I've been a long-time customer at the The Salvation Army in Escondido, and I can honestly say this…read moreis one of the best thrift store experiences I've ever had. Everything is always well organized, the employees are incredibly kind and hardworking, and the overall atmosphere is welcoming and positive. I've been coming here for years, and the management at this location truly stands out. You can genuinely see how much they care about both their employees and their customers, and that level of compassion and respect is rare these days. It's very touching to witness and a big reason why I continue to support this location. Every visit has been a great experience, and I feel very grateful to be able to shop here. The staff consistently goes above and beyond, and this store has become a place I always look forward to visiting. Highly recommend supporting this amazing team and location!

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!

This Goodwill location in Escondido is located in a small but well maintained neighborhood. Drop…read moreoffs for donations located in the back. Drive up, drop off and feel good about helping people. The staff is also helpful and friendly.

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.

Today I dropped off several boxes and bags of donations. The attendant couldn't have been nicer. He…read morewas pleasant as I handed the donations to him and told me several times thank you for donating to the Salvation Army. I had brought a nice cold bottle of water for who ever was going to take my donation. He was SO VERY GRATEFUL!! I was blessed back!

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!

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 just donated here for the first time and the process to donate was so easy and the employee that…read morehelped me was really sweet. I am happy to continue to donate here instead of goodwill.

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

I normally don't leave bad reviews unless it's absolutely necessary. But it is time…read more I've been coming here for a while, the tags are almost always sized completely wrong. Example: Sized Large and in the wrong section, and then it's actually a size small according to internal tag. This has forced me to check every tag when I shop here and it's extremely frustrating. Staff is usually nice. But I had a crazy situation happen and I feel uncomfortable about it. I always hook my keys on my finger. I went to pay and had them under my clothes to pay. I set them on the counter. I walked about 10 feet away for a sec to hang something I no longer wanted back up so the cashier didn't have to. I came back to pay, went to walk to my car, realized my keys weren't there. Thinking the most rational thought, I'd left on the counter, or they fell, I didn't see them anywhere. I asked the manager to check where they were. She said I never took them off my finger, WHICH IS NOT THE TRUth...and was insisting that I'd dropped them outside. I didn't. It's day time. She them told me "this stuff been happening a lot." If people are losing items like this out of nowhere, it's time to investigate your staff. This makes no sense. I then had to uber home to grab new keys, and hope my car and items in it would still be there. I'm not accusing anyone directly. This was very bizarre and the behavior of the management didn't sit well with me.

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.

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

Love wandering around this place because you never know what treasures you'll find and I love…read moresupporting them!

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.

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.

I was buried in my tablet for 2 weeks looking for a Chi rescue. We recently had to put down my tiny…read moreChi, Pinky. It was the WORST day of my life. She was my world. I felt the time was right to fall in again. All of the rescue facilities and shelters did not have small dogs, and there is no way I wanted a Pit Bull or German Shepherd. It's too big a dog to share my bed with. So, we drove down to see a beautiful long haired Chihuahua to see if we clicked. Cosmo is very shy. We didn't get to pet him, but we knew to take it slow and let Him come when he's ready. Last night he jumped into bed with up! I'm very pleased to share my life with this beautiful K9. Thank you to the rescue group, and thank you Chris and his daughter for fostering my fur baby.