I was in Escondido and decided to stop by and thrift a bit…read more Pros: -free parking lot (they were also accepting donations in the parking lot) -variety of items: clothes, furniture, home items, media Cons: -n/a Other: -ending up leaving with a Disneyland CD for $1.00 total. Great deal!

I can usually find a banger article I actually need and would cost much more elsewhere…read more OTOH, do they actually try to find the most insolent checkout girl?

Great place to donate.. Love the drive thru area for…read moredonations, you can ask for a receipt, for tax purposes. Service: people will help if needed when unloading stuff

I'll be honest....Goodwill is not my first choice when I'm purging my house. I prefer to donate…read moredirectly to the community through local facebook groups, but when time is of the essence or there's a lot of things, I know Goodwill is the place. This past Saturday, my fiancé and I loaded up my minivan with tons of donations and drove in. The employees are always helpful! They'll help you unload and offer a receipt for tax purposes. There's even a QR code for online receipts if you want that. I'm old school though- I want a paper receipt. Few things to note: 1. While the line in the drive-thru moves fairly quickly, expect to wait a bit as the year comes to a close. Everyone wants to get their tax write off before December 31. 2. Any donations after 6pm are accepted at the front entrance. Solid 4 stars.

BEWARE!!!! GO ELSEWHERE!!!…read more Another bad experience with the rude guy! Dropped off a large bag of clothes (some brand new and not cheap!) and some miscellaneous items. I ask for a receipt. He rudely says "what??" I repeat it. He proceeds to tear open the trash bag to inspect the items. All of this while he smokes a cigarette blowing smoke in my direction. Opens the box that had a clock in it. Very rudely. And of course he did his routine walk off when he sees you pulling up. Salvation Army, do better. It is reprehensible to have an employee of yours treat people who are tying to do good be treated this way!

Horrible experience. I believe I encountered The "rude guy" mentioned in other reviews. Walked away…read morewhen I pulled up. I unloaded bags of very nice things (clothes, shoes, housewares, blankets). Had to walk through what felt like garbage and asked for receipt. He was eating pizza and said "how am I supposed to know what you dropped off?" He came out and literally pushed over two of my bags of clothes so they toppled onto the ground. Went back into trailer saying nothing. I was about to leave and he came out and handed me a blank receipt and walked away. My guess is my 8 bags of nicely folded clothes, shoes, housewares will end up in some garbage dumpster rather in the hands of people who could use some support. Absolutely disgusting. Don't bother. Either find another place (Goodwill has been great and I regret not going back there) or toss your beautiful things in the trash.

I love what this thrift does for the community! Serving those in need both the food closet and the…read morethrift store. Prices are that of an actual independent thrift store and not high at all. They also get an abundance of quality items and new designer labels. Furniture in the back-yard area is solid and not damaged or at all. Look out for their 50% off sales, they have them periodically and advertised sales via text. A hidden gem in this community.

I've been consistently disappointed by their high prices. Apparently so are others because it's…read morebecoming overrun by a collection of dirty, unusable junk. Over the past year I've seen dollar store items with tags attached marked for a dollar MORE than the original price tag. They have a good price for sheets and blankets, but the furniture and miscellaneous prices are absurd. I understand they need to make money to help the community, but the people who shop there can't afford a $50, plain old chair. You'll find a tiny notebook with half the pages smeared in lipstick marked at 3.99. I don't know what their business model is but it sure isn't moving product. Goodwill is pricey, but at least their items are quality. I honestly can't afford to shop at Ramona Food and Clothes Closet. Your prices truly need to be readjusted.

this is a great location, they are just a bit pricey. but their selection is great and the people…read moreare very kind.

friendly employees but man, they really price free things they get donated for so much. They had…read moreLululemon, i get it the brand sells. But these leggings were KO. Pulling in the women area, threading apart and even holes and they still wanted 22$ for them. another pair only had threading issues. You get these for free and not everyone resells. They do sell fake and are aware as from what one employee told me that they are aware a specific item was not authentic which is illegal by law. Thankfully you can go next door to the goodwill and pick up the same brands without them falling apart like crazy for the fraction of from this store pricing. better condition next door and they will even reason with a price

I'm a long-time supporter of Father Joe's Villages thrift store at the Washington Avenue location…read morein Hillcrest. Recently, I drove to the La Mesa store with a car full of donations during a very heavy rainstorm. I pulled up to the marked donation drop-off door but was told I could not park there and needed to move across the lot, get a cart, and bring everything in myself. I explained that i was not parking, I am handicapped and offloading since it was pouring rain, but was still told no. I ended up leaving without donating or shopping. As a loyal supporter of FJV, I was very disappointed by the lack of understanding and outright rudness.

Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store has a beautiful selection, and I have come across some real gems…read morehere. The quality of the items is impressive, and the store is well organized, which makes browsing enjoyable. That said, the pricing feels more like a boutique than a thrift store. While I understand that proceeds go toward a good cause, I often leave empty‑handed because the prices are just too high for what I'd expect at a thrift. For me, part of the joy of thrifting is finding something wonderful and feeling like I scored a bargain -- not like I overpaid. If you don't mind paying a lot more, you'll likely find unique and quality pieces here. But if you're hunting for that classic thrift‑store bargain, be prepared that prices may not match the typical thrifting experience.

Great thrift store with the best prices I've ever seen, and a really nice variety. Sweet ladies…read moreworking there who are helpful and friendly. This is also the best type of place to donate to, because it actually goes straight back to the community. Unlike Goodwill...which goes to their CEO. I bought several lovely items for just $2!

The sweetest elderly work here and profits go to local causes around town. Pricing is reasonable.read more

If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. My brother, a professional organizer in…read moreOregon, and I had an overwhelming cleanout project in San Diego this past February and April for a family member living in a hoarder situation. We were urgently searching for a reliable hauling service to help us remove an enormous amount of clothing, shoes, and accessories--all intended for donation. After a full day of searching, we found Kreg's Hauling, and thank goodness we did. From the very first call, Scott was responsive, understanding, and professional. He made the drive from Encinitas to San Diego multiple times--four trips total--and hauled away over 150 heavy bags, each easily weighing between 75 to 100 pounds. The physical effort alone was extraordinary, but what made Scott truly stand out was his compassion and sensitivity. This was not just any job. The homeowner is a family member who is living with dementia, and emotions were high. Scott was polite, respectful, and incredibly considerate throughout the entire process. He treated our family and our situation with dignity, something that mattered to us deeply. In a situation that could have felt chaotic and overwhelming, Scott's presence brought a sense of calm, professionalism, and humanity. I can't recommend Kreg's Hauling enough--especially for jobs that require not just muscle, but also heart. Thank you, Scott! You were a lifesaver for us! Please forgive my delay in getting this review done!

From the owner: if you are cleaning out a house or have a lot of clothes you need to get rid of i will come to you…read moreand pick up everything for free vintage and modern. call scott - 858-437-1443 serving all of San Diego out to san bernardino

I love this charity. It is run by an amazing group of volunteers dedicated to help clothe…read moredisadvantaged babies for their first year. Donated clothing is collected, sorted, washed and inspected to look as new as possible. Bags are packed with a year's worth of clothing newborn to 12 months along with beautiful handmade items like blankets, bibs, hats and booties. Bags are distributed to social workers, hospitals, military organizations and clinics in San Diego County. Moving the excess to the needy!!

From the owner: We collect and distribute new/gently used baby clothes to mothers and babies in need within the San…read moreDiego area.

Chihuahua Rescue of San Diego County is an amazing org doing wonderful work for these little dogs…read more The volunteers genuinely care about the Chihuahuas and their well-being. They put so much compassion and effort into helping dogs find safe, loving forever homes. If you're considering adopting or want to support and donate to a wonderful local rescue, I highly recommend Chihuahua Rescue of San Diego County.

They have some amazing dogs! I highly recommend adopting from them if you are looking for a small…read moredog. All dogs are in foster homes so they know each dog's personality and will match you with the right pup.