Goodwill of Central Iowa is a thrift store that accepts donations and provides job training and employment opportunities for people facing barriers to employment. When visiting, customers are asked to follow signs and markers to the donation drop-off spot, remain in their vehicles, and maintain social distancing. Employees are available to help unload donations and provide receipts. The store offers a wide variety of donated items, with some days providing more neatly arranged merchandise than others. Prices can be hit or miss, with some items considered more expensive than expected for a thrift store, while others are deemed great deals. The cleanliness of the store has been noted as needing improvement in some instances. Despite the occasional challenges, Goodwill of Central Iowa is appreciated for its efforts to support the community by providing employment opportunities at competitive wages. While the selection may not always yield rare finds, customers can often discover useful and reasonably priced items during their visits.
