Many Hands Thrift Market Merle Hay

Many Hands Thrift Market’s Merle Hay location, opened in 2021, is the largest store operated by Many Hands Thrift Market, an Iowa-based nonprofit established in 2008 that focuses on igniting generosity and creating local and global life-transformation. Located at 4353 Merle Hay Road in Des Moines, the store offers a wide selection of gently-used secondhand goods including clothing, furniture, home décor, housewares, and toys. As a nonprofit organization, Many Hands dedicates its profits to supporting both local and global communities, including partner nonprofits in the Des Moines area and communities served internationally, particularly in Haiti. The store features a Fair Trade section with handcrafted items from around the world and actively engages with the community through volunteer opportunities, donations to local nonprofits, and quarterly Give Local events.