Our Heart – Volunteers

If you’ve ever shopped at Gift & Thrift, we know for an absolute fact that you have encountered one of our wonderful volunteers. What’s that you say? You didn’t really interact with anyone while you were shopping? Well, truth be told,…
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Donations – Pack to Help!

As most everyone knows, donations are what helps us help others ... but do you know what we do with the donations? When you drop something off, our awesome crew members on the donation dock do an initial sort of what you bring. They organize…
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There’s More to the Store

There's so much more to Gift & Thrift than what you see in the store. A new hire recently remarked, "I had no idea how much goes on behind the scenes around here". His comment came after spending a week sorting donations, testing battery…
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Christmas in July

Let's face it, there is a lot to get done in every-day life, but come December? Come Christmas? Everyone goes into task overload! There is always something we need to accomplish to be prepared for the Holiday Season. Not only that, but there…
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Yes, We’re Kidding You!

It's been said that we've reached a 'certain age' when we have a favorite burner on the stove or we keep a box, simply because, "it's a really good box". Be honest, you have saved a box for that very reason, haven't you? Perhaps you saved the…
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What on Earth …

One of the questions we are often asked by customers, family and friends is, "What is the most interesting thing you've found at Gift & Thrift"? If we differed that question to people in different departments, we would likely get a myriad…
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What’s Up Doc-k?

  You might have to channel your inner Bugs Bunny as you drive to the store this week ... “Ehhhh, What’s Up Doc-k? Why is it closed?” Well, our explanation to you “wascally wabbits” must first include a huge THANK YOU! We are…
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Thrift And The Importance Of Small Things

A booklet celebrating 15 years of Gift & Thrift lists Dorothy Kreider’s notes about eight reasons given for having an MCC Thrift Store. Among them are “Recognizing the Importance of Small Things”. Over the last month, as I have been…
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Thrift: Helping the Environment One Item at a Time

One of our goals here at Gift & Thrift is to keep as much as possible out of the landfill. We do our best to rescue and recycle items big and small. Many of the items that are donated are like new, crisp, shiny, and bright. These things…
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