About Thrift World

ABOUT US

We're not your average thrift store. Thrift World is all about turning second-hand goods into first-rate finds, while making a real impact on the planet and our community.

Since opening our doors in 1996 in Omaha, NE, we've grown from one shop into an  11-store thrifting empire spanning 3 states, with an export business and a thriving e-commerce store. (Yeah, we've been busy.) But we're more than just a place to score vintage gems and killer deals. Every item you find at Thrift World helps us support local non-profit partners, create jobs, and keep perfectly good clothes and household items out of landfills. Think of us as treasure hunters with a mission, one thrifted item at a time.

Thrift World Business Model

At Thrift World, we're all about giving back, every item you purchase supports our local charity partners and helps reduce waste. Shopping with us means making a difference for your community and the planet, one thrifted find at a time.

OUR IMPACT

Here's the not-so-fun fact: 17 million tons of textiles are thrown away in the U.S. every year. That's roughly 112 pounds of clothes per person. The kicker? Two-thirds of this waste could be re-used or recycled, but only 15% of it actually is.

Making a Difference

10 million pounds of textiles and goods kept out of landfills annually
15% of textile waste is currently recycled (we're changing that!)
112 pounds of clothes thrown away per person each year

We're on a mission to change that. By keeping approximately 11 million pounds of textiles and goods out of landfills each year, we're turning potential waste into real-world value. Because what's good for your closet should be good for the planet too.

Thrifting today, for a better world tomorrow, now that's something we can all get behind.

By the Numbers

11

Retail store locations across Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri

3

States where you can find our stores and make an impact

1996

The year we started our mission in Omaha, Nebraska

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Possibilities for finding your next treasure and supporting your community

Our Mission

Thrift World is a retail thrift store company that promotes recycling and re-use of used clothing, accessories, and other household goods in partnership with non-profit organizations. We're committed to creating value from what others might consider waste, while building stronger communities and a healthier planet.