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Salt & Light
1819 Philo Rd, Urbana, IL 61802, United States
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Jo
Review №1

I shop here almost everyday. I get a lot of great deals. The employees are amazing on most days. Today was a little different. I found a item that was more than double of what they are selling for. I was willing to spend $3 more then what they normally sell for. And the manager said no that the price for the item was not negotiable. When the items are donated you should never be selling for double the original price. I believe the pricing persons need a little help in that department!!!

Co
Review №2

Nice as always. Always see a friend there.NEVER DISAPPOINTED.

Am
Review №3

Used to volunteer here a lot, but they do have a nice thrift section. Really glad they put in a grocery portion too. Very convenient.

T
Review №4

I love this store! BUT….today I was overcharged doubled for a lot of jewelry I bought, saw it happened, told the cashier, she said she had two papers with purchases…one was for the store and one for the customer!!! Are they not trained. Then I got home and I was still charged $14.99 twice instead of once and twice $4.99 for one pair of shoes!I have no idea how this could happen. I purchased a lot or I would have noticed the additional mistakesPlease fix cashier errors on basics. I won’t go to the store and complain, but I will avoid that cashier as all costs in the future…no pun intended!

gl
Review №5

A very caring place. Good deals. I just got two nice brass lamps for $21.

Am
Review №6

I went specifically to buy Almond Milk, and hoping to find bean sprouts - which I did find! And while I was there, made the circuit and found potting containers. Sweet.

De
Review №7

I truly love this store they have everything from clothing for all ages and sizes to household and grocery items. Its a blessing to have Salt-n-Light in our community to help with things needed at a cheaper price and good quality. The staff are super too. Thank you SNL for blessing us during this time in the pandemic.

RU
Review №8

Always great to shop there.

Li
Review №9

Wonderful, large thrift store that also offers fresh local produce. Gives back to the community in a variety of ways. Computer training offered on site. I got my Covid vaccine shot inside, a walk in event facilitated by Carle. I love this place & the people there. Must check out this community asset.

Ra
Review №10

❤️ I love this place ❤️ Furnished my entire house here! Went from next to nothing, to a beautiful looking home, with a less than the price of a name brand new couch. We are blessed to have a place in our community that can provide so much for so little. Thank you 🙏

Da
Review №11

Nice little resale shop well worth the trouble of stopping and cuz you never know what youre going to find

Am
Review №12

Very clean and nice prices. Would recommend for the people looking for first time furnishings!

Am
Review №13

My favorite thrift store. Most of the employees are super nice. There’s one employee that very obviously treats some people like they did something to her personally because of how they look, but I just ignore her and go about my hunting. I’ve found lots of treasures here.

To
Review №14

The very nice store very clean and its a good thrift store and the cool part is I got a grocery side which is neat

Am
Review №15

I came in for the first time last week and have been back 3x! I enjoy volunteering here because the atmosphere is great! People are so kind as well as the work is fun. I look forward to spending more time in the store.They offer great deals on grocery items, clothing, household and furniture!

ca
Review №16

Nice people and clean place

Al
Review №17

This is definitely one of my favorite thrift stores. Staff is always really nice.

Li
Review №18

Store is clean and well organized. I enjoy shopping here. People were nice and helpful.

Do
Review №19

Just moved to into town and checked it out found some really neat stuff and great prices Totally my favorite place❤️❤️

A.
Review №20

Its a mix.The staff / volunteers, can be exceptionally helpful, or nowhere to be found. Food prices are high in comparison to grocery stores, but can find some unique items not found elsewhere but limited in supply The food quality is also a mix.The re-store part is very clean and mostly priced well.There is strict mask wearing and carts are cleaned. Sanitizer available.Cashiers are pleasant and are always available. There is no self checkout. Forms of payment has been credit /debit unsure about cash or checks.They do monitor the store by video.Other options, such as child care, and other community services have been restricted either due to Covid, the few times of being in the store, the hours I have shopped, and have no knowledge of how they work or their quality.Before returning to Phase 3, people would have their children with them, and were well behaved. Multiple languages can be heard being spoken among shoppers. Sales, like any other store vary,There is a rewards program, that you have to ask to join, it requires either a cell phone or email to join. Nowhere is this made obvious, despite asking about it the first visit, and told it was not working.No politics or religion have been pushed or required for the shopping portion. Parking is free, with handicap marked spots, but have seen no provisions for shoppers who may need assistance, other than what you bring in yourselfWill go back, when in the area, for the unique find, and possible odd meal item.

Pa
Review №21

Very well run thrift & grocery. Amazingly modest prices for clothing and some grocery items for good prices. Buying here is helping their mission to help others. Cashiers are friendly and fast. I have found great things here. Thank you Salt & Light!

Sa
Review №22

We are united in Love.Salt & Light are a Blessing to my Community and many ppl. Thanks for showing Real Love to me and ppl of Urbana.

Br
Review №23

Great selection on items and all very reasonable except the food and clean items those are high

Bu
Review №24

Im so sad to move away. I loved this place as a neighborhood grocery store. Once got a desk for super cheap and they lent us a handcart to wheel it to our apartment. The staff are wonderful and talkative. Really going to miss having this place right down the street. Surprisingly good selection of food. Ive found the Champaign Meijer has more questionable best before dates on food (including expired product on sale) than Salt & Light. You can trust the food you buy here.If youre moving please consider donating to them! Theyre better than goodwill. They dont jack up the price compared to goodwill. Youll be helping people by donating to Salt & Light.

Mi
Review №25

Everything from furniture to groceries. A thrift store and more! Friendly, helpful staff, and a blessed mission. 🙏 When its time to purge, please donate your clothes & household items, so they can find a new life here!

E
Review №26

Great prices, friendly staff.

An
Review №27

Kind, curteous, helpful service at the drop-off section in the back.

Be
Review №28

I have found the workers at Salt and Light to be friendly and helpful. I appreciate what they do to empower people. I donate to them to keep them going. I like to shop there. They almost always have what I am looking for.

Ma
Review №29

Always great customer service! The store is clean, organize, and easy accessible. The employees are always willing to answer any questions I may have. The aisle are label correctly and spacious enough to shop. Did I mention this is a NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION that gives back to the community? I love shopping here. Great product, great customer service, and a clean place to shop!

Be
Review №30

This store does excellent work in the community. It is very easy to donate clothing and household items and get a receipt for taxes. The store is fantastic and it feels great to know that the money you are spending is going to people in need.

Ja
Review №31

All employees are nice and well informed a complete pleasure from walking In the door and everything in between

Es
Review №32

Was kicked out of stor due to heath issuses that prohibit me from wearing a mask, was treated very rudly and am very dissapointed. Will not be going back. 👎

Se
Review №33

Very friendly staff and well maintained and organized store.

Ti
Review №34

Pretty Nice Place To Shop For Use Goods

Da
Review №35

Was blessed..got so many furnishings for my new apt for less than 100$...new couch, chair, end tables, dresser,etc. And 25o/o off senior disc. Thank you Mr. Jenkins and staff

Ma
Review №36

I love Salt & Light. Great place to volunteer.

Fr
Review №37

Friendly staff, great products and reasonable prices

Ni
Review №38

Have some good stuff some things are pricy as far as food but still worth the trip

El
Review №39

You can always find a great deal here! Staff are friendly.

We
Review №40

Great people, great premise, overall a good experience.

An
Review №41

Salt & Light is changing my life! I turned down a better job to work here because I knew God was calling me to join this team. If you dont know what Salt & Light is, what I can tell you is that it is more than just a thrift store. This company CARES about the community. We have bible studies, classes, and fellowship. Anyone who comes in is welcome and we mean EVERYONE. God loves you all, and Salt & Light loves the community and its people. This is a place of second chances.You are the SALT of the earth. But if the salt losses its saltiness, how can it be salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the LIGHT of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your father in heaven.-Matthew 5:13-16 NIV

Re
Review №42

Amazing selection today! I dont get to go here often but when I do I find tons of treasures and my cart is overflowing! I usually go to the champaign location on Anthony Dr. And I love that one.

Es
Review №43

There where people hitting and i will not stand by that 😡🤬

He
Review №44

The store is kept up nicely, an I know they need the money but some prices are too high for me. I can get some things cheaper at the dollar store so I have to go there for somethings. Im a Low Income Senior. I have to budge my money closely.

De
Review №45

Wonderful opportunity to shop and get groceries. Perfect place to cut my in town time by an hour on Saturday.

Ja
Review №46

Amazing place that gives back to the community. And great deals to save $$. Love the staff and their compassionate attitude! People don’t know that everyone can shop here!

Da
Review №47

Awesome place where people that are in need can get the help they need. You can also earn credit towards food by volunteering. The store is just filled with wonderful and friendly people.

Th
Review №48

Today was my first day ever going into the store with my daughter mind you we arent the type of people who have ever been followed in a store we dont carry purses nor had anything on our hands and an employee was following us so close that I could probably hear her breath. I finally had enough and asked her why she was following us. Which she denied of course needless to say. I was clearly racially profiled as I saw no other people being followed in the store. Im disgusted that this happened to me and my daughter she did learn a lesson on how the color of your skin affects how you are treated so thank you. I will never go in there again nor will I donate to them. You should be ashamed of yourselves.

Se
Review №49

Most item prices are very competitive or unbeatable. But be aware, some items are marked up higher then the local supermarket

Al
Review №50

Nice people, low prices, good cause.

Sh
Review №51

Wonderful organization that we give ALL our barely used and heavily used clothing, bedspreads, costume jewelry, books, small furniture, lamps,!! You name it they will find a way to make use of the last scrap!!!!!

Bo
Review №52

A lot of the food was overly priced. A box of cheezet crackers was marked at 6.89. then things was marked for one price and when u got to check out you ended up paying a different price. Very dissatisfied with the experience. Especially since I am a single mother. I wont be returning there again.

Jo
Review №53

Great experince, a true non profofit .. I suggest salt & light before donating or spending your $ @ places such as goodwill ! Which is for profit.

Li
Review №54

Incredible addition to SE Urbana! It’s not just a community grocery and thrift store. It’s a community hub where there is opportunity for connection, job skills training, mentorship, and so much more! Do your shopping here. All the proceeds go towards the services at programs at Salt & Light.

De
Review №55

Good place to go..

Lo
Review №56

Wonderful place ! Fantastic staff !! By far my favorite place to shop in Urbana !!

le
Review №57

A fine organization that can help you help yourself. Still getting things up and running but once they are this place will thrive.

Ma
Review №58

Good people it was nice and clean Prices are very good.They carried my sofa out with in minutes and I left Happy

Dr
Review №59

I ran into my BEST FRIEND EVER, I hadnt seen in too many years ! I found some really great buys !

Ad
Review №60

The idea is wonderful the product is donated and sold way over market value .I will give another way. With real money to real people.Peanut butter 3 dollars for the small one. Giving ia nice. Ripp the poor is here and real.

An
Review №61

Good prices check it out good stuff

Mi
Review №62

Lady at Jewelery counter was so friendly and patient.It was her 1st day and I always feel rushed at jewellery counters and man she was awesome!!!AMAZING PRICES ON FURNITURE AND BOOKS!!

Ca
Review №63

You can always find something you need at Salt and Light.

Vi
Review №64

The people are nice. The place is clean. Prices of food is a little high, but they do have name brand products.

Na
Review №65

Cheaper price and good quality

Ja
Review №66

Salt and Light is a great place to get groceries and household thrift items. 100% of dollars spent are invested back into the community to fight poverty with dignity!

Ch
Review №67

NO dignity to poor! THEY over charge and rob them . CLOTHES WORNOUT OVER PRICED. AND GROCERY IS 3X ELSEWHERE PRICES WOULD NOT RECOMMEND WASTE OF TIME. THEY HOLD DONATED NICER ITEMS TO SELL ELSE WHERE. NOT TO LOCAL AREA . ALSO DONT PAY EMPLOYEES GIVE THEM CREDIT FOR overpriced items. This is very sad and they do it in the name of GOD. SHAMELESS!

Br
Review №68

Went in looking for a specific book and they were having a book sale $1 for a bag of books! SCORE!! I am definitely going back!

Mi
Review №69

Was not very pleased with our visit today. The worker at the jewelry area ignored us while talking about getting a new job elsewhere with another customer. My friend wanted to buy a bracelet but since we had to wait for a piece of paper to be written up, he got annoyed and put it back. We left empty handed

Ka
Review №70

Everyone in there is really nice and they have great prices 😊

Mi
Review №71

Good prices... great people....

Ca
Review №72

In the beginning it was cool then some employee were very rude special on Black lady, no is ok, prises A lil up a lil high in some items .. the food is a lil high Im and older women and dont make alot of money.. but cool love the area

Ro
Review №73

Awesome experience. Big crowd.

Su
Review №74

Very good

El
Review №75

They have a lot of stuff at very good prices. I saved a lot of money on furnitures.

BJ
Review №76

Always friendly customer service..!

Me
Review №77

Found great deals, lots of items coming in Lots going out. Friendly people

Bi
Review №78

2 older women who were workers were following me and after I hanged up clothes she came by the dressing room as soon as we left. My mom then said something and they stopped.

Sh
Review №79

Friendly place!! Save money this is the place to go!!

Pa
Review №80

This store is so awesome!

Tr
Review №81

Trying to find a replacement computer. The place reminds me of Americas Thrift Store!

Gl
Review №82

The people there are helpful and nice

Ch
Review №83

Absolutely love shopping for bargains at Salt & Light!!

Mi
Review №84

Interesting place to browse for bargains

Jo
Review №85

Love Salt and Light

Tr
Review №86

So great, amazing space!

Ma
Review №87

Clean and well organized

Ty
Review №88

I love this place!

RA
Review №89

Good

K
Review №90

Like a goodwill store and market

Ja
Review №91

I love this store!

Br
Review №92

Very nice!

Ka
Review №93

Love it 😍

Ke
Review №94

Love that place

Ri
Review №95

Good.

Ma
Review №96

Great deal !!

Jo
Review №97

Really nice

Em
Review №98

Cheap and book store is rich.

ha
Review №99

Good

Aa
Review №100

Cool

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  • Address:1819 Philo Rd, Urbana, IL 61802, United States
  • Site:https://saltandlightministry.org/
  • Phone:+1 217-355-5654
Categories
  • Grocery store
  • Non-profit organization
  • Thrift store
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–8PM
  • Thursday:8AM–8PM
  • Friday:8AM–8PM
  • Saturday:11AM–5PM
  • Sunday:8AM–8PM
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
Highlights
  • Great produce:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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