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👕 Where to donate clothes and shoes in California

Clothing is accepted almost everywhere, but it does the most good where it's needed. Shelters and clothing closets need specific things, especially men's clothes, winter coats and new socks and underwear.

Before you go

176 places in California take clothes and shoes.

Los Angeles County 8

Los Angeles

Goodwill Southern California (stores and donation centers)

  • clothing and accessories
  • small household appliances
  • furnishings
  • computers
  • books and media
  • china, art and collectibles
  • vehicles
Not accepted: see Goodwill donation guidelines poster
Los Angeles

Union Rescue Mission - Downtown LA donation drop-off

  • new or gently used clothing
  • household items
  • blankets and towels
  • hygiene products
  • diapers
  • air mattresses
Pickup: Pickup offered for 10 or more bags or boxes (cost not stated) - call (213) 673-4875
Vernon

Union Rescue Mission Distribution Center

  • clothing
  • household items
  • blankets and towels
  • hygiene products
  • diapers
  • air mattresses
Pickup: Pickup offered for 10 or more bags or boxes (cost not stated) - call (213) 673-4875
Los Angeles

Downtown Women's Center

  • large-size women's clothing (L-5X)
  • professional clothing
  • new or lightly worn shoes incl. wide sizes
  • bras
  • suitcases
  • tents and thick blankets
  • queen sheet sets
Not accepted: unscheduled drop-offs; tampons or menstrual cups; children's clothing and toys; makeup; worn-out or very high-heeled shoes; unwashed clothing

Orange County 4

Tustin

Orange County Rescue Mission - Donation Warehouse

  • canned and packaged food
  • new or gently used clothing (all sizes)
  • new undergarments
  • new twin or queen bedding and new towels
  • hygiene items
  • cleaning and laundry supplies
  • diapers (sizes 4-6) and pull-ups
Not accepted: furniture; used car seats; used mattresses; BBQs or smokers; weapons; paint or flammables
Santa Ana

Assistance League of Santa Ana Thrift Shop

  • gently used clothing
  • books
  • housewares
  • jewelry and collectibles
  • toys
  • linens
  • seasonal decor
Not accepted: baby gear (car seats, cribs, strollers, high chairs); electronics and large appliances; mattresses, box springs and bed pillows; food; paint, chemicals and batteries; sporting goods such as helmets and skates

San Diego County 9

San DiegoFree pickup

Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store & Auctions (Donation Warehouse)

  • clothing, shoes and accessories
  • furniture two people can carry
  • working small appliances
  • dishes, bedding, linens and decor
  • books, toys, games and media
  • electronics (data removed)
  • tools, bikes, camping gear and luggage
Not accepted: mattresses, box springs, beds and futons; cribs and car seats; doors, cabinets, sinks and toilets; carpet and padding; broken electronics and CRT TVs; stained or broken furniture
Pickup: Yes - free home pickup; call (619) 446-2100 or use the online form (items at entry level, boxed or bagged)
San DiegoFree pickup

Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store - Hillcrest

  • clothing, shoes and accessories
  • household goods and decor
  • small furniture
  • books, toys and media
Not accepted: mattresses; cribs and car seats; broken items; hazardous materials
Pickup: Yes - free home pickup through Father Joe's Villages at (619) 446-2100
Chula VistaFree pickup

Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store - Chula Vista

  • clothing, shoes and accessories
  • household goods and decor
  • small furniture
  • books, toys and media
Not accepted: mattresses; cribs and car seats; broken items; hazardous materials
Pickup: Yes - free home pickup through Father Joe's Villages at (619) 446-2100
San DiegoFree pickup

Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store - Imperial Beach

  • clothing, shoes and accessories
  • household goods and decor
  • small furniture
  • books, toys and media
Not accepted: mattresses; cribs and car seats; broken items; hazardous materials
Pickup: Yes - free home pickup through Father Joe's Villages at (619) 446-2100
El CajonFree pickupCall to confirm

Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store - El Cajon

  • clothing, shoes and accessories
  • household goods and decor
  • small furniture
  • books, toys and media
Not accepted: mattresses; cribs and car seats; broken items; hazardous materials
Pickup: Yes - free home pickup through Father Joe's Villages at (619) 446-2100
San DiegoCall to confirm

Goodwill Industries of San Diego County

  • clean, complete, resellable furniture (large pieces at select locations)
  • clothing and household goods
  • electronics (select locations)
  • soft plastics (select locations)
Not accepted: incomplete, stained or structurally unsound furniture; items with major damage or excessive wear

Riverside & the Inland Empire South 7

San Bernardino & the High Desert 6

El Centro & Imperial Valley 2

Ventura & Oxnard 3

Simi ValleyCall to confirm

Hope the Mission Thrift Store - Simi Valley

  • clothing and shoes
  • baby items
  • small appliances, electronics and TVs
  • bedding and decorative pillows
  • jewelry
  • toys, bikes and games
  • small usable furniture up to 40 lbs
Pickup: Pickup can be scheduled by calling (818) 392-0020 or online at hopethemission.org/schedule-a-pick-up/ (cost not stated)
OxnardCall to confirm

Hope the Mission Thrift Store - Oxnard

  • clothing and shoes
  • baby items
  • small appliances, electronics and TVs
  • bedding and decorative pillows
  • jewelry
  • toys, bikes and games
  • small usable furniture up to 40 lbs
Pickup: Pickup can be scheduled by calling (818) 392-0020 or online at hopethemission.org/schedule-a-pick-up/ (cost not stated)

Santa Barbara & Santa Maria 3

Isla VistaFree pickup

Isla Vista Community Services District Donation Pick-Up

  • Clothing and shoes
  • Books and school supplies
  • Small furniture and appliances
  • Home decor and kitchenware
  • Unopened non-perishable food
  • Unopened toiletries
Pickup: Yes - free doorstep pickup in Isla Vista; schedule via the district's online form

San Luis Obispo & the Central Coast 9

San Luis ObispoFree pickupCall to confirm

Old Mission School Thrift Shop

  • furniture
  • small appliances
  • clothing
Pickup: Yes - free pickup available; call to schedule
San Luis ObispoCall to confirm

Goodwill Central Coast

  • clothing
  • accessories
  • small appliances
  • furniture
  • electronics
  • books
  • china
San Luis Obispo

Achievement House Thrift Store

  • clothing
  • shoes
  • linens
  • furniture
  • working TVs
  • kitchen items
  • sporting goods
Not accepted: large appliances; refrigerators and freezers; mattresses; e-waste
Pickup: Paid home pickup available ($50 fee)
San Luis ObispoCall to confirm

Assistance League of San Luis Obispo County Thrift Shop

  • art
  • books
  • clothing
  • shoes
  • linens
  • rugs
  • furniture
Not accepted: bedding; car seats; large appliances; electronics; mattresses; tools
San Luis ObispoCall to confirm

Lumina Thrift

  • clothing
  • accessories
  • household items
  • decor
  • jewelry
  • artwork
  • furniture (email photo first)
Not accepted: large appliances; electronics; children's toys; mattresses; pillows

Bakersfield & Kern County 3

Visalia, Tulare & Porterville 3

Hanford & Lemoore 2

LemooreCall to confirm

Lemoore Christian Aid (food and clothing pantry / ReNewed Thrift Store)

  • food
  • clothing
  • items for its ReNewed Thrift Store

Fresno & Clovis 6

FresnoCall to confirm

The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center - Parallel Ave

  • clothing, shoes and accessories
  • housewares and kitchenware
  • bedding and linens
  • small furniture
  • countertop appliances and small electronics
  • books, DVDs, CDs, video games
  • sporting goods and bicycles
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; major appliances and refrigerators; building materials; damaged furniture; sectional sofas; infant products
Fresno

Mission Thrift (Fresno Mission) - Sierra

  • clothing
  • books and media
  • household goods
  • electronics
  • vehicles (Fresno Mission Automotive Department)
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; damaged furniture; building materials and cabinets; organs and pianos; blinds (unless metal); tires
Pickup: Pickup can be scheduled by phone or online at onlinedonationpickup.com/fresnomission
FresnoCall to confirm

Mission Thrift (Fresno Mission) - Bullard

  • clothing
  • books and media
  • household goods
  • electronics
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; damaged furniture; building materials; tires; paint and chemicals; car seats and cribs
Pickup: Pickup can be scheduled by calling 559-440-0870 or online

Modesto & Turlock 4

Stockton, Lodi & Tracy 5

Stockton

The Salvation Army Thrift Store - Stockton

  • clothing, shoes and accessories
  • housewares and home decor
  • linens and blankets
  • small furniture
  • countertop appliances and small electronics
  • books, toys, tools
  • bicycles and sporting goods
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; major appliances; building materials; infant products; medical equipment; hazardous materials
Stockton

Assistance League of Stockton - Thrift to Thrive Shop

  • new or gently used clothing
  • household items
  • complete dish sets (4 or more)
Not accepted: baby car seats, cribs, strollers and high chairs; mattresses, pillows and soiled linens; TVs, computers, printers and microwaves; bikes and sports gear; formal dresses and men's suits; food

Sonora & Gold Country 5

Bishop, Mammoth & the Eastern Sierra 1

Salinas, Monterey & Hollister 1

Santa Cruz & Watsonville 1

San Jose & Silicon Valley 6

San Mateo & the Peninsula 4

San Mateo

Goodwill - San Mateo

  • clothing
  • books and textbooks
  • small appliances
  • bicycles and sporting goods
  • computer and stereo equipment
  • CDs, DVDs and records
Not accepted: large furniture; encyclopedias and magazines
San Mateo

Samaritan House

  • toiletries
  • bicycles
  • infant-to-teen clothing
  • current cell phones, laptops and tablets
  • nonperishable food
  • new toys (Oct-Dec)
Redwood City

St. Francis Center

  • blankets, sheets and towels
  • small appliances
  • diapers and casual children's clothing
  • nonperishable food and fresh produce
  • children's books
  • small furniture
Redwood City

The Salvation Army (San Mateo County stores)

  • clothing
  • bicycles
  • small appliances
  • medical supplies (walkers, canes, wheelchairs, scooters)

San Francisco 3

San FranciscoFree pickup

Community Thrift Store

  • clothing and shoes
  • furniture in good condition
  • books
  • working CDs and DVDs
  • bicycles
Pickup: Yes - free pickup of large furniture in San Francisco by appointment, Sunday-Thursday

Oakland, Fremont & Alameda County 7

Oakland

Goodwill - North Oakland

  • clothing, shoes and linens
  • children's and maternity clothing
  • working small electronics and small appliances
  • housewares
  • books
  • toys and games
  • bicycles and sporting goods
Not accepted: pet food; medicine; non-working items
Oakland

Goodwill - Oakland MacArthur

  • clothing, shoes and linens
  • children's and maternity clothing
  • working small electronics and small appliances
  • housewares
  • books
  • toys and games
  • bicycles and sporting goods
Not accepted: pet food; medicine; non-working items
Berkeley

Goodwill - Berkeley

  • clothing, shoes and linens
  • children's and maternity clothing
  • working small electronics and small appliances
  • housewares
  • books
  • toys and games
  • bicycles and sporting goods
Not accepted: pet food; medicine; non-working items
Albany

Goodwill - Albany

  • clothing, shoes and linens
  • children's and maternity clothing
  • working small electronics and small appliances
  • housewares
  • books
  • toys and games
  • bicycles and sporting goods
Not accepted: pet food; medicine; non-working items
Alameda

Goodwill - Alameda

  • clothing, shoes and linens
  • children's and maternity clothing
  • working small electronics and small appliances
  • housewares
  • books
  • toys and games
  • bicycles and sporting goods
Not accepted: pet food; medicine; non-working items
Hayward

Goodwill - Hayward

  • clothing, shoes and linens
  • children's and maternity clothing
  • working small electronics and small appliances
  • housewares
  • books
  • toys and games
  • bicycles and sporting goods
Not accepted: pet food; medicine; non-working items

Contra Costa & Walnut Creek 7

Danville

Hospice Thrift Shoppe - Danville

  • clothing incl. children's
  • shoes
  • books
  • furniture
  • housewares
  • small appliances
  • linens and towels
Not accepted: items not in good, working condition

Marin County 6

San RafaelCall to confirm

St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin

  • new socks and underwear
  • gently used coats
  • adult backpacks
Not accepted: stained or torn clothing

Santa Rosa & Sonoma County 14

Rohnert ParkFree pickupCall to confirm

St. Vincent de Paul of Sonoma County

  • furniture
  • home wares
  • clothing
Pickup: Yes - free pickup listed from Windsor to Petaluma along Hwy 101 and east to Sonoma; call to schedule

Napa Valley 3

Napa

Community Projects Thrift Shop

  • clothing for all ages
  • housewares
  • linens
  • lamps
  • rugs
  • jewelry and purses
  • toys
Not accepted: mattresses and bed frames; cribs, car seats and baby gear; large appliances; TVs and monitors; older computers and printers; exercise equipment and helmets

Vallejo, Fairfield & Vacaville 2

Sacramento & Elk Grove 2

Roseville, Auburn & Placerville 8

Davis & Woodland 2

Yuba City, Marysville & Colusa 4

Yuba CityCall to confirm

Crossroads Community Church - Food Storehouse and Clothes Closet Ministry

  • clothing for all ages
  • non-perishable food
  • diapers
  • blankets
  • tents

Chico, Oroville & Willows 2

Chico

Jesus Center

  • canned fruits and vegetables
  • sugar, oatmeal, coffee, pancake mix, syrup
  • potatoes and eggs
  • paper plates, cups, napkins
  • toiletries and hygiene products
  • socks
  • in-season clothing

Grass Valley, Truckee & Sierra County 2

Truckee

Hospice Gift & Thrift

  • clothing
  • household items
  • books
  • videos
  • small working appliances
  • housewares
  • furniture in good condition (on approval)
Not accepted: mattresses and bed frames; pillows and mattress pads; exercise equipment; hard-wired electrical fixtures; paint and building supplies; baby and children's items incl. car seats and strollers

Redding, Red Bluff & Weaverville 5

Eureka & the North Coast 12

Ukiah, Fort Bragg & Clear Lake 2

Yreka, Susanville & the Far North 3

National and mail-in programs

These take donations from anywhere in the country, by mail, at partner drop-off points, or through local chapters. Check each one's rules first.

Nationwide

Soles4Souls

  • How: Fill out the donor form, then use the drop-off locator or ship free with a Zappos for Good prepaid label dropped at any UPS Store.
  • Rules: Some drop-off sites take no more than 15 pairs. Boxes must be under 50 lbs. Free label requires a Zappos account. You can also ship to the nearest Soles4Souls warehouse at your own cost (shipping cost gets a tax acknowledgment).
  • New or gently worn shoes of all styles and sizes
  • Single or mismatched shoes
  • Clothing with usable life left
Not accepted: Shoes with holes or mold; Undergarments