Behind the register at One More Time, a small sign explains what makes this Fort Myers thrift store different from the resale shop down the street: every dollar spent here supports the community outreach goals of Iona-Hope Episcopal Church, the congregation that operates the store at 8750 Gladiolus Drive, Unit 9C. That connection between register and mission runs through nearly every part of how the shop is run.
Inventory comes entirely from donations, spanning clothing, household goods, and furniture, though the shop draws a clear line on a few categories it cannot take, including mattresses, televisions, and computer equipment, likely reflecting disposal and liability constraints common to volunteer run charity resale operations. What remains is a rotating mix that changes with whatever the Fort Myers community drops off that week, giving regular shoppers a reason to check back often rather than assume they have seen everything the store has to offer.
One More Time has also modernized a piece of its customer experience by introducing refillable gift cards ranging from five to one hundred dollars with no card fees attached, a small but practical addition that makes the shop easier to use as a gifting option for anyone who wants to support the churchs outreach work indirectly, through a friend or family members shopping trip. The store also leans on volunteer labor to keep operating, actively recruiting community members for three hour shifts, a structure typical of church run thrift operations that depend on parishioner time rather than paid staff to keep the doors open.
That volunteer and donation driven model translates directly into community impact. The store has funneled grant distributions to community organizations, turning secondhand shopping into a pipeline for local philanthropic giving rather than simply a source of revenue for the church itself. For Fort Myers residents looking to donate gently used goods, shop for affordable furniture and clothing, or give back through volunteering, One More Time functions as all three at once.
Hours at the Gladiolus Drive location run Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed Sunday, giving shoppers a full six day window to browse. The store also keeps an active Facebook page where special sales and announcements are posted, useful for anyone timing a visit around a seasonal markdown. Questions about donations, volunteering, or current stock can be directed to (239) 437-5333 ahead of a visit.
The Gladiolus Drive storefront sits in the Iona area of south Fort Myers, a residential corridor near San Carlos Park and Fort Myers Beach that gives the store a steady stream of neighborhood traffic alongside congregation members, and that mix of shoppers helps keep both the donation stream and the sales floor turning over at a healthy pace throughout the year.
In short, One More Time is Iona-Hope Episcopal Churchs donation based thrift store in Fort Myers, Florida, selling secondhand clothing, household goods, and furniture out of its Gladiolus Drive location to fund the churchs community outreach programs and support local grantmaking.
