Goodwill
Thrift storeGoodwill is a thrift store in Winston Salem, NC. You’ll find it at 514 Waughtown St, Winston Salem, NC 27127. It’s one of 41 secondhand and resale shops we track in Winston Salem.
The store keeps hours seven days a week, including Sunday, staying open as late as 8 PM on its longest days. Thrift hours change seasonally and around holidays, so a quick call before a long drive is worth it.
As a thrift store, its inventory is donated and priced for fast turnover: stock changes daily, sizes and styles are unpredictable, and the best finds go to shoppers who come back often rather than those who come once. Purchases and donations here support Goodwill’s charitable programs; our Goodwill guide covers its donation rules and discount days.
6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.
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Store information
- Address
- 514 Waughtown St, Winston Salem, NC 27127
- Hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMTuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMWednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMThursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMFriday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMSaturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMSunday: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PMHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Website
- goodwillnwnc.org
Before you go
- Ask at the register which tag color is on sale this week and which is newest — the sale racks are cheap, the newest racks are where fresh donations land.
- Check garments under good light for stains and test every zipper; most thrift sales are final.
- Bring a tape measure and your key measurements — sizes vary wildly across eras and brands.
- Sunday hours are on file (1 PM – 6 PM), so it fits a weekend circuit.
- Donating? Use the donation door during posted hours and ask for a receipt — see our Goodwill guide for what this chain accepts.
Donating at Goodwill
Most locations accept clothing, shoes, books and media, housewares, small working electronics, and small furniture at drive-up donation doors during posted hours. Most regions do not take mattresses, cribs and car seats, CRT televisions, chemicals, or large appliances.
Full Goodwill guide: donation rules, discount days, and every location →Thrift & secondhand stores near Winston Salem
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Goatfeathers Antiques & Collectibles
Antique store836 S Broad St, Winston-Salem, NC1.1 mi
Stone Soup Vintage
Antique store836 S Broad St, Winston-Salem, NC1.1 mi
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 11 AM – 4 PM; Saturday: 11 AM – 4 PM; Sunday: Closed
Lost in Time Antique Mall
Antique store2101 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC1.4 mi
Monday: 10 AM – 6 PM; Tuesday: 10 AM – 6 PM; Wednesday: 10 AM – 6 PM; Thursday: 10 AM – 6 PM; Friday: 10 AM – 6 PM; Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM; Sunday: 12 – 6 PM
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Thrift store2551 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC1.7 mi
Tu-Sa 09:00-17:00
Epoca
Antique store107 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC2.0 mi
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Goodwill in North Carolina: 157 locations →
Every Goodwill store in North Carolina with its hours, typical opening times, and the chain guide to donation rules and discount days.
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What regular thrifters use
Give clothes a first wash before they go in the closet, take price-sticker gunk off at home, and measure before you buy.
Lysol Laundry Sanitizer
Goes in the rinse and sanitizes clothes, bedding and soft toys that can’t take hot water or a hot dryer.
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Takes price-sticker residue off glass, plastic and book covers without scratching them.
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Checks inseams, chest widths and furniture against your list; label sizes vary by era and brand.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Goodwill located?
Goodwill is located at 514 Waughtown St, Winston Salem, NC 27127.
What are Goodwill’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Hours can change — call ahead to confirm.
Is Goodwill open on Sunday?
Yes — Goodwill lists Sunday hours of 1 PM – 6 PM.
What kind of store is Goodwill?
Goodwill is a thrift store in Winston Salem, NC.
Does Goodwill accept donations?
Goodwill stores generally accept donations of clothing, housewares, books, and small working items during posted hours, and provide a tax receipt on request. Large items and pickup availability vary by location — call ahead for anything bulky.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Goodwill?
Yes — we list 6 other secondhand, thrift, consignment, vintage, or antique stores within about 50 miles. See the nearby stores section on this page.
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