Why Goodwill?

Get more Halloween for less at Goodwill.

With everyone feeling the impacts of inflation this year, you can still enjoy all the fun of Halloween -- from one-of-kind costumes to spooky decor -- and get more for less at your neighborhood Goodwill. Prices start at just $1.99 and thousands of unique items are added daily.The average American spends $108 on Halloween annually including decorations, costumes and candy. Most costumes are only worn once and end up in landfills when the season is over. Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota diverts over 65 million pounds from landfills each year, including costumes. On top of all that, proceeds from Goodwill stores fund nearly 20 programs that help us connect people to jobs.

Halloween Tips

 

Halloween segment for your viewers:

How to create today's trendiest costumes for less

Over 55% of Americans wear costumes for Halloween. Some of our favorite costumes are created by customers themselves. We have hundreds of costumes for any age and options are endless - build your own, use a simple mask or wig with your own clothes and more.

A child dressed up a frankenstein with text above and around saying "Become Frankenstein", "Green makeup", "Blazer", "Black pants" and "Black shoes"
A female dressed as a space cowgirl. Text above and around saying "Be a space cowgirl", "Cowboy hat", "Pink outfit", "Rhinestones and fringe" and "Boots"
A male dressed as a werewolf. Text above and around saying "Create a werewolf", "Furry hat and gloves", "Plaid shirt", "Furry tail" and "Torn jeans"

 

Home décor that will make you scream!

In 2023, over 73% of Americans said they celebrated Halloween and nearly 80% percent of Americans decorated their homes for fall. Get your home Halloween-ready with unique décor including moody candles, vintage dishware, spooky antique frames and more.

 

Halloween Talking Points

Goodwill Halloween Messages

  • Get spooktacular Halloween savings at your neighborhood Goodwill, with prices starting at just $1.99 and thousands of items added daily.
  • Goodwill is your Halloween headquarters with one-of-a-kind costumes and décor.
  • Find everything you need to make your Halloween magic with low prices and unique items at your neighborhood Goodwill.

General Halloween Facts

  • Average cost for a child-sized costumes typically range from $20-$40, not including additional props, makeup and a trick-or-treat bag.
  • In 2023, Americans spent $3.6 billion on Halloween candy.
  • Americans spent a record $12 billion on the ghoulish holiday in 2023, up from $10.6 billion the previous year.

General Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota Key Messages

  • Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that offers job training and customized career support to eliminate barriers to work and independence.
  • Many people know Goodwill stores, but don't know store proceeds support nearly 20 programs that help job seekers access free training and reach higher levels of employment.
  • Every year Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota serves over 5,500 people in our community who deserve equitable access to career opportunities.
  • Shopping and donating items divert over 65 million pounds from Minnesota landfills annually and have helped GESMN connect people to jobs since 1919. Visit gesmn.org or follow @goodwillmn.

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