Mission Thrift

Mission Thrift: A Unique Thrift Shopping Experience in Yakima, Washington

Mission Thrift is a unique thrift store located in Yakima, Washington, part of a trio of stores under the Yakima Union Gospel Mission (YUGM) umbrella. With a focus on creating a "classy and clean thrift shopping experience," Mission Thrift sets itself apart from the typical thrift store.

According to the store's Facebook page, Mission Thrift, along with its sister stores Summit Thrift and Lighthouse Thrift, exists to "support the life-changing programs at the Yakima Union Gospel Mission, while creating a classy and clean thrift shopping experience." This mission extends beyond just selling donated items, as the store also hosts volunteers, YUGM program participants, and people enrolled in community job training programs, providing them with opportunities to develop valuable retail skills.

Reviewers consistently praise the store's cleanliness and organization, with one customer noting that it is "the cleanest (and best smelling) one I frequent." Another reviewer describes it as a "super clean and friendly place" that feels like a "more up-scaled version of the thrift stores in its line up."

The inventory at Mission Thrift is carefully curated and priced to sell, with hundreds of items placed on the floor daily and displayed in "beautiful displays." Customers have reported finding "great clothes," "good all around selection of clothes, toys, electronics, and furniture," and "great finds and deals" at the store, with prices that are described as "average for the area."

The overall consensus is that Mission Thrift provides a high-quality thrifting experience. As one customer enthusiastically stated, "THE BEST! It's clean, staff very helpful, but non intrusive, hate to disclose what great deals I find here, I don't want competition, LOL."

Without a dedicated website, Mission Thrift relies on its active Facebook presence to connect with the community and showcase its unique approach to thrifting. The store's commitment to supporting the Yakima Union Gospel Mission's programs, while offering a "classy and clean" shopping environment, sets it apart as a one-of-a-kind thrift store destination in Yakima.