Habitat Opens DesPeres “ReStore”

Date Posted: April 23, 2013

Posted In: Organizations,

Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis (HFHSL) has announced a Grand Opening date of Saturday, July 20 for its second ReStore location. The Grand Opening hours will run from 9AM – 5PM. The new 48,000 square foot ReStore Des Peres is located at: 2117 Sams Drive in Des Peres (63131), just behind Sam’s, off Manchester Road.

The ReStore resells new and reusable construction and home remodeling supplies. The majority of inventory is donated; however, it also offers select purchased items. General store departments are doors, windows, lighting and electrical, plumbing, lawn and garden, roofing, lumber, tools, hardware, tile and flooring, cabinets, appliances, furniture, home décor, and masonry.

The mission of the ReStore is to provide additional financial resources to HFHSL; expand opportunities to serve a broader base of the community by providing low-cost materials; and provide good stewardship of sustainable resources within the St. Louis MSA.

The Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis ReStore provides financial support for Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis by selling building supplies, home remodeling materials and home décor items to the general public. The ReStore also facilitates reuse and waste reduction by accepting donations of reusable but no longer wanted materials. In 2012, the ReStore diverted over 93,053 pounds of building materials and other recyclables from donations, deconstructions, and recycling efforts, a waste diversion ration of 87%. These items are sold in the ReStore at discounted prices to the public, offering a lower-cost alternative to a traditional hardware store.