Rob Sparks Finds the Back to School Necessities at Goodwill

As school starts and kids go off to college, life changes. For a kid living in the dorm, it becomes a lot less convenient. Your kitchen stove turns into a George Foreman grill or this really cool breakfast sandwich maker.

Goodwill has a bunch of stuff that will help your little dorm room feel more like home.

Want some dishes for when you eat in your room? Covered.

Wanna spruce up your room? I found this little chandelier that will do the trick.

Fancy drinkware for when friends visit? Got 'em. (This was supposed to be pinky out… #fail) 

Um, you’ll definitely need some shower shoes if you’re living in the dorm – check out a whole box!

They even have cool “Mom” quotes for the wall to help with homesickness.

They may even have a shirt with your major on it.

Even if your kids aren’t going to college but back to school, Goodwill has a huge selection of clothing. And you can also find some other essential, like these backpacks!

Another cool thing about shopping at Goodwill: You never know what you'll find. Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids operates 20 stores in a five-county area, plus an online store at ShopGoodwill.com/GrandRapids. Inventory is changing constantly based on donations, and every purchase helps people with barriers to employment get training and find jobs, so click here to find a location near you.

What are you waiting for? Stock up on your school necessities at Goodwill and tell 'em I sent you!