Donate to Local Thrift Stores Year-Round

Giving your items a second life through donation helps others in need, reduces waste, and keeps usable goods out of the landfill. Below is a list of local thrift stores and charities that accept donations:

Thrift Store Address  Number
Thrift Shoppe-United Family Association 5156 Hollister Avenue, Goleta 805-964-9996
Alpha Thrift Store 700 N. Milpas St. 805-964-1123
Goodwill Industries 302 W. Carrillo St. 805-899-3807
Destined for Grace 5960 Hollister Avenue 805-619-0649
Thrifty Shopper@Catholic Charities 609 R. Haley St. 805-966-9659
Alpha Thrift Store 5624 Hollister Avenue 805-964-1123
Boys & Girls Club Thrift Store 222 N. Ventura Avenue 805-667-8855
The Salvation Army Family Store 1258 Saviers Rd, Oxnard 805-247-1215
Coalition Thrift Store 270 E. Main St. Ventura 805-643-4411
ARC Foundation Thrift Store 265 E Main St. Ventura 805-485-6690

No Car? No Problem.

The Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD) offers a free doorstep pickup service for unwanted items. We'll collect your donations and make sure they get to local thrift stores and organizations. Click here for more info.

Important Note About June Donations

Many local thrift stores stop accepting donations in June due to a seasonal surplus from move-outs. Be sure to call ahead before dropping off your items. If a store is not accepting donations, please don’t toss usable items—consider these sustainable options instead:

  • Sell or give items away online
    Use Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, or Isla Vista’s “Free and For Sale” groups to pass things along. Click here for more info.
  • Donate to the UCSB GIVE Benefit Sale
    This annual event takes place in Isla Vista every June and accepts any and all unwanted items in good condition. Click here for more info.

Only items that are truly unusable or beyond repair should go to the landfill.
Plan ahead and take action early to ensure your unwanted belongings are reused and recirculated - not wasted.