Goodwill Stores offer a wide variety of donated items, including clothing, shoes, accessories, furniture, toys, home decor, electronics, books, and household items, at bargain prices. With new arrivals hourly, the store is constantly changing, offering unique and one-of-a-kind finds. The sale of these donated items funds employment and training programs that help people in the local community find jobs and achieve financial stability. Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, has been serving the area since 1926 and is ranked nationally as one of the most efficient charities. Customers praise the store's friendly and helpful staff, as well as the occasional great deals, though some note the lack of organization in the children's section and an overall sense of "junk" in the inventory.