local nonprofits—including The Road Home and the Fourth Street Clinic—to steward donated goods. Major retailers frequently liquidate inventory through our ReStore, allowing us to quickly convert surplus into lifelines for outreach teams and the people they serve.
Stepping into Sustainable Homeownership
Habitat Cares also walks alongside those transitioning out of crisis. We provide home furnishings and household supplies to individuals moving into stable housing after domestic violence, homelessness, or incarceration. A furnished home—a real bed, a kitchen table, dishes in the cupboard—transforms an empty unit into a place of safety and belonging, helping neighbors rebuild their lives with dignity.
Community, Connection, and Respite
Located near downtown Salt Lake City, our ReStore offers more than material support; it is a place of daytime respite from the elements. Within this network of care, Habitat Cares ensures that our neighbors are not defined by their crisis, but seen as partners whose futures hold limitless possibility.
Giving Things a New Life
Refurbishing Appliances & Diverting Waste
Instead of sending appliances to the landfill, our neighbors donate them to the ReStore. Our dedicated team refurbishes washers, dryers, and refrigerators, keeping thousands of tons of reusable material out of local landfills. Every item is thoroughly tested and comes with a 30-day warranty, providing families with reliable, affordable options while funding our mission to build homes and hope.
Affordable Building Materials
Contractors and vendors donate excess inventory, giving high-quality products a second chance to improve a home. From windows and fixtures to our famous $20 toilets, these materials stretch household budgets and support sustainable development. By shopping or donating, you help us reduce waste and increase access to affordable home repairs along the Wasatch Front.
Free Community Book Exchange
The ReStore is home to a free library filled with imagination and learning. Customers may take up to five books per visit, and children are always welcome to sit and read while their families shop. Every day, we see kids doing homework or exploring new worlds in this cozy corner. It’s a powerful reminder that restoration is about more than buildings—it’s about the sense of possibility that grows when a community comes together.
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