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 |
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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.