In 1968, the women of First Presbyterian Church established a thrift shop known as the Bargain Box. It was, and remains, dedicated to providing families of Garland County with clean and usable items of clothing and housewares at affordable prices. The proceeds of all sales remain in Garland County and are used to assist families in need of essential items and to assist various county agencies that provide similar assistance. Local ministries that received assistance from Bargain Box proceeds during 2008 include numerous family assists (food, energy, rent, water), the “Winter Coats for Kids” (142 coats) drive, the Garland County Habitat for Humanity, Jackson House, the Charitable Christian Medical Clinic, Samaritan Ministries, The Master’s Table, the Literacy Council of Garland County, student support for the Arkansas School For Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, The Caring Place and numerous other ministries in Garland County.

The Bargain Box is a part of the First Presbyterian Church building at 213 Whittington Avenue and is open weekly on Wednesday from 12 noon until 3:00 p.m. Donations to the Bargain Box may be made Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Donations of jewelry, clothes, housewares, decorating items, books, toys and any other usable items are accepted and are tax deductible. Free pick-up service is available by calling 501-760-2329 or 501-767-5844.