It's hard to come by thrift stores that are actually selling things at thrift prices. I'm happy to…read moresupport this business as I know it turns around and helps the community. What a great place to volunteer as well.

From the owner: At AOI we do our best to Ease the Burden of Poverty in Marshall, Wetzel and Ohio counties. We…read morereceive vouchers from several agencies and distribute weekly to poverty-stricken members of the community. Our Hidden Treasures Thrift Store works diligently to restore the dignity that poverty has taken from so many by offering items at a very affordable rate. When someone comes to our warehouse, they don't have to worry about how much they will be spending, everything is affordable. We have couches, chairs, dining tables, outside furniture, curio cabinets, dressers, clothing, decor, end tables, coffee tables, and so much more, all very affordable. Stop in, you won't be disappointed.

I went there and was astonished to see a worker screaming at someone for getting stuff out of their…read moredumpster. I always thought if you threw something away you didn't want it but this lady was upset someone needed what they threw away. I did walk over and look in the dumpster. What u saw made me furious. No wonder the woman was taking stuff. There were brand new items with store tags on them in there along with other really nice things. There was nicer stuff in the dumpster than they sell in the store. After seeing what they throw away there I will never make another donation to these people. They could give the stuff away to the needy rather than send it to a landfill. This is sickening.

Many great services available for residents anywhere in Ohio Valley: thrift shop with 25 cent…read moreclothing, food pantry, programs for relative care givers and much more. Their website is http://houseofthecarpenter.com.

This place has many issues. Some (not all) of the workers are pretty rude, one being a shorter…read moreblonde female, and the managers there are even worse. The blonde manager, has repeatedly been seen as rude to her workers. Another worker had yelled at a poor man, who simply asked to wash his hands. Not to mention the talk behind the scenes of how they are better than the people they are helping. Even heard him say "Trash like that doesn't deserve what we get", when he had a bag of candy out. There was even mention of someone being called the "Soup Kitchen Wh**e". Which is just repulsive. According to others, they call him this because he will get people things if they have relations with him. Another reason for the one star, there was a rather upsetting altercation of a man threatening one of the workers, I think they were a worker or volunteer. They didn't even take their own worker's side of it, when the man had visibly been in the wrong towards this gentleman. It was heard this worker was later trespassed as well, to me sounds as if they are trying to hide things and didn't want to deal with the worker. Perhaps even wanted him gone. One person had also come in, looking for the managers and she was as polite as I would think someone could be when you're being stared at like she was. The managers and the blonde worker seemed to be rather dismissive when she told them who she was. The blonde had said "Makes sense", all while looking amused. Later after she left, it was overheard, they were talking badly of this woman and even complained to someone that she was rude. Again, sounds like they do not like anyone who comes in and isn't trying to praise them. Seemed like the girl was nice and just needed something done with some papers, from what was seen. She smiled to everyone and even had a nice conversation with one of the serving girls, who was probably one of the nicest I have seen in there. Not to mention, reports of their food having mold and other discrepancies in this place. I do not find this place to be appealing in any way. An establishment that is meant to be helping those who are in dire need, should be a bit more welcoming and kind towards those who come to them for help. It's so disappointing to see places like this, go downhill so fast because of a few bad eggs who do not care about the mission of this place at all. This place from the outside seems very nice, but it is behind the scenes that should be closely looked at. It's sad and I hope one day it gets better, that people will speak up against these matters.

Great food, super clean, exceptional staff! This place is a must for great lunches. And, I found…read moreout they cater - call for pricing on the catering.