# Goodwill of Central Iowa: Thrift Store in Ames, IA

> Goodwill of Central Iowa is a thrift store in Ames, IA.

Source: https://thriftnearby.com/ia/ames/goodwill-of-central-iowa/

This thrift store at 3718 Lincoln Way in Ames, Iowa sells used goods and accepts clothing for recycling or donation. Donations are dropped off at a marked spot, where staff help unload and provide receipts; proceeds fund job training and employment programs. Reviewers mention new items, used items, electronics, picture frames, and cool finds, along with a clean store and welcoming staff. It is open 7 days a week, has wheelchair accessible entrance and parking, accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, and has a website.

> When you arrive with your donations, please follow our signs and markers to the donation drop-off spot. Please remember to look around you while you wait. We kindly ask that you remain in your vehicle while you patiently wait for your turn to drop off items, keep at least 6 feet of distance from those around you, and be mindful of your surroundings. An employee will be available to help you unload your donation(s) as needed and provide a donation receipt. Your donations help us fund vital mission programs that provide job training and jobs opportunities for people facing barriers to…
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> — From the store’s Google listing

## Details

- Type: Thrift Store
- Address: 3718 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
- Phone: +1515-292-8454
- Website: https://www.dmgoodwill.org/
- Google rating: 3.9 from 218 reviews
- County: Story County
- Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=42.0217241,-93.669106
- Last verified: 2026-09-20
- Star breakdown: 5★ 98, 4★ 59, 3★ 28, 2★ 8, 1★ 25

## Features

- Buying and donating: Sells used goods, Accepts clothing for recycling or donation
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking
- Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments

## What reviewers mention

new items (4), donate (4), used items (3), cool finds (2), picture frames (2), welcoming staff (2), electronics (2), clean store (2)

## Hours

- Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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