The MarketPlace
Our state-of-the-art storefronts provide critical job training opportunities for our exceptional population and connects our community to your neighborhood.
Cushing Café
Grab and Go, or Sit and Stay a While! Open on weekdays, our Café serves breakfast, lunch, coffee, and fresh baked goods. Avocado Toast, Breakfast Sandwiches, Soups, Salads, and Prepared Meals are just a few options, made fresh daily. Enjoy plenty of parking and friendly service provided by Cushing students and staff.
Cushing Café Hours
Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
For more information, contact Maren Geloran cafe@cushingcenters.org or call (781) 924-2112
Unique Boutique
A gift shop full of treasures - and nearly every item was created by a person with a disability (including Cushing students and adults!)
- Jewelry and pottery
- Hand-made candles and soaps
- Stationary & cards
- Pet treats
- Wooden birdhouses and lawn signs
- Cornhole sets (made to order)
- Wooden charcuterie and cutting boards
- Cushing branded t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hats
Unique Boutique Hours
Monday - Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
For more information, contact uniqueboutique@cushingcenters.org or call (781) 924-2114
The Greenhouse and Garden Shop
The exceptional students and staff at Cushing work hard to nurture, plant and tend to seedlings and then harvest fresh vegetables and flowers to sell to the public or use in our café. Stop in every season to see what’s fresh!
Spring
Fresh flowers in several varieties
Summer
Fresh vegetables and flower bouquets
Fall
Pumpkins, decorative kale, and mums
Winter
Holiday trees and wreaths
The Greenhouse and Garden Shop Hours Vary By Season
When our greenhouse is closed to the public, special seasonal items can be purchased at our other retail shops.
For more information, contact greenhousesales@cushingcenters.org or call (781) 924-2115
Take 2 Thrift Shop
Find a Treasure at Bargain Prices. Take 2 sells women’s and men’s clothing, accessories, outerwear, footwear, home décor, small furniture, children’s toys, and more! Come in for the bargains; Come back to support our exceptional students and volunteers.
Make a Thrift Shop Donation!
Drop-off Times: Monday and Thursday, 11 am to 1 pm, at the side door to the right of the Take 2 main door. Please do not leave items unattended. A maximum of 2 bags can be dropped per person per visit. A donation drop-off outside of these times can be arranged in advance by appointment only.
We Accept
- New and gently used clothing and footwear
- Handbags /wallets / Accessories / Jewelry
- Home Decor
- Fine glassware and vases
- New kitchen appliances
- New linens/towels
- New games/toys
We Do NOT Accept
- Books
- Furniture (of any size and kind)
- Plasticware
- Everyday tableware
- Used kitchen appliances
- Used electronics
- Undergarments
- Used linens/towels
Take 2 Thrift Shop Hours
Monday - Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
For more information, contact Take2@cushingcenters.org or call (781) 924-2113
Cushing Gear Supports Inclusion in the Community
Cushing Merchandise is a great way to support our mission. Stop by Unique Boutique at the Cushing MarketPlace, to see what shirts, hats, jackets and sweatshirts we have available – or call (781) 924-2114
