Get Shelter

Please visit or contact any of the following to inquire about shelter availability:

Get Services

Before accessing services for the first time, please check-in at the Joan Kroc Center.

DONATE GOODS

Support your neighbors in need by donating your new and gently-used items.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS

100% of the revenue received from your donated items goes toward transforming the lives of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in San Diego.

What to Know Before You Donate >>

THERE ARE THREE WAYS TO DONATE YOUR ITEMS:

Drop-Off Your Items

Schedule a Standard Pickup

Schedule a Priority Pickup

Drop-Off Locations

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CHULA VISTA

Thrift Store & Donation Center

 405 Broadway
Chula Vista, CA 91910

Donation Drop-Off
Monday – Sunday
10:00 am until donation capacity is reached.

Please call 619-600-3778 prior to coming to the store to donate goods.

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 IMPERIAL BEACH

Thrift Store & Donation Center

1555 Palm Ave., Suite F
San Diego, CA 92154

Donation Drop-Off
Monday – Saturday
10:00 am until donation capacity is reached. 
Please call 619-651-8004 prior to coming to the store to donate goods.

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EL CAJON

Thrift Store & Donation Center

2325 Fletcher Parkway
El Cajon, CA 92020

Donation Drop-Off
Monday – Sunday
10:00 am until donation capacity is reached.
Please call 619-465-5840 prior to coming to the store to donate goods.

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HILLCREST

Thrift Store & Donation Center

1457 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Donation Drop-Off
Monday – Sunday
10:00 am until donation capacity is reached.

Please call 619-255-1255 prior to coming to the store to donate goods.

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SAN DIEGO

Daily Auctions & Donation Center

815 33rd St.
San Diego, CA 92102

Donation Drop-Off
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Tuesday, Thursday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Closed Saturday & Sunday

 

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SPECIAL HOURS

Upcoming Holiday Hours

Donation Bins Locations

 

We currently have 13 bins placed around San Diego County at accessible and visible points to encourage donations from the community. We are also helping the environment as these donations represent a substantial recycling impact. The water footprint of one pound of cotton is 1,320 gallons. Togther, we are helping neighbors experiencing homelessness address basic needs, donate today!

Location Address
1.) Church of the Nativity  6309 El Apajo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
2.) St Michael’s Church – Poway 15546 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064
3.) Mary, Star of the Sea – La Jolla 7669 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
4.) Sacred Heart Parish 655 C Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
5.) Our Lady of Guadalupe- Chula Vista  345 Anita St, Chula Vista, CA 91911
6.) Immaculate Conception Church 2540 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110
7.) USD – Alcala Park West 5998 Alcala Park San Diego 92110
8.) Ascension Parish 1292 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92124
9.) El Camino High School 400 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057
10.) Poway High School 15500 Espola Rd, Poway, CA 92064
11.) Mt. Carmel High School 9550 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92129
12.) Rancho Bernardo High School 13010 Paseo Lucido, San Diego, CA 92128
13.) Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala 10818 San Diego Mission Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
14.) Greater Life Church 2770 Glebe Rd, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

What Can’t I Donate?

 

DUE TO FEDERAL & STATE LAWS, SAFETY CONCERNS AND RECYCLING GUIDELINES FATHER JOE’S VILLAGES DOES NOT ACCEPT DONATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

Air Conditioning Units/ Heating Units

Doors

Light Bulbs

Beds

Magazines

Mattresses/ Box Springs

Carpet/ Padding

Electronics with Broken or Cracked Screens

Pianos/ Organs

Conference Tables

Flammable Items

Pool Tables

Countertops

Construction Material

Sinks

Copiers

Futons

Swing Sets

Stained, Torn or Broken Furniture

Hazardous Materials

Toilets

Cribs & Car Seats

Hot Water Heaters

Wall Units (One-Piece, Large)/Entertainment Centers

CRT TV’s (5 years or older)

Kitchen Cabinets

Wooden Desks (Large)

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What to Know Before You Donate

 

BEFORE YOU DONATE, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
PICK-UP SCHEDULE

Our drivers pick-up donations between 8 am – 4 pm. We will schedule to pick up your donations on a specific day but we are unable to provide you with the exact time of pick-up. Each day our drivers are juggling multiple pick-ups of varying sizes at many locations, impacting their daily schedule. We value your time, so on your scheduled day we will call you a half an hour before your pick-up allowing you time to prepare.

ITEMS WE ACCEPT

Please read our thorough lists of what donations we can accept and what we can’t. We truly value your donations but there are things that we are not able to accept because they are broken, worn, etc. and due to federal and states regulations and safety concerns.

PACKAGE ITEMS

Items must be gathered and packaged for pick-up. Please ensure all smaller and loose items are secured in bags or boxes. Items not arranged, boxed or bagged will not be picked up.

ENSURE SAFETY

Please ensure all fragile/breakable items (glass, mirrors, etc.) are properly packed to avoid breakage.

MOVE ITEMS TO ENTRY LEVEL

For their safety, drivers cannot move furniture items up or down stairs once they enter the residence.

All items must be on the entry level of the residence for pickup.

PROVIDE ACCURATE COUNT

When scheduling your pick-up the operator will ask you how many bags/boxes or items you have for pick up. Please give an accurate count of items as it helps us ensure there is enough space in our trucks for your donation.

TAX RECEIPT

A tax- deductible donation receipt will be left at the donation site.

DROP-OFF ITEMS

If you’d like to drop your donations off at store near you, click here for a list of our Donation Centers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an alternative number to 1-619-HOMELESS?

Yes, the local number is (619) 446-2100.

What is Priority Pickup with Resupply?

Father Joe’s Villages is partnering with ReSupply to offer Priorty Pickup, which will bring our donors an additional level of service. ReSupply is a veteran-owned and operated organization that will do priority in-home pickups on behalf of Father Joe’s Villages, giving our donors increased flexibility in how, when, and what is picked up when you donate to our organization!

For a small fee that is less than usual moving or junk hauling services, you can schedule a pick-up of items where any and all items accepted, donations can be retrieved from anywhere, disassembly is provided (except for doors, cabinets or lighting), and pickups are offered within 72 hours.

All eligible items are donated to Father Joe’s Villages while remaining items are ethically disposed of. 

Click here to schedule a donation pickup >>

Father Joe’s Villages continues to offer free pick-up as well by calling 1-619-HOMELESS (466-4122).

Have additional questions about your Resupply donation?
Text Resupply Live Support: 1-857-342-4937
Email: donorsupport@resupplyme.com.
Include Name Included on Donation & Charity Donated To

What is the contact information for Resupply support?

Phone: 1-857-342-4937 (Text or Call)
Email: donorsupport@resupplyme.com.
Please include the name under which the pickup was created and the charity you donated to (Father Joe’s VIllages) so that the Donor Support Team can easily find your donation record.

What can I donate to Father Joe’s Villages?

CLOTHING: Virtually all types of clean, gently-used clothing and shoes, including women’s, men’s, kid’s, children’s, baby’s dresses, shirts, pants, skirts, shorts, sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers, heels, flats, boots and more.

JEWELRY: Virtually all types of jewelry, including rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.

ACCESSORIES: Virtually all types of accessories, including purses, bags, belts, ties and wallets.

HOUSEHOLD: Small appliances in working condition (microwaves, blenders, toasters, coffee makers, etc), dishes, glasses, silverware, bedding, linens, pillows, rugs, comforters, home decor, baby items (see restrictions below), art work and frames.

FURNITURE: Any furniture that can be carried by no more than two people, including couches, love seats, armchairs, chairs, dining room sets, tables, coffee tables, mirrors, nightstands, headboards, office chairs, non-wooden desks, dressers, entertainment centers and more. All items must be gently used or in new condition. We cannot except things that are torn, stained or broken. See additional restrictions below.

ENTERTAINMENT: Books & textbooks, toys (stuffed animals, dolls, action figures, etc), sports equipment, board games, DVDs, CDs and vinyl records.

ELECTRONICS: Stereos, radios, LED, flat panel & plasma televisions, video game consoles, computers (laptops, monitors, hard drives, etc), tablets, phones, typewriters, cameras and other electronics. See notice below about donating electronics.*

OTHER: Camping gear, sporting goods, estate goods, tools, collectibles, luggage, bikes, musical instruments and MORE!

* IMPORTANT REMINDER BEFORE YOU DONATE ELECTRONICS: Please make sure to remove all confidential information before you donate electronics. Also, please note, when you donate electronics, State of California regulations require that Father Joe’s Villages collect your name, address, telephone number and signature, indicating that the donated device was used within California. Your collected information is kept confidential and is never used for advertising or marketing purposes.

What items do Father Joe's Villages not take?
DUE TO FEDERAL & STATE LAWS, SAFETY CONCERNS AND RECYCLING GUIDELINES, FATHER JOE’S VILLAGES DOES NOT ACCEPT DONATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

A/C Units/Heat Units

Beds

Carpet and Padding

Conference Tables

Countertops

Copiers (freestanding)

Credenzas

Cribs

CRT Tv’s (5 years or older)

Doors

Encyclopedias, Magazines

Electronics with Broken or Cracked Screens

Flammable Items

Construction material

Futons

Hazmat

Hot Water Heaters

Kitchen Cabinets

Lightbulbs

Mattresses and box springs

Pianos/Organs

Pool Tables

Sinks

Swing Sets

Toilets

Wall Units (One Piece Large)

Wooden Desks (Large)

How can I cancel or adjust my pick-up?

Please call 1-619-HOMELESS (619-446-2100) to cancel or change your pick-up.

What happens after I submit the pick-up request form?

One of Father Joe’s Villages friendly, trained operators will call to schedule a mutually convenient time to pick up your donation.

What days and times do you pick up donations?

The day and time of your donation pick-up depends on the route in your area. We accept donations from all over San Diego and visit each neighborhood based on demand.

We schedule pick-ups between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Unfortunately, we cannot schedule a specific pick-up time.

Our driver can call you 30 minutes ahead of time to let you know we are on our way or you can leave the donations out and we will pick them up. If you’d like the driver to call ahead, please let the operator know when they call.

When our operator calls you to schedule a time to pick-up your donations, they will work with you to find a date that is convenient for you.

Do you offer free pick-up services?

Yes, our donation pick-up services are free. If you are able, we are happy to accept cash donations to cover the cost of gas. Our drivers carry donation envelopes.

Will you let me know when you are on your way?

We will schedule to pick up your donations on a specific day but we are unable to provide you with the exact time that we will be there. Each day our drivers are juggling multiple pick-ups of varying sizes at many locations. Each of these things impact their daily schedule. We value your time and we know it is difficult to wait around for our drivers, so on your scheduled day we will call you a half an hour before your pick-up allowing you time to prepare.

When scheduling your donation pick-up, please specify that you would like the driver to call ahead.

Do I have to be home when the driver arrives?

You do not have to be at home during pick-up. You may leave your donations outside.

I haven't received my tax information from Resupply. Who do I contact?

Please contact Resupply:

Phone: 1-857-342-4937 (Text or Call)
Email: donorsupport@resupplyme.com.
Please include the name under which the pickup was created and the charity you donated to (Father Joe’s VIllages) so that the Donor Support Team can easily find your donation record.

Where can I drop off items I would like to donate?

We have three donation centers located in San Diego:

 

SAN DIEGO

Daily Auctions & Donation Center

815 33rd St.
San Diego, CA 92102

Monday – Sunday
8 am – 4 pm

IMPERIAL BEACH

Thrift Store & Donation Center

1555 Palm Ave., Suite F
San Diego, CA 92154

Monday – Saturday 9 am – 8 pm
Sunday 10 am – 6 pm

EL CAJON

Thrift Store & Donation Center

2325 Fletcher Parkway
El Cajon, CA 92020

Monday – Saturday 9 am – 6 pm
Sunday 10 am – 6 pm

HILLCREST

Thrift Store & Donation Center

1457 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Monday – Saturday
9 am – 7 pm
Sunday
10 am – 5 pm

Why Can’t I Donate Certain Items?

Old, Broken & Unusable Items

Unfortunately, whenever we receive an item that cannot be sold in our stores or easily recycled, we have to pay for disposal. This means that less funds go towards helping our neighbors in need.

Please only donate items that are in gently-used, new condition or “usable”. We cannot accept furniture or items that are broken, torn or severely damaged. Unusable items are any items that are stained, broken, torn, cracked, peeling, worn, etc. We do not accept anything that needs to be repaired or refinished, as we do not have the means to fix them for resale.

Items Restricted for Resale

Other items, such as cribs, toilets, chemicals, mattresses and more, are restricted for resale by California state law and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Move Items to Entry Level

We value the health and safety of our staff. To protect the wellbeing of our truck drivers and store employees, our policy is that we cannot accept anything that cannot be carried safely by two people. This means we are unable to accept big items like beds, pianos, pool tables, conference tables, etc. Additionally, for their safety, drivers cannot move furniture items up or down stairs once they enter the residence. All items must be on the entry level of the residence for pickup.

Where Can I Dispose of the Items You Do Not Accept?

Mattresses/Box Springs
Weapons and Ammunition
Explosives & Fireworks
Household Batteries
Oils & Used Filters
Propane Gas Cylinders
Medications
Household Hazardous Waste

Hazmats include: Chemicals & Flammable Materials: Charcoal, Wood, Lighters and Lighter Fluid, Light Bulbs, Automotive Fluids (Radiator Fluid), Pesticides and Fertilizers, Pool Chemicals, Solvents, Mercury Items (Thermometers), Cleaning Products, Wet and Soiled Clothing, Aerosol and Pressurized Canisters, Used Cosmetics and Toiletries and Medical Sharps (Used Syringes).

 

Paints, Stains, Varnish & Paint Remover or Thinner
Electronic Devices with Broken or Cracked Screens, Other E-Waste
Ripped, Stained & Unsellable Furniture
Everything Else
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