THRIFT STORE
& FOOD PANTRY
Thrift Store
Appalachia Reach Out's Thrift Store is open to all, Tuesday-Saturday 10am-3pm. We are located at 2596 Rockcastle Rd., Inez KY 41224.
The store is a vital part of our ministry, filling a niche in our community and generating revenue for other ministry activities. In our inventory we offer a variety of clothes, household goods, furniture, and various building supplies. God has blessed our store as a venue of ministry for many years. It provides a place for individuals from our community and other surrounding areas to shop and fellowship.
We gladly accept donations locally, as well as from our team partners - see below for what we do not accept, as well as donations that we love to see. We are grateful to have a number of partners who bring donations and loads of resources to our store from all over the US! It's through these connections that we are able to stock our store each month and continue to provide items at low prices. Come check us out! We'd love to meet you.
No, Thank You
Donations we cannot accept or sell
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Anything broken, missing pieces, moldy, wet, dirty, ripped, stained, or peeling
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Computers, printers, electronics
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Car seats
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Pianos or organs
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Winter items (e.g., skis or sleds)
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Women's clothes
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Used underwear or socks
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Entertainment centers
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Tables/kitchen chairs
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Large desks
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Sprinklers
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End tables
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Train/racecar tracks
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Bowling balls
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TV's unless they are smart, flatscreen, working, and include the remote
Yes, Please
Donations that are in great demand and sell quickly
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Towels
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Blankets
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Linens
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Novels/puzzles
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Doors/windows
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Household items
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Cabinets
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Furniture
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Working VHS players with the remote
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Working large appliances
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Carpet (size written on corner of the underside in permanent marker greatly appreciated)
Food Pantry
The ARO Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 10 am to 2 pm to Martin County residents. Residents can come once a month on whichever Wednesday they choose. When signing up, please provide a valid street address ("911 address") and bring proof of income. The food pantry operates with a shopping-like experience where choices can be made in each category to suit preferences and dietary needs.
We would like to thank God's Food Pantry, the Pallottine Foundation of Huntington, the Highlands Regional Foundation, People's Bank, several local organizations, and all the individual donors who supply the pantry with food for those we serve.
For more information and updates on Food Pantry and Thrift Store hours, donations we accept, and current items we have in stock, follow the ARO Thrift Store Facebook Page.
FOOD PANTRY ITEMS
We kindly ask that all food donate be within their expiration date. This helps us as we stock, and gives dignity to our neighbors we serve.
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Boxed Stuffing
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Instant mashed potatoes/Sweet potatoes (and gravy)
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Rice or pasta sides
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Pumpkin, apple, or other pie filling
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Chicken A La King in a can
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Cooked Ham in a can
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Flour
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Vegetable Oil
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Raisins
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Applesauce
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Peanut butter
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Gluten free variety of food
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Can Openers
NOTE: Those we serve are typically families, so please consider buying sizes for a family of 4 or more rather than individual servings.
HYGIENE ITEMS
We offer these as free items to our neighbors as they visit the pantry to shop.
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Nail Clippers (new)
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Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
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Deodorant WITH antiperspirant
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Bladder Control Pads
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Shampoo and Conditioner
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Body wash
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Feminine Pads
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Chucks (for beds) *VERY NEEDED*
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Adult Depends (L & XL)
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED
To help us better serve our neighbors and focus on the resources we are in need of, here is a list of items that we do not take.
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Mouthwash
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Hand Sanitizer
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Rubbing Alcohol
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Any other items with alcohol in them
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Any kind of Medicine
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Medical Supplies such as Breathing Machines, Catheters, etc.
Also, at this time we have an overabundance of Dental Floss!