Donating Reusable Items

Business or Organization	Location	Phone	Details
American Cancer Society	27281 La Paz Road, Suite E, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677	949-831-8523	Gently used clothing, housewares, collectibles, jewelry, and furniture are accepted. Proceeds go to education, research, and services for cancer victims. Please call to arrange pick-ups or drop-offs.
Assistance League of Capistrano Valley (c/o The Bargain Box Thrift Store)	526 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672	949-492-2800	Gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, household items, books, sporting goods, and small furniture items are accepted materials. Proceeds go to literacy programs and provide clothing, books, hygiene kids, shoes, and backpacks for needy Capistrano Unified School District and Camp Pendelton school children. Please call to arrange pick-ups or drop-offs.
Boys and Girls Club Capistrano Valley	1 Via Positia, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675	949-240-7898	Please visit the website for a list of acceptable items or call for a list of hot-ticket needs. Proceeds to go the after school program. Please call to arrange pick-ups or drop-offs.
Child Abuse Prevention Center	500 S Main Street 11th Floor, Orange, CA 92868	714-543-4333	Gently used kid-friendly items are accepted such as twin beds, dressers, cribs, strollers, baby items, and clothing. Only clothing for size 0 to 18 months is accepted. Support goes to early intervention programs. Please call for a free pickup at 714-373-1600.
CalMax and KidMax	N/A	N/A	CalMax accepts all non-hazardous materials. KidMax accepts school-related materials but these must be listed for free. Pick-up is arranged by the seller and the buyer.
Coral Gift Shops	32-534 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672	949-492-2385	Clothing, small appliances, and household items are all acceptable items. Funds and clothing go to the community. Proceeds go to help local schools in scholarships, donations for high school grad nights, and donated formal wear goes to those in need of prom wear. Please call to arrange pick-ups or drop-offs.
Craigslist	N/A	N/A	Anything for free and is appropriate for all ages is accepted. Much like eBay, pick-ups are arranged between the donor and the recipient.
Families Forward	8 Thomas, Irvine, CA 92618	949-552-2727	Gently used business wear clothes, furniture, household goods, and computers are accepted. Support goes to programs, counseling services, and skills to prevent homelessness. For more information, please inquire through email.
FreeCycle	Website Only		Anything is free and appropriate for all ages is accepted. Much like eBay, pick-up is arranged between the donor and recipient.
Friends of the Rancho Santa Margarita Library	30902 La Promesa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688	949-459-5524	Used books and magazines are accepted items. Support goes towards programs for children and adults to help purchase books, CDs, movies, library equipment, and other materials.
Goodwill Industries	23740 El Toro Rd #740, Lake Forest, CA 92630	949-470-2040	Clothing, appliances, furniture, housewares, textiles, and computers are all acceptable materials. Proceeds support vocational education, training, and job placement programs.
GreenTeam	31431 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688		Drop Boxes for clothes, shoes, jackets, purses, hats, belts, blankets, linens, sheets, jewelry, bath towels, and any apparel or accessories.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore	2140 Ritchey Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705	714-434-6266	Tools and construction materials are accepted materials. Please call for a full list of acceptable materials. Proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity. Please call to arrange pick-ups or drop-offs.
Laura's House Resale Store	23635 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630	949-472-8800	Laura's House Resale Store supports the organization's emergency shelter, counseling, and resource programs through the resale of high-quality donated merchandise. Items such as designer and brand-name clothing for women, men, and children are accepted as well as jewelry, handbags, shoes, artwork, antiques, and collectibles.
Patriots and Paws	Scheduled Pickups	714-323-7229	All should be clean and working; rugs, houseware, decorative items (no holiday items), silverware, utensils, furniture (not 60 inches or larger, no glass or marble tables), chairs, recliners, dressers, tables, large appliances, refrigerators, gas ranges, washer/dryer, lamps, mattresses, box springs, futons, small appliances, irons, fans, toasters, blenders, coffeemakers, etc. More information here.
Salvation Army	10200 Pioneer Road, Tustin, CA 92782-1418	714-832-7100	Furniture, clothing, and other household items are accepted. Proceeds support adult rehabilitation centers. Please call to arrange pick-ups or drop-offs.
San Francisco Solano Food Bank	29873 Comercio, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688	949-589-7767	Canned fruit, vegetables, and meat products are accepted as well as dry, packaged food and other nonperishable food items. Non-food items such as personal care products, diapers, and paper products are also accepted. Proceeds and donations go to the feed the hungry in the Rancho Santa Margarita community. Drop-offs may be brought to the San Francisco Solano Catholic Church on Fridays from 2:30 - 6 p.m.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County	8014 Marine Way, Irvine, CA 92618	949-653-2900	Canned fruit, vegetables, meat products, dry and packaged food, frozen and refrigerated foods, prepared and perishable food, and fresh produce are all accepted. Non-food items like personal care products, diapers, and paper products are also accepted. Proceeds and donations go to feed the hungry in Orange County. Please call to find the nearest donation center.
USAgain	23000 Via Santa Maria, Mission Viejo, CA 92691	N/A	Drop Boxes for clothes, footwear, children's clothing, accessories, linen, drapes, blankets, towels.