Shalom Free Clinic Thrift Store

I have been to all of the thrift stores in town, and this one ranks last in every category. Don’t bother– service, selection and organization is a nightmare.

I like to check out this store once in a while when I am downtown, but it is hard to find things here due to the amount of stuff in the store. I can barely walk around in there! I have found a few things, but it must have been by pure chance. The shop doesn’t have much square footage, so I guess they are trying to get the most out of what they have. I think they would do better to put less stuff out and allow more accessibility.
In terms of staff, they have been friendly and nice when I was there. They seem to try to help out those in need who come in looking for clothing items, which is really nice. It’s great to see community outreach in action.
Their heart is in the right place and they are working with a small space. I give them a thumbs up for trying hard and will continue to come by once in a while to support their store.

There’s friendly staff here? Where? Can you point them out to me? Because I sure didn’t find any.
This place makes you feel claustrophobic. It also makes you feel like you were suddenly beamed into an episode of hoarders. I found a couple things, but to my dismay, they didn’t take cards. Thankfully, my boyfriend had cash.
Reconsidering the «friendly» item, perhaps it was just between each other. One guy sat on a chair while the girl sat behind the desk and they stayed in the same place chatting it up, but only with each other.
When I did go to purchase, he stopped talking. But as soon as I completed my transaction, they immediately began talking about random crap with each other. Makes you think not very highly of the place. They only completed the «minimal» interaction that they had to do with me.
I was very disappointed.

Nice people in here! They seem to know a lot of their customers, and the ones they don’t they love to strike up conversations with. They are truly sweet people! I bought a hand crocheted throw that is FANTABULOUS!
Apparently some people who have talents like crocheting, sewing, making various items donate their goods to this store because they have received such amazing care through the free clinic! I enjoyed perusing the little thrift shop! Shabbat Shalom!