Land of Goshen Ministries — Local services in Torrington

I've went to Land of Goshen since it started, years ago, with the Snow family. The Snows had a mission when they started this store, to help the community. You ALWAYS knew the price of items and they had every sort of item you could imagine.

Fast forward to the last 10 years, where volunteers would get first choice over the donated items and no money was being made off of the donations, to help the community, like people thought, with the donations they would bring in.

To now, currently. You never know what the cost of a item is until you go ask. They seriously price it as they sell it. Judy is in charge and is the RUDEST person I have EVER encountered in a business type setting. I have had extra charges added onto my ticket, that shouldn't have been. The response to the overcharging was 'I'll make it up to you next time'.

They no longer take children's toys. I have seen people bring in brand new kitchen toy sets and they were still turned away. Second hand toys are the only way some kids get to pick out a 'new' toy at the store.

The Snows would be so very disappointed in how their nonprofit has turned...

My husband is not posting this I am and my name is Gloria. About 2-3 weeks ago I took a lot of clothing along with other items to Goshen Ministries. I had a 100.00 winter coat never worn new blouses that had never been worn several new clothing items never worn. All clothing was washed and clean. I called to find out what days I could bring items in. Upon my arrival a staff person went to get the person in charge. I believe her name was Judy. She was so rude. She finally took the items reluctantly. I am sorry I left them now. I have many more items and will take them to Guernsey. I know of someone else that took items there and also complained of the rudeness by this same person. This lady in charge is not doing the Goshen Ministry any favors by the attitude she shows to people that’s are...

Land Of Goshen Ministries is a clean and friendly store that seeks to cater to all income levels, they depend on community donations to fill the thrift store All purchases made at the store go toward purchasing food for their food pantry. The food pantry is open every third Thursday and Friday of the month. (The store is not open for shopping those two days.) The store is run by community volunteers. Stock changes daily. A place to find...