When you SHOP and DONATE at Overflow, you transform our world for good.

Thrifting is our connection. Helping people is our purpose.

Shop in Store

Visit us at one of our locations in Ames, Iowa
919 E Lincoln Way
202 S Duff
4723 Lincoln Way
Monday through Saturday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Sundays

We offer FREE furniture delivery on qualifying items!

Donate

Thank you for thinking of Overflow for donation of your gently-used items. We accept donations at all our locations Monday through Saturday
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Volunteer

Make an impact in your community! Overflow has volunteer opportunities for individuals & groups. We provide easy to learn experiences for short term and long term service.

Shop Online @ eBay

Shop online 24/7! Orders can be picked up in store during business hours or mailed to your home. Visit our online eBay store to see some of our most sought-after products.

Enjoy FREE furniture delivery for qualifying purchases!

Bring home your new pieces without the hassle - if your item is $40 or more and you live within 15 miles of the Ames city limits, we'll deliver straight to your door at no cost. Check in store for more details.

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Connect with us to get first looks at new items every day, enjoy fun videos from our creative crew, and stay tuned for all the sales and special events coming your way.

Overflow transforms the abundance of our community into care for those in need.

Since 2014, Overflow has given more than $1.5M to 25+ organizations serving in Iowa and around the world. Caring for people like Desiree. After spending time at Martha's House of Hope in Ames, Desiree has hope, healthy connections, and independence. Overflow is proud to have been part of Desiree's journey.

Your support of Overflow transforms lives across the globe!

Through an organization in Uganda supported by Overflow, Johnson accessed capital to start a business of buying and selling groundnuts. With his first loan he purchased a few bags of groundnuts during the harvest season when prices were low, stored them and later resold them in a weekly market, earning him real profit. Johnson reinvested in this business and today he is a buyer and supplier of groundnuts in the entire community. Your support of Overflow is making community development possible all across the globe!

Join us at an upcoming event

Jul 11

July 11, 2026 Time: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Fourth Annual Thrift Crawl

Martha's House of Hope

Overflow's remarkable generosity allowed us to cover 9 months' worth of rent expenses for our maternity home. They have gone above and beyond by offering volunteering opportunities to three of our mothers, enabling them to enhance their skills and prepare for future employment opportunities
Tara Brown, Executive Director

Matthew 25 House

Overflow's support of Matthew 25 house was enough to pay for groceries for House residents - three meals a day, every day, for five men. Without that, guys would be on their own and either be malnourished or not able to save money to take care of other debts, or both. Having this luxury helps them to get back on their feet quicker, as well as provide a family-type atmosphere
Nicholas Dralle, House Manager

UCI Hati

All donations to UCI are used for university scholarships. Investing in the development of Christian leaders is vital to improving the situation in Haiti. Overflow has supported over 20 students in Haiti. Many of those have graduated and are working in their communities throughout Haiti. Overflow has supported future pastors, nurses, agronomists, and doctors. What a gift this is! We know that Biblically-educated students who have the Christian motivation to serve their families, communities and country can change Haiti. Thank you for your support!
Kristi and Jean Mompremier

News/Blog

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