Of the 10 thrift stores listed in Matthews, 9 give a phone number, 2 publish opening hours and 9 have a website. 6 are branches of national chains — Goodwill (2), Habitat for Humanity (1), Once Upon a Child (1); the remaining 4 are independent. By what they offer: 4 accept donations, 3 offer pickup for bulky items, 3 have a furniture section. The nearest bigger selection is Jacksonville with 21.
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Goodwill - Idlewild Rd.
15090 Idlewild Rd, Matthews, NC 28104
Mon 10am-9pm, Tue 9am-9pm, Wed-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm
Sells clothing, shoes, accessories, appliances, furniture, antiques & collectibles, sporting goods, linens
Donations: takes Small appliances, furniture, antiques, exercise equipment, and other special donations
Where proceeds go: tuition-free job training programs, skill-building workshops, career development
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Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity ReStore
2447 E John St, Matthews, NC 28105-4807
mon- thurs | 9am-5pm
Sells furniture
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Zabs Place
100 N Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105-1711
Sells clothing, furniture, housewares, books, toys
Donations: takes clothing, housewares, or furniture
Where proceeds go: local young adults of all abilities
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Salvation Army
11328 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105
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Goodwill
2515 Plantation Center Dr, Matthews, NC 28105-5298
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Once Upon A Child
9623 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105-4669
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Plato's Closet
10035 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105
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The Homeschool Room
1115- B Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
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LongDog Thrift
1325 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Matthews, NC 28105-2309
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Lory's Attic, Matthews NC
9603 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105-5335
Before you go
Store details marked on the cards come from each store's own website, checked August 2026.
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North Carolina: rank 7 · Our methodology