ARF | Thrift Store

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Training & Workshops

The ARF Thrift Store Supports EMF

ARF Emergency Medical Fund®

ARF believes caregivers should never be forced to choose between self care and pet care.

Thrift Store

Looking for a nice couch, a good read, a great deal on quality home accessories or quality clothing at a fraction of retail prices? Shop at the ARF Thrift Store in Concord, staffed by friendly and energetic volunteers!

All sales proceeds support the life-saving efforts of the ARF Emergency Medical Fund® which provides quality, affordable, veterinary care through the ARF clinic for the companion animals of low-income Contra Costa County residents. Donations of clean, good quality clothing, accessories, furniture, books, small counter-top appliances and household items are always welcome. For a list of items that the Thrift Store does not accept, click here. 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!

Location & Contact

Monday-Saturday 10 am to 4 pm (back rooms close at 3:45 pm)
Closed Sundays
Donation drop-off by appointment ONLY
1950 Market Street, Suite H, Concord, CA
(925) 685-0908

From North - 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 Park and Shop strip mall on your right.

From South - 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 Park and Shop strip mall on your right.

Items Not Accepted for Donation

Electrical/Tech
• Air Purifiers
• Cell Phones & Land Line Phones
• Computer & TV Connectors
• Computers
• Fax Machines
• Modems
• Monitors
• Phone Chargers, AC Plugs, etc.
• Portable/Space Heaters
• Printers

Medical
• Medical Test Devices - Marked 'Not For Resale'
• Walking Crutches
• Bathroom - Personal Assistance Items

Hardware / Automotive
• 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

Household
• Ceiling Fans
• Decorative/Throw Pillows
• Drapes/Curtains & Rods
• Furniture - badly worn
• Hair dryers w/o breaker
• Hanging Lamps
• Large Major Appliances
• Luggage - Large w/o Wheels
• Microwaves > 21"x12"
• Picture Frames
• Rugs
• Televisions

Bedding Linens & Beds
• Bed Box Springs
• Bed Frame
• Bed Mattress
• Bed Pillows
• Decorative/Throw Pillows
• Electric Blankets
• Head & Footboards
• Sheets, Pillow Cases, & Shams

Pet Supplies
• Choke Chains / Prong Collars
• Pet Food - Opened or Expired
• Silencing Devices

Media
• VHS Tapes & Storage Units
• Video Games

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

Clothing
• Bridal Gowns
• Children & Toddler Clothing & Shoes
• Clothing with holes, missing buttons, or profane messages
• Lingerie
• Men's Suits & Sport Coats
• Real Fur Anything
• Swimwear
• Undergarments

Infant
• Baby Car Seats
• Children's Paints
• Cribs
• Infant Swings
• Toys & Stuffed Plush Toys

(List subject to change. Last updated June 2021)

The ARF Thrift Store Supports EMF

ARF Emergency Medical Fund®

ARF believes caregivers should never be forced to choose between self care and pet care.