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Donate your Donations in the East Bay Area

Donate for a cause – Support our East Bay community with your donations!


Pro Organizer Tip: When it comes to donations, pick a cause you care about! Say goodbye to unused items in your home so they can spark joy in other peoples lives. Your clutter is someone else’s treasure!


Garret Thrift Shop

Cause: Supports John Muir Hospital and community events, fundraisers, and scholarships

Accepts Donations: clothing, furniture, books, antiques, and more

Donation Limit: 3 bags

  • Address: 1530 3rd Ave #463, Walnut Creek, CA 94597, United States
  • Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM
  • Phone: (925) 932-9474

Youth Homes Thrift Shop

Cause: Supports teens aging out of foster care

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

Donation Limit: washed , clean, good condition

  • Address: 15 B Vivian Drive Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
  • Hours: Monday through Saturday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Phone: 925 798 5561

“Rescued Treasures” Community Concern for Cats

Cause: All the proceeds go directly to helping homeless cats in Contra Costa County

Accepts Donations: gently used clothing, furniture, books, antiques, housewares, dishes, linens, art work, and other household items in good condition

  • Address: 1270 Newell Ave i, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  • Hours: Monday through Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Phone: (925) 937-3201

Hospice of the East Bay

Cause: Donations create critical programs that enhance the quality of life for community members, music therapy, grief support for children & teens, and high-quality hospice care to everyone who needs it, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay

Accepts Donations: Furniture, Clothing, Housewares, Jewelry, Home & Garden, Vintage

Donation Limit: . Delivering your donations in bags that weigh less than 20lbs is much appreciated. To schedule a pick-up time, please call us at (925) 674-9072

  • Hours: Monday through Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Address & Phone:
    1. 1345 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, (925) 947-1064 (Location may NOT be operating)
    2. 959 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 (925) 349-9680
    3. 444 Diablo Road, Danville, CA 94526 (925) 838-7697
    4. 5350 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521 925-674-9427
    5. 3162 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA 94507 925-820-6525
    6. 550 Morello Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 925-372-3821

Deacon’s Care Cottage

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

St. Vincent De Paul Society

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

American Cancer Society Discovery Shop

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


Leftover’s Thrift Shop

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

Hall Closet in Martinez

Cause:  support youth in the Contra Costa County juvenile justice system with a second chance

Accepts Donations: clean clothing and kitchen items, good books, small household items, kitschy stuff, wall art, and jewelry

Donation Limit: NO FURNITURE, CHILDREN’S /CRADLES/MOBILES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT,  OR TOYS

  • Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Phone: (925) 957-5331
  • Address: 100 Glacier Drive Martinez, CA 94553

Wayside Inn (Assistance League)

Cause: support community programs, scholarships, and resources for kids, teens, and adults

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

  • Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Phone: (925) 284-4781
  • Address: 3521 Golden Gate Way Lafayette, CA  94549

ARF Thrift Store

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

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