About Arc's Value Village Thrift Store & Donation Center
Arc's Value Village Thrift Store & Donation Center in Bloomington is considered by many to be the Twin Cities' best thrift store. It offers a wide variety of items including clothes, furniture, books, movies, vintage antiques, shoes, puzzles, office supplies, and knick knacks. Over 20,000 new items arrive daily. Shoppers can always find themselves leaving with something each visit.
The store features a loyalty program where points earned lead to valuable dollars off, and rewards can be increased by donating. The staff are consistently noted as friendly and nice. However, some customers feel prices have skyrocketed and are no longer as affordable as expected for a thrift store, citing increases on items like shirts, sweaters, and jackets.
As a nonprofit, all proceeds support people with disabilities through The Arc Minnesota. Many customers make weekly visits and love finding new treasures, describing the store as a happy escape.
