Northshore Food Bank Resale Shop

Jessica Brown

Visited here a few weeks ago and was so disappointed. Used to just love shopping the food bank thrift store. The old place was small but had great prices and you could find a treasure occasionally. The store seemed to support the food bank so I would spend extra whenever I could. Then they moved, got a fancy new building, and I guess the rent is higher. Suddenly the same items people have always been dropping off are worth twice as much. Half the store is what they call an "up ticket," like at goodwill where anything not broken is a "special price." Nothing is a regular bowl, sheet, or pair of boots; everything is priced higher and special because it's "name brand," "barely used," or "vintage." And someone who works here thinks everything here is REAL special because outdated No Boundaries jeans aren't vintage gems or worth $18, price tag still on or not. A piece of Shannon crystal that was chipped badly was $35. You could probably get it brand new in a box at Tuesday Morning for $19.99. And I always love finding $3 and $5 on items clearly labeled "GREENBRIER INTERNATIONAL." That's the dollar tree. Bottom line: if you're coming here for deals, or looking for a treasure, I suggest skipping it. You might as well shop at any local store for sales, or check ebay - I guarantee someone is already looking up every single thing and pricing it comparatively, which is really sad considering how much work and time it is to list things online versus slapping it on a hanger and letting it dangle on a rack til sold. I left and went to Kohls, spent the same amount I had budgeted for school clothes, and got more brand-new tag-on name-brand items at Kohl's than I could have gotten here. I would have way rather supported the food bank and will continue to donate food items but I won't be back to shop this store anymore. EVERYTHING is so expensive now, it's upsetting that thrift stores originally meant to contribute to the community are just pricing themselves out of touch.

Rachel Harney

So much fun! We spent 2 hours here! The clothes are organized by size - which is so convenient and usually doesn't happen in a thrift store. The employees were friendly and fun. Very clean / great deals!!!

Abby Hartzog

Love this store sooooo much but some of the ladies (who were NOT there the first couple months they were open) have been marking up some items to INSANE prices. One lady in particular seems like she’s trying to turn it into a vintage resale shop or something by the way she is pricing things… (for example- $40 for a vintage nightgown, $80-$100 cowboy boots, $30 purses, $12 loft shirts…. You get the picture) for items they received for free. I understand a mark up on items to an extent but some are extreme! Still love the place though

C. W. dalrymple

Thoughtfully placed items in good quality. The clothes are sorted for easy browsing. It is clean and top quality. Do not sleep on this place. Found some good vintage pieces as well