Gear Up for Greatness: Back to School for Less at Goodwill
July 1, 2025Getting ready for the school year should feel exciting, not stressful. Whether you’re helping a child pick out their first backpack or setting up a dorm room, Goodwill is here to help you stretch your budget while supporting a greater mission.
At Goodwill stores across Central and Coastal Virginia, you’ll find everything from notebooks and binders to backpacks, lunchboxes, shoes, and name brand clothing. College students can find dorm room furniture, dishes, lamps, and small appliances. Teachers can stock their classrooms with affordable learning materials, books, organizers, and more!
Hundreds of new items are added to our sales floors every day, giving you more options and better value with every visit. Shopping at Goodwill helps reduce waste and gives pre-loved items a second chance. It is a smart, sustainable way to shop that makes a real impact in your community.
Give Back While You Gear Up
While you shop for what’s next, consider donating what you no longer need. Gently used clothing, school supplies, and household goods can help another family prepare for the school year. Decluttering your home makes space for what matters most and supports our mission to help people help themselves through the power of work.
Every donation and every purchase helps fund job training and employment support services for individuals facing barriers to work. When you shop or donate at Goodwill, you’re creating opportunities that change lives.
Save Even More During Tax Free Weekend
Virginia’s Tax Free Weekend is happening Friday, August 1 and Saturday, August 2. Shop Goodwill during these two days and enjoy extra savings on clothing and school supplies. Combine the tax break with our already low prices to make the most of your back-to-school shopping.
Store Hours: Monday through Saturday,
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Find your nearest location: goodwillvirginia.org/location-finder
