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👟 Where to donate shoes in California

Gently worn shoes go to people who need them, at home and abroad. Many drop-off sites and shoe charities take every style and size.

Before you go

38 places in California take shoes.

Los Angeles County 1

Los Angeles

Downtown Women's Center

442 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA 90013
  • 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
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San Diego County 5

San DiegoFree pickup

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

815 33rd St., San Diego, CA 92102
  • 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)
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San DiegoFree pickup

Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store - Hillcrest

1457 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
  • 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
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Chula VistaFree pickup

Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store - Chula Vista

405 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910
  • 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
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San DiegoFree pickup

Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store - Imperial Beach

1555 Palm Ave., Suite F, San Diego, CA 92154
  • 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
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El CajonFree pickupCall to confirm

Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store - El Cajon

2325 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
  • 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
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Ventura & Oxnard 2

Simi ValleyCall to confirm

Hope the Mission Thrift Store - Simi Valley

2790 E Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93065
  • 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)
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OxnardCall to confirm

Hope the Mission Thrift Store - Oxnard

481 S Ventura Rd, Oxnard, CA 93030
  • 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)
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Santa Barbara & Santa Maria 1

Isla VistaFree pickup

Isla Vista Community Services District Donation Pick-Up

970 Embarcadero del Mar, Suite 101, Isla Vista, CA 93117
  • 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
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San Luis Obispo & the Central Coast 2

San Luis Obispo

Achievement House Thrift Store

3003 Cuesta College Road, San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 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
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Hanford & Lemoore 1

Fresno & Clovis 2

FresnoCall to confirm

The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center - Parallel Ave

710 S. Parallel Ave., Fresno, CA 93721
  • 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
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Modesto & Turlock 1

Stockton, Lodi & Tracy 1

Stockton

The Salvation Army Thrift Store - Stockton

1247 S. Wilson Way, Stockton, CA 95205
  • 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
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San Francisco 3

San FranciscoFree pickup

Community Thrift Store

623 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
  • 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
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Oakland, Fremont & Alameda County 7

Oakland

Goodwill - North Oakland

6624 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA
  • 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
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Oakland

Goodwill - Oakland MacArthur

3525 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA
  • 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
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Berkeley

Goodwill - Berkeley

2058 University Ave, Berkeley, CA
  • 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
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Albany

Goodwill - Albany

505 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706
  • 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
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Alameda

Goodwill - Alameda

2319 Lincoln Ave., Alameda, CA
  • 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
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Hayward

Goodwill - Hayward

21994 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA
  • 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
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Contra Costa & Walnut Creek 7

Danville

Hospice Thrift Shoppe - Danville

444 Diablo Rd., Danville, CA 94526
  • clothing incl. children's
  • shoes
  • books
  • furniture
  • housewares
  • small appliances
  • linens and towels
Not accepted: items not in good, working condition
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Marin County 1

Vallejo, Fairfield & Vacaville 1

Eureka & the North Coast 1

Ukiah, Fort Bragg & Clear Lake 2

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
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