Donation Guidelines for the LCAL Thrift Store

Your re-sellable donations help us care for the animals in our rescue. We are happy to accept new and gently used items.

Donations we can accept:

    • Clothing – women’s, men’s and children’s
    • Shoes, accessories and jewelry
    • Housewares
    • Home décor, antiques and collectibles
    • Books and media 
    • Sporting goods, games and toys
    • Pet supplies
    • Holiday decorations
    • Working electronics – please contact us regarding electronics donations
    • Furniture – please contact us regarding furnifture donations.

Donations we cannot accept:

    • Broken, soiled or damaged items
    • Automotive parts
    • Beds, frames, mattresses and box springs
    • Futons and sofa sleepers
    • Infant furniture and equipment (cribs, strollers, high chairs, car seats, etc.)
    • Building supplies
    • Gas or propane tools and equipment
    • Large appliances (washers, dryers, refrigerators, etc.)
    • Fur coats
    • Medical supplies or home health care equipment (anything from bedpans to syringes)
    • Hazardous and dangerous materials (toxic or flammable chemicals, fireworks, weapons of any kind, biohazardous items, medications)

If you have questions about donations, please call (760) 547-6839 or send an email to thriftstore@lastchanceatlife.org. Thank you for your support!