Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore Closure Announcement
We have an important update to share about our ReStore.
After 22 years of serving our community, we have made the decision to close the Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore. This decision was made by our Board of Directors with care and intention — because protecting our core mission of building affordable housing must come first.
The ReStore has been a point of pride for this community for more than two decades:
✅ Thousands of shoppers found affordable home goods
✅ Countless volunteers gave their time and hearts
✅ Generous donors trusted us with items that deserved a second life
✅ Proceeds supported affordable housing for families right here at home
Our final day of regular sales will be Friday, March 27, 2026. We apologize for the short notice, we simply won’t have the staff needed to continue after that. We’ve been trying to figure out what we could do to avoid the short notice, but no options remain. A liquidation sale is being planned — details coming soon. We will be using volunteers and our families to staff the sale.
To everyone who supported the ReStore: this community made it something remarkable. We are proud of the 22 years that the store has been in the community.
Now, we look forward — with full focus on our mission and everything ahead.
Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity and ReStore has been building homes and building hope in Central Minnesota since 1990.
We serve Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard and Wadena Counties to execute our mission: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, community and hope.
The ReStore is Now Open
We are located in the East Brainerd Mall.
The address is 415 8th Ave NE, Brainerd MN.
Shopping Hours:
Holiday Hours
Friday, April 3: Closed
Monday, May 25: Closed
Tuesday-Friday:
9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Saturday:
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Donation Hours:
Holiday Hours
Friday, April 3: Closed
Tuesday-Friday:
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday:
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
