Affordables
315 N. Delaware Ave.
Mason City, Iowa
Phone# 641-423-7071
You gotta love Affordables in Mason City! I stop by this place every time I’m in town. Affordables does restock over 300 different items daily and serves an average of 150 to 200 customers each day. For me during this trip, I saw some older style sweaters, holiday stuff (after all I was there during Christmas break), and there was some odd kitchen items. This trip I didn’t walk out with any purchases. But that’s okay since the fun of thrift shopping is the thrill of the hunt!
However, last year I walked out of Affordables with a fabulous jean jacket that I scored for a mere $5.00- how cool is that!! That’s me wearing the $5 jacket. It’s so cute and I wear it all the time!
This shop sits near the North End in Mason City and all proceeds benefit the North Iowa Vocational Center. Affordables is a resale shop that provides training and employment for people with disabilities. The people working there are friendly and it’s just good karma to support their cause. Last year the store contributed donations to 25 families and 2 agencies to help people who suffered losses from fires and natural disasters.
Bravo! I’ll be back the next time I’m in North Iowa!
Thrift Shopping Buzz 
Love a bargain, and helping people too. I lived in Cedar Rapids for a couple of years in Jr High, so Iowa always holds a special place in my heart.
$5. Can’t beat that!