Swansboro's charity thrift store where every purchase helps a neighbor.

Overpriced and over populated with old or ruined merchandise. Almost all purses were $10 to $20, even purses that were torn or dirty. There is a enormous amount or furniture in the back, that almost no one wants to look through because it's overpriced and outdated. Even the lamps, most were marked $20-$50. There is a 50% off sale, but that's still…

I love the fact that they are using the funds to help the community, But when you’re trying to sell four chairs from 1992 that have been chewed on by an animal for $25 apiece it’s absolutely ridiculous. $10 a chair would’ve been sufficient since they were completely real wood supposedly, But I’m not paying $50 for two chairs that have been chewed o…

I donated 3 bikes, a reclining couch with plug ins for electronics and a bedroom suite. I later saw my couch listed for 2000 dollars!! I literally GAVE them the couch thinking they would use it to help someone out. I know its theirs after you donate, but I am still surprised at what they are charging. I was told the volunteers get first choice on d…

I haven't shopped here since August 2025. I was raised in Broad Creek, and have been shopping at the Hem since I discovered thrifting as a teen. Love coming here, off and on, as I moved away, came back. Now I live in Jones County. Its a 40 minute drive there and back. It used to be worth it. Love they have bathrooms, dressing rooms, and MOST of the…

It’s a Charity Thrift Store with a little bit of everything, when you purchase at the store the funds are for helping families or people who need it. All people that work in the place are volunteers, they do not receive a payment, they do a great job. The store does some activities for the customers like free bread, sometimes raffles, half price da…