KEY TAKEAWAYS: Family Destinations Guide named six of Louisiana‘s best thrift stores for 2026. Red White Blue Thrift Store in Gretna ranked No. 1 on the list. The featured stores offer affordable clothing, furniture, vintage items and collectibles. Several thrift stores support local charit ies, ministries and substance abuse recovery programs through sales.   Second-hand shopping has been around a long time, however, it’s experienced a revival with social media and ‘thrift shop hauls.’ If you’re a thrifting enthusiast, or someone looking for affordable deals on items, Family Destinations Guide has a list of the best thrift stores in Louisiana. Family Destinations Guide is a travel and lifestyle platform that features reviews and guides for locals to discover hidden gems in their state. Why these 6 thrift stores are the best in Louisiana according to Family Destinations Guide These are the six thrift stores Family Destinations Guide recommends residents check out Louisiana. The list originally included seven thrift stores, however, Salvation Army Family Store and Donation Center in Baton Rouge, which was listed at number four, is temporarily closed. Red White Blue Thrift Store in Gretna Red White Blue Thrift Store in Gretna is the best thrift store in Louisiana. This store is approximately 26,000 square feet wide and is a treasure trove of second-hand goodies. The ware-house style store has an extensive collection of clothing, shoes, accessories, home goods and furniture, electronics, toys and more. Here, you’re likely to find some vintage gems ranging from various decades or even some special collectibles. Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana in New Orleans Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana in New Orleans on Tulane Avenue is the second-best thrift store in Louisiana and is great for affordable shopping. Here, you can find gently used clothing, furniture and home goods, books and other media, toys and games, as well as electronics and small appliances. This goodwill is also a bin store, meaning shoppers can buy items by the pound for a significantly low price. Bridge House Thrift Store in New Orleans Bridge House Thrift Store in New Orleans is the third best thrift store in Louisiana and proceeds help fund Grace House’s substance abuse treatment programs. This thrift store’s inventory includes clothing and household items, including decor, minor appliances, kitchen items and gently used furniture. There’s a chance you’ll find second-hand treasures like fine China, rare media, beautiful furniture or one-of-a-kind decorations. Goodwill Industries Pierremont in Shreveport Goodwill Industries Pierremont store in Shreveport is one of the best thrift stores in Louisiana, as it’s a large with a well-organized inventory. This store provides deals on clothing and home goods, as well as items like accessories, media and children’s toys. While looking through the rows and rows of clothes, you may scout some vintage finds, or even an antique in the furniture section. Ms. Madi Mulberry’s Thrift Shop Neighborhood Market in Hammond Ms. Madi Mulberry’s Thrift Shop Neighborhood Market in Hammond is a local store that’s among the best thrift stores in Louisiana. In addition to a boutique store and physical thrift store, you can also shop online. Along with weekly sales such as women’s Wednesday and $5 or less Friday, this thrift store hosts a blue bag sale, where customers can fill up a bag of regular clothing for just $5. First West Thrift Store in West Monroe First West Thrift Store in West Monroe is one of the best thrift stores in Louisiana, offering gently used clothing, furniture and various household items. This thrift store also helps fund charities across Northeast Louisiana, as proceeds go towards local ministries and non-profit organizations. Here, you may find unique items like collectible dolls and antique furniture. Presley Bo Tyler is the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team reporter for USA Today Network. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at [email protected] This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Thrift shop hauls! Visit the 6 best thrift stores in Louisiana in 2026 Reporting by Presley Bo Tyler, Shreveport Times / Shreveport Times USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect ...read more read less