The MIFA Store is now closed

Despite the best efforts of store staff and MIFA administration, The MIFA Store was unable to overcome the blows of a crippled economy, and declining sales and donations led to the difficult decision to close the store.

MIFA is dedicated to fiscal responsibility, and, because the thrift store was no longer profitable, we were forced to turn our attention to more effective uses of our donors’ dollars. This new chapter in MIFA’s long life offers us exciting new opportunities in addition to a few challenges. We are grateful for the dedicated employees, Meritan staff, and Project WIT volunteers who made our store run smoothly.

 

In the absence of The MIFA Store, we ask that you consider giving to MIFA’s partner clothes closets, which are listed here. We also recommend donating your furniture, antiques, collectibles, and art to The Salvation Army.

We appreciate your years of support for The MIFA Store.

  • Memphis was declared hunger capital of the U.S. in 2011

  • MIFA serves 55,000 individuals each year

  • 74% of children in MIFA's neighborhood live in poverty

  • 86% of every dollar donated goes directly to MIFA's programs

  • In the area MIFA serves, almost 30% of those over the age of 65 live alone

  • MIFA was founded in 1968

  • Memphis' unemployment rate has been close to 10% since 2009

  • MIFA's Ombudsman program's 2 staff and 60 volunteers serve over 7,000 residents of long term care facilities

  • Only 4.5% of residents in the 38126 ZIP code have college degrees

  • Emergency Services provided assistance for 25,000 people last year

  • In 2010 and 2011, 100% of COOL seniors graduated from high school

  • MIFA Meals on Wheels serves 1,800 seniors every weekday

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MIFA (Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association)

910 Vance Avenue, Memphis, TN  38126

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