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🧸 Where to donate toys and games in California

Clean toys and complete games go to thrift stores year-round. Around the holidays, toy drives need new toys for local kids.

Before you go

43 places in California take toys and games.

Los Angeles County 1

Los Angeles

LA Animal Services (six city shelters)

  • towels, blankets and linens
  • unopened canned and dry pet food
  • kitten food and treats
  • bowls, litter pans, carriers, toys
  • Kongs and peanut butter
  • potty pads and baby wipes
  • small-animal food, hay and cages
Not accepted: opened pet food
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Orange County 1

Santa Ana

Assistance League of Santa Ana Thrift Shop

1028 W. 2nd Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703
  • 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
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San Diego County 6

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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San Diego

San Diego Humane Society - San Diego Campus

5500 Gaines St., San Diego, CA 92110
  • unexpired pet food and treats
  • new pet supplies (collars, leashes, beds, litter, toys)
  • washed towels, blankets, flat sheets and pillowcases
  • crates and exercise pens in good shape
  • newspaper and cardboard trays
Not accepted: pillows, cushions and comforters; foam mattress pads; prescription medications (except flea/tick/heartworm); unwashed used items
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Riverside & the Inland Empire South 2

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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San Luis Obispo & the Central Coast 3

Visalia, Tulare & Porterville 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
Website ↗ 559-237-7758

Modesto & Turlock 1

Modesto

The Salvation Army Modesto Corps

1649 Las Vegas Street, Modesto, CA 95358
  • new non-perishable food
  • new hygiene products
  • backpacks and school supplies (June-July)
  • new unwrapped toys (October-December)
Not accepted: used items (take those to the Family Store)
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Stockton, Lodi & Tracy 2

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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Bishop, Mammoth & the Eastern Sierra 1

San Mateo & the Peninsula 2

San Mateo

Samaritan House

4031 Pacifica Blvd., San Mateo, CA
  • toiletries
  • bicycles
  • infant-to-teen clothing
  • current cell phones, laptops and tablets
  • nonperishable food
  • new toys (Oct-Dec)

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 4

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 3

Santa Rosa & Sonoma County 1

Napa Valley 1

Napa

Community Projects Thrift Shop

715 Franklin St, Napa, CA 94559
  • 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
Website ↗ 707-226-7585

Vallejo, Fairfield & Vacaville 1

Vallejo

Humane Society of the North Bay

1121 Sonoma Blvd, Vallejo, CA 94590
  • large towels and blankets
  • pet food and treats in original packaging
  • crates, collars and leashes
  • pet toys
  • stamps and copier paper
  • paper towels, bleach and dish soap
Not accepted: electric blankets; stuffed quilts; pillows
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Sacramento & Elk Grove 1

Sacramento

Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter

3839 Bradshaw Road, Sacramento, CA 95827
  • clean blankets and towels
  • kitten and puppy formula and bottles
  • canned kitten food
  • cat litter and new litter boxes
  • large Kong toys
  • wire crates
  • Timothy hay
Not accepted: towels with grease or paint stains
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Davis & Woodland 1

Woodland

Big Blue Barn Thrift Store (Yolo County Central Landfill)

44090 County Road 28H, Woodland, CA
  • bicycles
  • kids' toys
  • sporting goods
  • clean 2x4 and 4x4 lumber
  • doors and screens
  • double-paned or vinyl windows
  • flooring
Not accepted: upholstered furniture; mattresses; car seats; cribs unless fully assembled; chandeliers and ceiling fans; clothing
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