FAQ Newby-Ginnings of North Idaho, Inc.

Newby-ginnings is a nonprofit organization that provides essential household and personal items as well as resources and referrals to area Veterans, Active Military and Gold Star Families, at no charge.

Newby-ginnings provides services to Veterans, Active Service Members and their household family members as well as Gold Star Families.

Visit our shop Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm to enroll. No appointment is necessary. Just bring a government issued proof of military service such as a DD214, VA Card or Military ID for yourself or a household family member, complete a short enrollment form and you are set.

Unfortunately no. Newby-ginnings provides services to Veterans, Active Service Members and Gold Star Families only. We are not open to the general public as a thrift store.

Bring donations to our shop at 570 S Clearwater Loop, Unit A, Post Falls, ID 83854 on Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm and we will have muscles available to help you unload.

Newby-ginnings accepts all clean, functional gently used personal and household items . . . anything a family could use in their home such as furniture, appliances, housewares, bedding, towels, clothes, shoes, cold weather gear, tools, yard equipment, etc.

We cannot accept, the old-style tube TV’s, tires, beds or mattresses, gas stoves or dryers, full size pianos or organs, or other oversized items such as large entertainment centers and office desks.

Newby-ginnings is 100% funded by donations, fundraisers and local grants. We happily accept and greatly appreciate monetary donations as well as invitations to participate in fundraisers and events in our community.