The Well Thift Store in Fairfield to begin accepting donations

The Well Thrift Store in Fairfield will begin accepting donations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays beginning Feb. 3 to stock the store in preparation for opening soon. Look for future Saturday donation drop-off times once the store is open.

The Well Fairfield is located at 1700 South Main Street in Fairfield, Iowa. During designated donation hours, proceed to the back (west side) of the building and look for signs to drop donations off inside the appropriate donation doors. No donations are to be left outside.

Items that can be donated include gently used clothing, shoes, linens, housewares, home décor, craft supplies, vintage items, books, DVDs, toys, baby gear, sporting goods, tools, working electric appliances, and furniture. Donations not accepted include items that are broken, paints and chemicals, custom window treatments, building materials, pianos and organs, outdated media and TVs.

All items donated to The Well Thrift Store in Fairfield support the Well's ministry to help local people reach long-term stability in life. If you would like to be a part of transforming lives by volunteering, visit thewelliowa.org to sign up. Many volunteers are needed to launch and operate The Well Thrift Store and the Well Resource Center.

According to a news release from the organization, The Well's mission is 'combining the love of Christ, the help of our communities and the strength in each person to find hope for life. The Well is an organization of people from area churches, nonprofits, businesses, and foundations interested in more effectively ministering to those in need in the Fairfield area. Through volunteers and local partnerships, we hope to be a place of encouragement and support that connects people to necessary resources so people can reach long-term stability in life.”