Certified by Goodwill Retail Store, Donation Center, and Employment Services - Gainesville South • Mar 01, 2026
Thrift StoreGoodwill Industries of North Florida, Inc.
Goodwill Industries of North Florida is a local, not-for-profit organization that removes barriers to employment through training, education, and career opportunities for the communities we serve. Turning your donated items into career opportunities and contributing to a better community. That's the power of Goodwill.
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Certified by Goodwill Retail Store, Donation Center, and Employment Services - Gainesville South • Mar 01, 2026
Goodwill Retail Store, Donation Center, and Employment Services - Gainesville South
Certified by Goodwill Retail Store, Donation Center, and Employment Services - Gainesville South • Mar 01, 2026
Reviews
3.7
546 reviews
5 stars
221
4 stars
118
3 stars
97
2 stars
42
1 star
68
What are people saying?
AI-generated from recent customer reviews
Pricing Issues
Many customers expressed dissatisfaction with the high prices for used items, feeling they were often overpriced compared to other thrift stores.
Store Organization
Several reviews noted that clothing was organized by color rather than size, making it difficult for customers to find items that fit.
Customer Service
While some customers praised individual staff members for their friendliness and helpfulness, others reported rude behavior and poor service from employees.
Cleanliness and Condition
The store was generally described as clean and well-organized, but some customers reported issues with dirty items and a lack of quality in certain merchandise.
Inventory Variety
Customers appreciated the large selection of items, particularly in clothing and household goods, although some noted that certain sections were sparse.
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Bob Wershing
2 days ago
5.0
The Very Nice, & cheery Folks at this Good Will Store will go out of there way in helping you acquire what you are looking for ! ! !
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Aaron N
Feb 16, 2026
5.0
Definitely a top-tier Goodwill. We have visited many and this one is excellent. Large well-lit well stocked. Very clean. Highly recommend
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Cadence “Catie” Booth
Feb 15, 2026
5.0
I've shopped at dozens of Goodwill Retail Stores all throughout Florida, and this specific Goodwill Retail Store has the largest inventory & best selection when it comes to Women's clothing items such as longsleeve/shortsleeve tops & blouses, Knee length skirts & dresses, Blazers, dress pants & casual pants, & sweaters. Additional to the massive excellent selection of items in every single women's clothing department section of vintage & modern clothing the pricing on all clothes is the most affordable I've ever seen out of all the Goodwill stores I've been to in the state! Instead of individual tags with a different price on each piece of clothing in the store they have a set price on a big sign on each clothing section (Example: All longsleeve tops are one set price, all short sleeve tops are one set price, all pants if they aren't jeans are one set price, all skirts are one set price, etc etc). This store also does 3 discount color tags each month instead of 1 discount color tag each month which is what most of the Florida Goodwill Retail stores do. Each of the 3 colors is either 50% off the price, 40% off the price, or 30% off the price. The set prices on every clothing section alone is much more affordable than most of the other Florida Goodwill Retail Stores, but the fact they do 3 color tags Additional to that makes the location even better. In my experience over the years in other Goodwill stores I very rarely have ever had a clothing item I buy that happens to be tagged with the one 50% color of the month tag most do because they mark a very small amount of the clothing with the discount color of the month at a majority of the other Goodwill Stores. I have shopped this store 4 times since I moved to the area a month ago and every time I have shopped here half of the clothing I've bought had 1 of the 3 color discount tags on it. Anyone that complains about pricing being too high at this specific store for any of their clothing has no idea how expensive other Goodwill Retail Stores are in most of the other counties/areas in Florida. Every clothing section is $3 to $5 cheaper per item compared to most of the other areas/counties with Goodwill Retail Stores. So between the 3 discount color tags, the same set pricing in each section instead each item being individually priced in every section making certain items more expensive depending on the items brand/popularity/if its vintage or not etc that most of them do, the massive inventory/great selection, & all the clothing sections being very well organized by style/colors/prints this is truly the best Goodwill Retail Store I've ever shopped at!!!! I hope they always maintain being cheaper than all the others & keep doing the 3 color discount colors each month Additional to being truly affordable overall. When thrift stores are actually affordable for great clothes more people will choose the sustainable option when needing clothing and shop secondhand before buying new for what they need or want, and when this happens it gives unworn clothes a second life!
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jonathan LG
Feb 6, 2026
5.0
It's good store
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Hailey Jeffrey
Jan 18, 2026
3.0
This is the nicest and cleanest goodwill I've been to. I've been to many in several states. However, the clothes are organized by color and not size. It's aesthetically pleasing, but completely impractical. I gave up looking because there's no point. They would probably sell a lot more clothes if they were organized by size. I saw several people just strolling through the clothes and not looking because it's just too overwhelming. While the store is very nice, most of their items are clothes so not being able to accurately search through them is disappointing. Also pretty pricey.
Frequently Asked Questions About Goodwill Retail Store, Donation Center, and Employment Services - Gainesville South
What services does Goodwill Retail Store, Donation Center, and Employment Services - Gainesville South offer?
Goodwill Industries of North Florida offers a thrift store and donation center, along with employment services including training, education, and career opportunities to help remove barriers to employment.
Where is Goodwill Retail Store, Donation Center, and Employment Services - Gainesville South located?
It is located at 3520 SW 34th ST, Gainesville, FL 32608, United States.
What are the operating hours of Goodwill Retail Store, Donation Center, and Employment Services - Gainesville South?
The store is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and on Sunday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
What payment options are accepted at this Goodwill location?
They accept payment by cash, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
How can I contact Goodwill Retail Store, Donation Center, and Employment Services - Gainesville South?
You can contact them by phone at +1 352-340-2738 or visit their website at http://goodwillnorthfl.org.
How can donating items to Goodwill help the community?
Donations are transformed into career opportunities through training and employment programs aimed at removing barriers to employment, benefiting the community.
What types of items can I find at Goodwill's thrift store in Gainesville South?
You can find secondhand and vintage items, as well as various thrift shop merchandise, all supporting the organization's mission.
What nearby places can I visit when I go to Goodwill Retail Store, Donation Center, and Employment Services - Gainesville South?
Nearby, you can visit Rice Thai Sushi & Asian Fusion for dining, Lollicup for bubble tea, and Artistic Cuts for hair salon services.
Is there a convenient spot to get financial services near Goodwill Gainesville South?
Yes, SouthState Bank and CenterState Bank are nearby for your banking needs, as well as Bitcoin ATM Gainesville - Coinhub for cryptocurrency transactions.
What are some food and drink options near Goodwill Retail Store, Donation Center, and Employment Services - Gainesville South?
You can enjoy Asian cuisine at Pho Ha Noi and India Bazaar, or try bubble tea and ice cream at TeaStori nearby.
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