Looking for affordable thrift stores in Southeastern Louisiana?
Apart from our everyday great deals, each purchase form a Goodwill Thrift Store helps fund job training, employment placement, and career services right here in our communities. From everyday essentials to unexpected finds, shopping Goodwill means saving money while supporting people across our region. We operate dozens of stores throughout New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Slidell, and the surrounding areas making sure that there is always a convenient location near you.
What Kinds of Things Does Goodwill Sell?
- Gently used clothing for all ages
- Furniture and home décor
- Kitchenware and household essentials
- Books, electronics, and seasonal items
- Our inventory changes daily, which means every visit brings something new
Why Should you Choose Goodwill Above Other Thrift Stores?
Shopping at Goodwill isn’t just about finding bargains. It’s about impact.
- Affordable prices for families, students, and budget-conscious shoppers
- Sustainable shopping that keeps usable goods out of landfills
- Local job creation through training and employment programs
- Community reinvestment across Southeast Louisiana
Every item you purchase helps someone take the next step toward employment.
Item Donation Guidelines
Want to Make a Bigger Impact? Goodwill relies on the generosity of others keep our shelves stocked and out communities well served. Your donations that meet the below guidelines are what keep us going.
What Can You Donate to Goodwill?
We accept gently used items including:
- Accessories
- Art & paintings
- Bicycles & children’s scooters
- Books
- CDs, DVDs, records, and other media
- Clothing
- Computer parts & Peripherals
- Cookware
- Decorative household items
- Dinnerware
- Electronics
- Exercise equipment
- Flat screen monitors
- Flat screen televisions
- Furniture
- Glassware
- Hand tools
- Jewelry
- Outdoor power equipment (gas & oil removed)
- Power tools
- Purses
- Records
- Rugs
- School & Work uniforms
- Small household appliances
- Speakers, Stereos, Radios, Record players
- Toys
- Wheelchairs
What Can You NOT Donate to Goodwill?
- Batteries
- Broken or damaged furniture
- Building materials
- Car Seats
- Children’s high chairs
- Children’s play pens
- Clothes hangers
- Cribs
- CRT tube televisions
- Firearms of any kind
- Food, beverages
- Hazardous materials
- Hospital beds
- Major appliances
- Mattresses/box springs
- Pianos
- Tires
- Wet clothing

