I came here as a chaperone to attend a Grace cooking class. The class was wonderful and gave all…read morethe participants a chance to learn great cooking skills. The instructors were all very patient and knowledgeable while guiding each participant proper ways to cut vegetables, and checking for doneness on protein items while making a balanced meal. The theme for today was 4th of July grilling. The participants were taught how to assemble a vegetable skewer, season it and put it on the grill. They also made hamburgers and hotdogs, how to slice tomatoes and onions for the burgers and assemble their meal with condiments and toppings. Everyone got to choose what they wanted to make and which vegetables they wanted on their skewer. They cut the vegetables into smaller pieces and threaded them on the bamboo skewers. They learned how to flip burgers safely on the hot grill and to keep a proper distance from the heat. In the end everyone had a complete meal of a hamburger or hotdog, grilled vegetables and French fries. Second Harvest has many other culinary classes available and I'll be looking into others for sure. The facilities are all very clean and they use all the best food handling and safety practices. I love that programs like this exist to help people of all abilities learn life skills. There is much more to the food bank than just food.

Overall a great selection of second hand items, also nice to have places like this where we can…read moredonate items that we no longer need. The inside of the store is very well kept and very clean. I don't come to this location often but usually stop in if I'm in the neighborhood.

DJ is The Best! We…read morewere trying to get a chair that was bought at the store into the back of the van - and it was a bit of a challenge - a few people were helping us - and even another customer got out of his car to help. But we couldn't figure it out until DJ figured out how to take part of it off - he really cared and wouldn't give up and made it happen! THANK YOU, DJ!!!! Will definitely be coming back to this Goodwill every chance I get!

Ronald McDonald House is mostly known for his own for their homes outside of hospitals for family…read moreof pediatrics patients who live outside the county have a stress free place to eat, relax, shower & sleep at no cost. RMH provides this stress free environment not just at the house but also in the hospitality rooms at the hospitals. You receive the same top notch service, with offerings of water, sodas, juice, coffee, sandwiches and snacks. The value is immeasurable because of the peace and comfort you get during a stressful time of your life. Not having to worry about cost is a huge relief for anyone. They also have rolling carts and you can request snacks and drinks from there as well. All their volunteers and employees are caring and polite. You hope you never have to worry e to use their services but it's nice to know they are there.

We had the opportunity to use the services provided by the RMH at the Brenner Children's Hospital…read more This is an amazing service offered for families of little ones that are in the hospital. Very kind and compassionate employee!

Nice thrift store and the employees are super friendly. They explained what theirs profits are used…read morefor how they help the community.

There's been a lot of talk about Trosa Thrift store around town lately. I've seen it all over…read moresocial media so a friend and I decided to check it out on a Friday afternoon. Trosa is located on Peters Creek Hwy in the Food Lion strip center at the Clemmonsville exit. It's easy to get to and there's plenty of parking which I love. Right inside the door is their whole furniture section, they have tons of tables, chairs, dressers , etc. they even have a whole section of office specific furniture. The prices are very reasonable. This would be a furniture flippers paradise. Towards the back they have shelves of everything from pillows to whole sets of dishes, sports equipment and the most medical mobility equipment I've ever seen anywhere. I'd say, if you are in need of a walker, a bath seat or portable toilet for someone look here because they probably have it at a fraction of the cost it would be to purchase new or rent. The clothing is grouped all together but they aren't keeping it organized as well as it needs to be. All different sizes were mixed in together and I quickly got frustrated and gave up. Both of us had found an item in the kitchen area we wanted so we headed to check out. The workers were very friendly as well. I'll definitely be checking out Trosa regularly in the future. Trosa supports substance abuse treatment. If you want to donate to them, they offer pick up for larger items or you can bring your items to their donation drop off around the back of the store. Just follow the signs.

I came here a couple times to use the pool when training for a mini triathlon and also for some…read morerace packet pickups. This is in downtown WS across from the park and has plenty of parking! The open swim hours are great and it's a nice facility overall. Kind of more expensive than I expected for a Y but it's a good facility overall. The staff is nice and friendly. I used a couple guest passes here but I think they limit you so that's a little disappointing. Can't beat this location though! @azfitfoodfun

Always loved this gym, but changes I noticed during last visit were not good ones in my opinion…read more Doubt I'll be going back.

Today I went in and donated double-red. Tammy hooked me up to the machine and stuck me. All of that…read morewas smooth and easy. She was singing as well, which was nice. Great voice. The donation was quick and easy, and I got a pack of nabs and an apple juice when I was done. Good stuff.

Sorry for the long review, but I want to explain things…read more I had been going to the Winston -Salem Red Cross to donate platelets for several years and donated 303 units. My last donation was last year. Here's why. I know it's always cold there and I prepare. It was December and I had on fleeced lined jeans, a t shirt, sweat shirt and fleece vest. I also brought my blanket and heated gloves. They provided me a warm blanket which I very much appreciated. Somewhat later I started shivering, like hyperthermic shivering. I ask if I could please get another blanket and I was told "Our policy is only one blanket" I continued to get colder (platelet donations take hours) and I asked if I could PLEASE get another blanket. Response, I will, but not everyone would this for you. Haven't been back since and I can't find a way to share my concern with the Red Cross itself or that donation center.

If you're looking for a real movie experience, not the loud, sticky-floor, corporate version,…read moreAperture is it. My wife and I have been coming to Aperture several times over the years, and every single visit has been great. We're actually here tonight to see Wuthering Heights, a movie she had to drag me to but if history tells me anything, I'll end up loving the experience anyway. That's what this place does. It makes you glad you came. The staff is always genuinely friendly, not the forced, robotic kind. The snack selection is excellent, and the beer options are consistently solid. It feels curated, thoughtful, and intentional--just like the films they choose to show. Anytime my wife suggests we go see a movie, I immediately say, "Let's go to Aperture," instead of one of the big box theaters. It's just a better vibe. You're in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem, surrounded by great food spots, so it's easy to make a full night out of it. If you appreciate independent film, a relaxed atmosphere, and a theater that actually feels like part of the community, Aperture is the move. We'll keep coming back.

My husband and I LOVE this theater! We came across it while trying to find a showtime for Clown In…read moreA Cornfield. a/perture was the ONLY theater in NC showing it at the time. We loved having the small theater to ourselves! The snacks/drinks are a little pricey, but that's what you get with most movie theaters. This one offers some of the best snacks though! Some stuff you don't see usually. They also serve beer/wine along with sodas, and they allow you to bring in coffee from the shop they share space with. We just visited again to see Superman and we're in a bigger theater (it seated 82). Again, an awesome experience. If you haven't checked it out, you should! They don't play every movie that comes out, but it's worth the trip if they're playing something you wanna see.

Too nice gentlemen came and picked up a couple of large pieces that I had a buffet and dining room…read moretable with four chairs. They moved in and out very quickly and took care not to bump things up against the wall and I'm very pleased with that. I will be having other things I will be donating to rescue Mission, and I hope those two young men will be the ones that come, if not, I'm sure they will send two other nice drivers.

This is one of the best thrift stores I have ever been to. Not only is the selection great, but the…read moreprices are very good and the people working there are super kind and helpful.

Front staff can be very rude as if you're taking up their time…read more My partner and I walked in one afternoon (20 minutes before closing to be exact) and the woman at the counter said, "If you want something you'll need to make it quick because we're closing. So we looked at the woman, then at each other and simultaneously walked out the door. I understand the concept of wanting to leave on time, but that's never the way to treat a customer. I know personally if I feel rushed, I'm not going to buy anything. Customer service is an important part of any business and if that fails, everything else will too. Hopefully they'll work on improving theirs, but either way I won't be returning.

This has been one of my favorites as I moved here. I love the eclectic mix of randomness I've seen…read morein here - zodiac boats, Urban Outfitters clothes, mid century cabinets, vintage flour canisters, live orchid plants!... always an adventure! Prices are reasonable, staff is very friendly and helpful. I've had them arrange delivery for me and get a giant table in my tiny car! They recently remodeled and I hope they keep the same vibe of before, I've already noticed with the heavier traffic some higher prices. I like the addition of the frequent buyer club and looking forward to those benefits.

I have been volunteering at this non profit for over 10 years now. They provide healthy lunches for…read morekids and fresh produce for adults. This is done in food desert areas. They also do cooking classes for kids a few times a year. Every Tuesday they have a neighborhood market where they sale some of their private farm produced vegetables at a lower, affordable prices. Everything is done to help our lower level income communities. The produce is grown on their own farm and used solely for them. There are numerous opportunities available to volunteer by going to their website and signing up. They also do a yearly toy drive so that "Santa" can distribute them on their routes. All of this is done using donations from corporations, individuals, as well as their many yearly fundraisers like a Golf outing or Run. Get involved in the community and sign up, you won't regret it, super satisfying knowing you made an impact!