St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores

Save the Planet, Feed the Hungry

​Our Thrift Stores support the reuse and repair of items, build volunteerism and community, and create a level shopping ground for people of all incomes and walks of life. We give new life to gently-used belongings, improve lives through financial support to St. Vincent de Paul programs, and build community in a fun and vibrant environment. We strive to promote reuse and to make shopping an exciting and creative experience.
When you donate and shop, you keep things out of landfills and support programs for people in need in Alameda County

​​When you volunteer, you become a part of a great community where neighbors help neighbors.
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​When you participate in our retail events, you meet friends, raise money, and have a great time!

Volunteer in the Stores!

Store Locations and Hours

​Fremont

3777 Decoto Rd., Fremont, CA 94555
510-792-3711​

​​Store hours:
Tuesday through Saturday - 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

Donation hours:
Tuesday through Saturday - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
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Livermore

1817 Second St., Livermore, CA 94550
925-455-1104

Store hours:
Monday through Saturday - 10:30 am to 6:00 pm
Closed Sunday

Donation hours:
Monday through Saturday - 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
​Closed Sunday
Want to Donate? See what we accept
We accept clothes, shoes, accessories, handbags jewelry, housewares, sturdy furniture and books. Things of beauty and quirk.
    We Accept:
Clothing:
  • Dresses and skirts
  • Formal-wear
  • Blouses and shirts
  • Shorts, pants, and leggings
  • Jackets and sweaters

Accessories: 
  • Purses and bags
  • Hats
  • Belts
  • Jewelry
  • Shoes and boots

Wares:
  • Kitchen goods and housewares
  • Linens, towels, curtains
  • ​Typewriters
  • TVs, amplifiers (for music)
  • Sewing machines, small sporting goods​
  • Furniture in good (salable) condition
  • Tools
  • Crafts
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Sorry, We Don't Accept:
  • Computers and printers
  • Non-working electronics of any kind
  • Large desks
  • Entertainment  centers
  • Fiberboard  furniture 
  • Weights and exercise equipment
  • Pianos and organs
  • Office furniture (desks, credenzas, file cabinets, tables)
  • Damaged, stained or pet loved items
  • Mattresses and box springs
  • Sofa  beds, futons, headboards
  • Hazardous materials such as: paint, household cleaners, chemicals
  • Fluorescent light bulbs
  • Appliances
  • Outdoor grills
  • Carpet remnants
  • Encyclopedias
  • Tires
  • Bathtubs, sinks, toilets or other construction goods
  • Cribs, toys, car seats, playpens, strollers, and swing sets, high chairs, booster seats, walkers or jumpies
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*Please wash or dry-clean clothing, test electrical items, and include all pieces and parts to your donation
FAQs
​WHY COULDN'T YOU ACCEPT MY DONATION? IT'S ON YOUR LIST OF ACCEPTED ITEMS
​In order to carry out our mission to provide services for SVdP Alameda County people in need, we need to minimize store expenses. We work very hard to process donations and sell them quickly so we can support our   mission.  If you have items that are quite worn, have pet hair, are soiled, need repair, or can't withstand the constant moves required in the store, they will be sent to the landfill which is our largest store expense! If you are in doubt about donating an item, please dispose of it,  or better yet, reuse it for something else!   ​​
​WHERE CAN I TAKE ITEMS YOU CAN'T ACCEPT?
If we are unable to accept your donation, see websites below to direct you to alternative donation or disposal sites*:

https://resource.stopwaste.org/

https://sfrecycles.org/

Freecycle.org

Sf.craigslist.org/free stuff
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Alameda County Hazardous Waste and E-waste Drop-off, 41149 Boyce Road, Fremont


*We do not maintain a complete list and cannot guarantee accuracy of any list