Join us at our new location at 4723 Lincoln Way in West Ames

 

Now accepting DONATIONS 10 AM to 5:30 PM Mondays - Saturdays

Open for SHOPPING November 15, 2025

We invest in our community by recycling and reselling clean, affordable goods. 

Thrifting is our connection. Helping people is our purpose.

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Visit us at one of our locations in Ames, Iowa
919 E Lincoln Way
202 S Duff
4723 Lincoln Way - Open Nov. 8
Monday through Saturday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Sundays

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.
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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.

Give the Perfect Gift!

Get a GIFT CARD for yourself or gift one to a friend. We make it easy to give the gift of thrift! Click here to purchase an Overflow gift card.

Overflow exists to transform the abundance God brings us into care for our community. 

Since 2014, Overflow has given more than $1.3M 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

Nov 15
November 15, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Shop our NEW Location at 4723 Lincoln Way
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