Caring Hands Outreach - Thrift Store & Food Pantry

08/22/2026

🧥 Have You Checked Our Coat Racks Lately? 🧥

Get ahead of the cold weather and find affordable coats for the whole family!

❄️ Adult coats: $10
❄️ Kids’ coats: $5

Every purchase at Caring Hands supports our mission to feed, clothe, and empower our neighbors by helping provide food and life-changing resources to local families.

When you purchase a coat at Caring Hands, you’re not only bringing warmth home—you’re helping share warmth throughout our community. 💙

Stop by and browse our selection today!

08/22/2026

✨ Brand-New Formal Dresses Have Arrived! ✨

Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, we recently received a beautiful assortment of brand-new formal dresses—priced at just $100 each!

Whether you’re getting a head start on your homecoming look, attending an upcoming wedding, or simply need a little extra GLAM in your life, we’ve got you covered. 💃

Styles and sizes are limited, so stop by Caring Hands and find your perfect dress before it’s gone!

08/21/2026

🎒📚 SCHOOL STARTS MONDAY! 📚🎒
Wait… are you REALLY ready?! 😅 If you still need backpacks, school essentials, clothes, or those last-minute back-to-school finds, why shop anywhere else? ❤️

At Caring Hands, we’ve got backpacks for ALL grade levels—from the cutest styles for our kindergarteners 🥰🎀 to basic, chic black backpacks for the high schoolers 🖤🎒 and everything in between!

And the best part? Our prices are super affordable! 💰🙌 You can get what your kids need without breaking the bank.

But here’s what makes shopping at Caring Hands extra special: EVERY DOLLAR you spend goes right back into our mission of feeding, clothing, and empowering our neighbors. ❤️🤝

So when you shop Caring Hands, you’re not just checking “back-to-school shopping” off your list—you’re helping make a difference right here in our community. 🫶

🎒 Affordable prices
📚 Great finds
❤️ Big impact
🤝 Supporting our neighbors

Come shop with purpose and get those kiddos ready for Monday! 🚌✏️🍎

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

🎒 Brand-New Backpacks—Just $10! 🎒

Get your kids ready for the new school year without breaking the bank! We have brand-new backpacks available for just $10 each.

And there’s more on the way! A variety of basic school supplies will soon be available at deeply discounted prices as well. ✏️✂️🖍️

Stop by Caring Hands and check one more item off your back-to-school list! Selection is limited, so shop early for the best choices.

08/20/2026

👕 Call for Volunteers! 👕

Clothing has been flying off our racks—almost literally! 😅 Now we need helping hands to hang and prepare more items for the sales floor.

We would love to welcome corporate teams, church groups, Bible studies, service organizations, and other volunteer groups to serve alongside us. Whether you can spare an hour after work or want to make Caring Hands your group’s monthly service opportunity, your time will make a meaningful difference in our community. 💙

Interested in volunteering with your group?

📞 Call (515) 967-4533 or
📧 Email [email protected]

Please share this post or tag a group that would enjoy giving back. We hope to serve with you soon!

08/19/2026

🎃🍂 It’s almost FALL Y’ALL! 🍂🎃

Starting TODAY, our NEW Halloween Pallet items are out on the floor at Caring Hands! 👻🧡 Come shop our fabulous selection of brand-new and donated Halloween décor, household items, clothing, and so much more — all at prices you’ll love! 🛍️

Whether you’re decorating for spooky season, refreshing your home, or looking for something new to wear, we’ve got you covered. Come see what treasures you can find! 🎃

And remember, when you shop at Caring Hands, your purchase helps give back to our community. Your support helps us continue feeding, clothing, and empowering our neighbors through our Food Pantry and Community Navigator programs. ❤️

📍 Come see us, shop with purpose, and help us make a difference — one neighbor at a time!

08/19/2026

🚨 Call for Donations! 🚨

Fall is on its way, and Caring Hands is in need of men’s and women’s pants and jeans in all sizes. 👖

As you prepare your closet for the new season, please consider donating gently used items you no longer wear. Your donation gives quality clothing a second home while helping neighbors right here in our community.

⏰ Donation Hours: Monday-Saturday | 10AM-5PM

Thank you for donating with heart! 💙

08/14/2026

🍁 Fall Fashion Is Back at Caring Hands! 🍁

Sweater weather is right around the corner, and our racks are STOCKED with cozy, cute, fall finds—just in time for tomorrow’s 50% Off Sale!

Whether you’re exploring the pumpkin patch, strolling through the apple orchard, or curling up with a hot cup of tea and a good book, we have comfortable styles for every autumnal adventure. 🎃🍎☕📚

Best of all, shopping at Caring Hands gives quality clothing a second life while supporting local families right here in our community. 💙

🛍️ 50% OFF SALE
📅 Saturday, August 15
📍 602 3rd Street SW, Altoona
⏰ 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
✨ Shop early from 8:00–10:00 AM with a $10 donation!

Tag your favorite fall-shopping friend, and come thrift with heart!