# Many Hands Thrift Market Merle Hay: Thrift Store in Des Moines, IA

> Many Hands Thrift Market Merle Hay is a thrift store in Des Moines, IA.

Source: https://thriftnearby.com/ia/des-moines/many-hands-thrift-market-merle-hay/

This thrift store at 4353 Merle Hay Rd in Des Moines sells used clothing, furniture, home décor, and fair-trade items, with revenue supporting the missions of Many Hands for Haiti. Reviewers describe the store as well organized and note its selection, layout, fair pricing, and housewares. Open seven days a week, it accepts clothing donations, offers in-store shopping, and has wheelchair accessible entrance and parking.

> Des Moines' most unique thrift marketplace. Explore a treasure trove of clothing, furniture, home décor, and one-of-a-kind fair-trade items, while supporting local and global missions. The Market opened with the goal of providing the local community a way to give back while providing steady revenue to continue the missions of Many Hands for Haiti. Whether volunteering or shopping, the Market provides a way to bless people in communities both near and far. So be sure to shop, volunteer, donate, and transform lives!
>
> — From the store’s Google listing

## Details

- Type: Thrift Store
- Address: 4353 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
- Phone: +1515-276-9817
- Website: http://www.manyhandsthrift.com/
- Google rating: 4.2 from 57 reviews
- County: Polk County
- Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=41.6403944,-93.6950858
- Last verified: 2026-09-20
- Star breakdown: 5★ 36, 4★ 9, 3★ 2, 2★ 6, 1★ 4

## Features

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

## What reviewers mention

well organized (8), selection of items (3), store layout (3), fair pricing (2), housewares (2), ebay (2), christian (2), clothes (2)

## Hours

- Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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