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FAQs

What's the best day to go to Goodwill? ›

While there's no “perfect” day to shop second hand stores, many regulars swear by shopping early on Monday and Tuesday. Homeowners tend to drop off garage sale leftovers on Sunday nights, making for new finds. Plus, the weekends are more crowded shopping days, so employees look to restock early in the week.

When you shop at Goodwill, you can “Round Up” your purchase to the nearest dollar. The funds raised through this campaign support Goodwill's job training and employment programs for people with barriers in our community. With your help, our Mission Services can have an even greater impact.

All of our retail stores accept donations during business hours.

Regardless, as a general rule, we still strongly encourage you to wash your clothing purchases, new or used, before you wear.

According to Goodwill, the perfect time slot to shop at thrift stores is in the morning on both Monday and Tuesday. This is because, at least as far as Goodwill is concerned, people tend to donate garage sale remnants on Sunday, so the pickings are new and fresh come early weekdays.

We appreciate all new and gently used: Clothing. Shoes. Accessories.

Goodwill accepts donations of gently used items

Donations should be clean, safe and resaleable. Your donations to Goodwill are tax deductible.

Can I donate to my local goodwill? ›

We are open for donations with day, evening and weekend hours to make it convenient. Donating to Goodwill gives you the satisfaction of knowing that when you're finished cleaning and sorting, it's just one quick trip to your neighborhood Goodwill Store & Donation Center to be done!

Hawaii Clothing Donation Centers

Hawaii donation centers include: Ewa Pointe Marketplace (partnered with United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawai'i) Hawaii Kai (partnered with the American Red Cross) Ka Makana Ali'i (partnered with the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawai'i)

Tip Two: Go at the Right Time

Another reason thrifting may seem difficult to you is because you aren't going at the right time. Goodwill replaces their items in the morning, and some stores replace their items just before closing as well. The safest choice is to go in the morning, right when the store opens.

The Goodwill Date Night Challenge consists of couples who head out to their nearest Goodwill and find an outfit for each other (or themselves) to wear, but there's a catch. Each person has only $10 to spend and must wear it out on their date!

Each year on December 26th, South Africa celebrates the Day of Goodwill. The day has become a day to recover from the indulgences of Christmas festivities. People are also encouraged to give back to society following the Christmas holiday.

Unlike a lot of high street stores, you'll often find that charity shops will have new stock out every day. While you might find absolutely nothing one day, there could be something on the rails tomorrow. Weekdays are the best time for charity shopping as there's less competition for the best stuff.