Cause: founded in 1982, operates as a nonprofit retail organization that accepts donated items on behalf of over 200 Bay Area charities, sells them in store, and then disburses the proceeds to those partner organizations. When you donate items, you have the option to choose which local charity will benefit.

Accepts Donations: Items should be in clean and sellable condition. Some items are subject to refusal. If we have to throw it away, it’s an expense to us and the charities we serve.

• Clean, gently used adult clothing and shoes
• Children’s clothing and shoes
• Jewelry and Accessories
• Art and Collectibles
• Household Furniture
• Housewares
• Movies and Music
• Electronics
• Books

❌ No Donations:

• children’s items (toys, cribs, etc.)
• furniture
• electronics + e-waste
• exercise gear
• medical supplies
• soft textiles like pillows/blankets
• more+

• Address: 623 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
• Phone Number: (415) 861-4910
• Email: donate@communitythriftsf.org
• Shopping Hours: Daily from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Donation Drop-Off Hours: Daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (subject to holiday changes)
• Donation Entrance: is located on Sycamore Alley, which runs parallel to 18th Street and intersects Mission and Valencia Streets. It’s on the south side of the building.

Furniture Pickup Service

• Available by appointment: For larger furniture donations, they offer a FREE pickup service in San Francisco, available Sunday through Thursday
• How to schedule: Fill out their online furniture donation form or email donate@communitythriftsf.org if you’re having technical issues
• Pickup guidelines:
  • Ideally have at least two large pieces, or a smaller item of high value
  • Ensure items are accessible (e.g., near a ground-floor entrance); drivers can handle up to two flights of stairs, or more if an elevator is available

Cause: helps empower homeless and low-income families to find within themselves the strength and confidence they need to transform their lives.

Accepts Donations:

• Diapers, wipes, and unopened formula
• Open packs of diapers and wipes
• For other needed items (e.g. for baby showers, books), check their Wish Lists

❌ No Donations: used clothing or baby items

• Address: 2500 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
• Main Phone: (415) 546-6756
• Client Services Phone: (415) 754-0581
• Donation Hours: Tuesdays and Fridays, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Drop Off Location: Use the garage side entrance when dropping off
• For questions specifically about in-kind donations (beyond diapers/wipes/formula), email: sharonbechtol@homelessprenatal.org

Cause:

Accepts Donations: Arts & crafts materials (fabric, yarn, beads, paper, paints, markers, office supplies, vintage toys, etc.)

Donation Guidelines & Limits

• Up to 2 bags or boxes: Drop-ins are welcome during donation hours—no appointment needed
• Over 2 boxes or bags: Appointment required. Email a list (with photos) to donate@scrap-sf.org to schedule
• More than 6 boxes/bags: You can schedule a pick-up for a fee, depending on your location in the Bay Area (e.g. SF $25, Daly City $30, etc.)

• Address: 2150 Newcomb Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124
• Phone Number: (415) 647-1746
• Email: scrap@scrap-sf.org
• Shopping Hours (Depot open to public): Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Closed on Mondays
• Material Donation Drop-Off Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Closed on Sundays and Mondays for donations
• Upcoming Donation Pause: No donations accepted from September 15 to September 22, 2025

Cause: Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Accepts Donations: Usable clothing, shoes, housewares, art supplies, CDs/DVDs, toys, books, linens, hardware/tools, planters/pots, and more usable items

Valencia Street Thrift Store

• Address: 1501 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
• Phone: (415) 401-0698
• Store Hours:
  • Monday–Saturday: 9 am – 7 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm
• Donation Hours & Notes:
  • Donation drop-offs accepted during store hours.
  • Schedule a pickup or check acceptable items via Salvation Army’s drop-off scheduler or by calling 1-800-SA-TRUCK.

Geary Boulevard Thrift Store

• Address: 3921 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
• Phone: (415) 876-6390
• Store & Donation Hours:
  • Monday–Saturday: 9 am – 7 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm
• Accepted Donations:
  • Clothing, shoes, art supplies, toys, reusable books, linens, kitchenware (e.g., pots, pans, toasters, microwaves), as well as CDs, DVDs, and certain household items.
  • For business donations, please call ahead with item types and quantity.

Cesar Chavez Street Donation Center

• Address: 3550 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
• Phone: 1-800-728-7825 (Salvation Army’s national donation line)
• Donation Drop-Off Hours:
  • Monday–Saturday: 9 am – 6 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm
• Items Accepted: Usable clothing, shoes, art supplies, CDs, DVDs, toys, books, reusable linens, cassette tapes, hardware & tools, planters/pots, artwork.

Other Nearby Locations

South San Francisco Thrift Store (outside SF proper)

• Address: 1170 Mission Road, South San Francisco, CA 94080
• Phone: (650) 873-3006
• Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9 am – 8 pm; Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm

San Rafael Thrift Store

• Address: 350 4th Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
• Phone: (415) 454-7201
• Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9 am – 7 pm; Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm

Cause: Out of the Closet’s mission is twofold: by providing HIV testing at select Thrift Store locations, prevention efforts are strengthened, and by generating the funding for HIV/AIDS programs and services, more HIV/AIDS-affected individuals have continued access to care and treatment.

Accepted Items

• Furniture (in good condition)
• Kitchenware (e.g., pots, pans, usable appliances)
• Home décor, artwork
• Appliances, electronics (if in working condition)
• Tools, musical instruments
• Clothing (men’s and women’s, adult sizes)
• Shoes (teen & adult sizes)
• Books, CDs, DVDs, records
• Film & TV memorabilia, estate liquidations Out of the Closet Thrift Stores

❌ No Donations

• Printers, scanners, fax machines
• Mattresses, water beds, bedding & linens, towels
• Old TVs and appliances over three years old
• Medical supplies
• Built-in appliances
• Children’s toys & books (varies by location), children’s clothing & accessories (e.g. car seats, cribs, high chairs)
• Automobiles
• Office furniture or corporate items

In-Store Drop-Off

• Bring your small or moderate-size donations directly to either location during their store hours.
• Friendly staff will assist you, and you can request a tax receipt as donations are tax-deductible

Schedule a Pick-Up

For larger, bulky items (like furniture), you can schedule a pickup using their online form, and a team will collect items from your home.

Polk Street (Nob Hill)

• Address: 1498 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
• Phone: (415) 771-1503

Folsom Street (SoMa)

• Address: 1295 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
• Phone: (415) 558-7176

Cause: They raise private philanthropic and earned revenue through programs like their used-book resale. Funds support SFPL’s programming, collections, services, and advocacy for strong local public funding.

Accepts Donations: Books, comics, CDs, DVDs, LPs—especially popular, technical, academic, collectible titles in good condition; they do not accept moldy, damaged items, encyclopedias, heavily annotated books, magazines, or school library discards.

• Address: 1630 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94107 (Potrero Hill)
• Hours & drop-off: By appointment only, drop-offs go to a donation bin inside.
• Administrative hours: Mon–Fri, 9 am–5 pm. Use (415) 522-8606 to schedule
• Phone: Donation Center: (415) 522-8606; Administrative: (415) 626-7500