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The Goodwill Store and Donation Center in Roanoke stands out as a practical spot for serious thrift shopping. Known nationwide, Goodwill stores are all about supporting local communities through job training programs funded by the sales of used clothing and household items. This particular Roanoke thrift store carries a steady mix of used clothing, furniture, housewares, books, and more. It’s the kind of place where you might find a vintage jacket alongside a sturdy secondhand couch or a stack of well-loved novels.
If you enjoy digging through racks of clothes, this Goodwill location has a broad selection, ranging from everyday basics to occasional vintage pieces. The clothing here tends to be well-sorted, making it easier to spot quality items without endless searching. Beyond wearable finds, the furniture selection can surprise you; it’s common to stumble upon solid wood dressers, end tables, or even lamps that add character to your space without breaking the bank.
Housewares and kitchen goods are also worth exploring. Whether you need a new set of dishes, glassware, or small appliances, Goodwill’s Roanoke store has options that change regularly. Book lovers will appreciate a modest but rotating collection of paperbacks and hardcovers, often including classic titles or quirky reads that don’t show up in typical stores.
Shopping at this Roanoke thrift store offers more than just bargains; it’s a way to support local job initiatives while giving secondhand items a new life. The Goodwill Store and Donation Center is a dependable spot for anyone who appreciates thrift shopping with purpose, whether you’re outfitting a new apartment or hunting for vintage inspiration.
Looking for more options? Explore other thrift stores in Roanoke or visit the Goodwill Store and Donation Center website for details.
Long-standing nonprofit chain with a range of pre-owned clothing, housewares & more.
It’s funny 😄 I live in Florida and the houseware’s in the Roanoke store 🏬 are small. However I did find some things I needed to supply my son’s apartment. This one was clean 🧽 and friendly as well.
Shopping at a Goodwill is like stopping at a yard sale. Sometimes you'll find treasure, sometimes you won't. Not today. Selection seemed low except on clothing items. It also seems that their prices have went up.
Goodwill of the Vallleys is shameful, especially this store. The bathroom(s) are generally disgusting, this store being particularly bad. There were flies buzzing around it today. There is next to zero organization. Housewares and junk are thrown haphazardly onto a shelf. Kids clothing not organized AT ALL at this store. Like zero effort. Hey, here is a novel idea; put glassware on one shelf, metal on another…SOME KIND OF ORGANIZATION. Look to see how other thrift organizations do it. I watch thrift instagrams and it’s amazing how organized those stores are compared to the Goodwill stores in this area. Finally, the prices have gotten RIDICULOUS. $3.99 for a used generic plastic hairbrush? GROSS. This is a $0.99 item, if that. $7.99 for a thin, broken small planter basket that I wouldn’t pick up for free? And then they ask you to “round up” to help their jobs program. I thought we were helping by buying donations? Anyway, I wish the stores here rivaled other thrifts where I’ve shopped. These stores are some of the worst.
The store is always a mess. It’s crazy that they’re charging thrift store prices for a bin store experience. This is the ONLY Goodwill I’ve ever gone to (that’s not an outlet or a bin store) where I’ve had to dig through the items on the shelves to find anything. You can charge $8.99 for a vase or you can make me hunt and dig for items, you cannot get away with doing both. Especially when the items include broken glass and porcelain. Like, why am I risking tetanus to find a $15 Three Stooges commemorative plate? Also, the employees shouting, “Just so you know, we close in thirty minutes!” Whenever someone walks in at 6:20 is another major issue at this location. 1.) they always estimate that their closing 10 minutes before the actual closing time and 2.) why on earth would anyone ever need to spend 30-40 minutes in one Goodwill? The employees are way too concerned with what time they get to leave than actually making sure the customers are having a good experience; which includes placing items neatly and unbroken on the shelves. I also heard one of the older female cashiers call a girl “stupid” after she left one time because she was wearing a tank top in February. This isn’t a lie, it was 70° outside, but she called the girl “stupid” for wearing a tank top in winter. Again, it was 70° outside. Wouldn’t it be just as dumb to wear a big sweater in 70° weather, even though the calendar says February? It made me so mad! Who dresses for the calendar and not the weather?! They need to just remove the management at this location and start fresh, because it’s a joke all around.
I just dropped off a bag and a heavy box (for me) and the men that were there didn't acknowledge my " hi, how are you all today?" and walked away and I had to unload my own stuff. As I pulled away another worker was out by one of the storage trailers and I mentioned to him that a " hi" would have been nice. He explained how busy they were and did apologize. But they were both pushing the same cart of clothing and talking to each other. Don't kid yourself, Goodwill is a business, not a charity organization and should act like it. I work in a customer heavy job and I am NEVER too busy to be nice and courteous. I won't ever go back there and will find somewhere else to take my things. It's a business and they should act like one. If those young men worked for me I'd fire them.