Our Services Thrift Shops

Stretch your budget with gently used items that cost less and allow your money to go further. Thrift shops are a great place to get temporary or permanent items if you’ve just moved, or are looking for seasonal items or an updated look.

Our selection includes baby and child items, clothing for all ages, housewares, accessories, books/media, sports gear, linens, toys/games, seasonal items, and more. Our shops include Navy and Marine Corps uniforms and accessories for eligible patrons.

We carefully inspect all donated items and only offer those of good quality. The selection of merchandise changes frequently, so make your nearest thrift shop one of your regular shopping destinations.

It’s important to know certain aspects of the shops vary by location:

Merchandise

Some of our locations are uniform-only shops.

Hours

Thrift shop hours vary from site to site. There may be special shopping times for Active Duty service members and their families. To give our volunteers a break, some thrift shops close during the summer and over some major holidays.

Accepted Payment Methods for Purchases Include:

• Cash
• Electronic Payments (debit/credit, Apple pay, Google pay, Samsung pay) are an option at many sites. Check with your local thrift shop for payment options.
• Personal checks may be an option at some sites. Check with your local thrift shop for payment options.

Donated merchandise helps us offer low-cost, quality items. Generally, donated items are accepted during regular thrift shop store hours. Check with your local Society thrift shop for hours, donation drop-off location, and acceptable items. If you’d like a receipt for donated items, a shop volunteer can help you.

NMCRS thrift shops will not accept:

• Furniture
• Car seats or booster seats
• Used mattresses
• Medications (prescription or over-the-counter)
• Food
• Risqué or inappropriate books, games, personal items, or videos
• Weapons (paint ball guns, BB guns, knives, bow and arrows, guns, etc.)
• Baby cribs
• Used baby bottles
• Used, dirty stuffed animals
• Recalled items listed on the CSPC website

“The staff is always very friendly and helpful. The prices are so amazing. The thrift shop has saved me so much money with uniform items. I also love the clothes.”