Garret Thrift Shop

Youth Homes Thrift Shop

“Rescued Treasures” Community Concern for Cats

Hospice of the East Bay

Cause: provide food, clothing, and small household items donated by our congregation and friends to people in our local community who are in need

Accepts Donations: high-quality clothing, linens, household goods, see the full list

Donation Limit: Please make sure that the items are in good condition, not damaged, and if electrical, such as lights, that they are in working condition

• Hours: Sunday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Fridays 9:00 AM– 12:00 PM, Saturdays Closed, Closed on Major Holidays
• Phone:  (925) 937-3978
• Address: 1753 Lacassie Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Cause: network of charity organizations with programs that provide food, clothing, shelter, rental assistance, medical services, employment, and workforce development in Contra Costa County

Accepts Donations: clothing and household goods

Pleasant Hill

• Hours: Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM,
• Phone: (925) 934-5063
• Address: 2815 Contra Costa Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA

Pittsburg

• Hours: Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Phone: (925) 439-5060
• Address: 2210 Gladstone Dr, Pittsburg, CA 94565

Brentwood

• Hours: 7 days a week 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Phone: (925) 635-3214
• Address: 8890 Brentwood Blvd, Brentwood, CA 94513
  

Cause: support the fight against cancer through the sale of high quality, gently used, donated merchandise

Accepts Donations: clothing, accessories, jewelry, furniture, artwork, antiques, collectibles, and other household items

• Hours: Please call the number for current hours of operation.
• Phone: (925) 944-1991 
• Address:  1538 Locust Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Cause: Proceeds are donated to the Contra Costa Crisis Center. Its mission is to keep people alive and safe, help them through crises, provide and connect them with culturally relevant resources in the community. They do this by operating three county-wide programs

Accepts Donations: clothing, small furniture, books, antiques, housewares, dishes, linens, art work, and more.

Donation Limit: It is a good idea to call before bringing your donations. Doesn’t sell or accept donations of television sets, microwave ovens, typewriters, telephones, large kitchen appliances, exercise equipment, window coverings (draperies or rods, blinds, shutters), large furniture, or electric blankets.

• Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Phone: (925) 930-9393
• Address: 2281 Olympic Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595

Cause: provides quality, affordable, veterinary care through our veterinary clinic for the companion animals of low-income Contra Costa County residents

Accepts Donations: clean, good-quality clothing, accessories, furniture, books, small countertop appliances, *see website for unaccepted items*

Donation Limit: Donation drop-off by appointment only

• Address: 1950 Market Street, Suite H in Concord, CA
• Phone: (925) 685-0908
• Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM (back rooms close at 3:45 PM) Closed Sundays

Cause: provides successful recovery programs for men, women, teens, children, and families with destructive, abusive, and addictive lifestyles through mentoring, education, training

Accepts Donations: gently used clothing, baby items, vintage, antiques, furniture, kitchen, bedding, books, etc.

Donation Limit: Donation drop-off by appointment only

• Address: 3437 Chestnut Avenue, Concord, CA
• Phone: (925) 609-9171 – UPDATE 10/2025 ACCEPTING DONATIONS
• Hours: Tuesday/Thursday 10:30 AM to 6 PM, Wednesday 10:30AM to 5:30PM, Sundays 10AM to 6:30PM

Cause: Donations make an impact on the local community by enabling UpCycle for reuse materials and a creative making space for the community

Accepts Donations: Arts & crafts, art/craft books, baskets, fabric, feathers, glass items, office supplies,paper, picture frames, shells, stamps, tins/containers, tile, toys, games, vintage items, yarn. See the full acceptable items list.

Donation Limit: Donation drop-off by appointment only.

• Address: 1660-C Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
• Phone: (925) 324 – 6156
• Hours: Monday – Thursday 10:00 AM to 4 PM

Cause: Birthright is committed to providing confidential, non-judgmental support to any woman who is pregnant or thinks she might be pregnant, no matter her age, race, circumstances, religion, marital status or financial situation.

Accepts Donations: Baby clothing, maternity clothing, linens, blankets, burp cloths, unused diapers

Does NOT accept: baby toys, kids toys, pillows, large baby items

Donation Process: Please call before dropping off your donations.

• Address: 3106 Clayton Road, Concord, California, 94519
• Phone: (925) 798 -7227
• Hours:
  • Monday & Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Friday & Saturday By Appointment

Cause: BACN’s mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect by offering critical services to families during difficult times. We create a warm, safe, and loving environment where children receive short-term care while their parents address challenging circumstances. All BACN services are free, voluntary, and confidential.

Accepts Donations: clean and gently used toys (to prevent any possible choking hazards please be sure small toys are secured in a bag), children’s equipment, diapers, non-expired baby food and formula, unopened diapers, books in good condition, puzzles and games (please tape boxes to ensure small pieces are kept inside), gently worn children’s clothing, and children’s shoes.

• Baby clothing, blankets, bottles, strollers, and equipment
• Children’s clothing, shoes, books, toys, furniture, and more.

Donation Process: Please call before dropping off your donations to ensure all items will be accepted!

• Address: 1506 Mendocino Dr, Concord, 94521
• Phone: 925-685-8052
• Hours: Monday – Friday : 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Cause: Friends of the library groups are a vital source of funds for events, collections, facilities, and equipment at 30 Contra Costa libraries.

Accepts Donations: books, audiobooks, vinyl, CDs, DVDs, board games and jigsaw puzzles

Donation Limit: 2 bags/boxes of books, please call a specific location to confirm acceptable items

Pleasant Hill

• Hours: 7 days a week 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Phone: (925) 349-9620
• Address: 955 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Walnut Creek Downtown

• Hours:
  • Monday & Tuesday: 10:00 AM—8:00 AM
  • Wednesday & Thursday: 10:00 AM—6:00 AM
  • Friday & Saturday: 9:00 AM—5:00 AM
• Phone: (925) 977-3349
• Address: 1644 North Broadway Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Ygnacio Valley (Walnut Creek)

• Hours:
  • Monday – Thursday 10:00AM to 8:00PM
  • Friday – Saturday 10:00AM – 6:00PM
• Phone: (925) 938-1481
• Address: 2661 Oak Grove Rd., Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Lafayette

• Hours:
  • Monday – Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 AM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 AM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM
• Phone: (925) 385-2296
• Address: 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA 94549
• Does NOT accept: Books that are damaged, mildewed or moldy, smell of tobacco, or with significant underlining, highlight or notes. We do not accept encyclopedias, legal casebooks and statutes, magazines, recordings, video or audio cassettes or music CDs.
  

Cause: Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope for a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Accepts Donations: fully intact/upholstered furniture, new/less than 7 year old appliances, unused/ new/perfectly working tools/materials, light fixtures, high quality/full sets cabinets, good condition doors/windows, perfectly clean/functioning plumbing/fixtures, new floorboards, home decor, sports equipment, bicycles

Donation Limit: call for a donation inquiry, pianos (drop off only), mattresses + paint only accepted at Oakland location

Request a Pick Up: complete the pick up request form, confirm date/time, pay a flat fee of $40, Special note: on the day of your scheduled pickup, your donations must be in a garage, driveway, parking space, or curbside at time of pickup

Concord

• Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Phone: (925) 826-5465
• Address: 2080 Diamond Blvd, Concord, CA 94520

Oakland

• Hours: Monday – Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Phone: (510) 777-1447
• Address: 9235 San Leandro Street, Oakland, CA 94603

San Jose

• Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Phone: (408) 929-2203
• Address: 1608 Las Plumas Avenue, San Jose, CA 95133