Looking for a nice couch, a good read, a great deal on home accessories, or clothing at a fraction of retail prices? All sales proceeds support the lifesaving efforts of the ARF Emergency Medical Fund®, which provides quality, affordable, veterinary care through our veterinary clinic for the companion animals of low-income Contra Costa County residents.
Donations of clean, good-quality clothing, accessories, furniture, books, small countertop appliances, and household items are welcome by appointment. Please call (925) 685-0908. Please see items that we cannot accept. Donations are tax-deductible, and a tax receipt will be provided.
Our Thrift Store’s items can also be found online as part of our eBay store. Follow the latest deals on the ARF Thrift Store Facebook page!
Hours and Contact Us
Monday-Saturday 10 am to 4 pm (back rooms close at 3:45 pm)
Closed Sundays
Donation drop-off by appointment only
(925) 685-0908
Location & Directions
The ARF Thrift Store can be found at 1950 Market Street, Suite H in Concord, CA .
From highway 680 South:
- Take the Willow Pass Rd exit towards Taylor Blvd.
- Turn left onto Willow Pass Rd.
- Turn Left onto Market Street.
- The ARF Thrift Store is located in the strip mall on your right.
From highway 680 North:
- Keep right at the fork to continue on CA-242 North.
- Take the Clayton Road exit towards Concord.
- Turn left onto Market Street and cross the Willow Pass Road intersection.
- The ARF Thrift Store is located in the strip mall on your right.
Donations We Regretfully Cannot Accept
Unfortunately, not every item is suitable for donation. Here are a few lists of items, separated by category, that we cannot accept (subject to change). Last updated June 2021.
Unaccepted Electrical and Tech Items
Air purifiers
Cell & landline phones
Computers
Computer connectors & TV connectors
Fax machines
Monitors
Phone chargers, AC plugs, etc.
Portable, space heaters
Printers
Unaccepted Household Items
Ceiling fans
Decorative/throw pillows
Drapes, curtains & rods
Furniture – badly worn
Hair dryers without breaker
Hanging lamps
Large major appliances
Luggage – large w/o wheels
Microwaves 21”x12” or smaller
Picture frames
Rugs
Televisions
Unaccepted Media
VHS tapes
VHS or DVD/CD storage units
Video games
Unaccepted Sporting Goods
Baseball equipment
Basketballs
Exercise machines
Football equipment
Golf clubs – old
Hockey equipment
Ice skates
Snow & water ski equipment
Soccer equipment
Water toys
Weights & dumbbells
Unaccepted Medical Items
Medical test devices marked ‘not for resale’
Walking crutches
Bathroom – personal assistance items
Unaccepted Bedding Linens and Beds
Bed box springs
Bed frames
Bed mattress
Bed pillows
Decorative/throw pillows
Electric blankets
Head & footboards
Sheets, pillow cases, & shams
Unaccepted Clothing
Bridal gowns
Children/toddler clothing & shoes
Clothing with holes, missing buttons, or profane messages
Lingerie
Men’s suits & sport coats
Real fur on anything
Swimwear
Undergarments
Unaccepted Home Improvement, Automotive, and Hardware Items
Drapery/window hardware
Long-handled garden tools
Paint or varnishes
Pool accessories
Power tools — incomplete
Rusted or soiled tools & boxes
Snow chains
Hub caps
Tires — any kind
Used car parts
Unaccepted Pet Supplies
Choke chains
Prong collars
Pet food – opened or expired
Silencing devices
Electric collars
Unaccepted Children’s Items
Children/toddler clothes and shoes
Baby car seats
Children’s paints
Cribs
Infant swings
Toys & stuffed plush toys
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