Closet full? You can donate clothes in Pasadena at our store at 1311 N. Altadena Drive. We take clothing for every age, from baby clothes to men's jackets. The store sits on the northeast side of town, north of the 210, so it's a quick stop for neighbors in Pasadena, Altadena, Sierra Madre, and Arcadia. Bring your bags by during donation hours, get a receipt on the spot, and take 20% off your next in-store purchase.
Quick answer: ACTS Thrift Store in Pasadena (1311 N. Altadena Dr.) accepts clean, wearable clothing and shoes for men, women, kids, and infants, plus belts, bags, and jewelry. You get a donation receipt when you drop off, and 20% off your next in-store purchase. 100% of our net proceeds support local partners serving families, youth, and neighbors experiencing homelessness.
What clothes can I donate in Pasadena?
Most of what's in your closet. We take clothing for men, women, children, and infants. Shoes too. Belts, bags, and jewelry are welcome.
Here's the test we ask everyone to use. Would you feel comfortable handing it to a neighbor? Clean, zippers working, no heavy stains. If the answer is yes, bring it.
What we can't put on the floor: clothing that's heavily stained, soiled, or torn past wearing. If you wouldn't wear it out of the house, it's probably a no.
Cleaning out more than the closet? Our Pomona yes-and-no list covers furniture, housewares, and the short list of items we can't take at any location.
Do I need to wash clothes before I donate them?
Yes, please. Clean is the rule.
Every donation gets looked over before it goes out on the sales floor, and shoes get an extra careful look. Washed, dry clothes move through that check faster and end up in front of shoppers sooner.
Two small habits help a lot. Empty the pockets (we find a surprising number of receipts and house keys). And keep pairs of shoes together, tied or rubber-banded, so they don't get separated in the bag.
What happens when I pull up to the Pasadena store?
Park, grab your bags, and head in. Staff are there to help unload. You'll get a donation receipt for your records before you leave.
Ask the team member about your donor discount while you're there. Donors get 20% off their next in-store purchase, so the trip pays you back next time you shop.
The Pasadena store is open Monday through Friday 9 AM to 7 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 6 PM, and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. Drop-off hours are posted on our donate page. Cutting it close? Call the Pasadena store at (626) 577-4477 before you head over.
Will I get a receipt for my clothing donation?
Every time. ACTS Thrift Store is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and you get a receipt at drop-off or pickup.
We also keep a suggested value list for common donated items, which some donors find handy when they keep records.
What a donation means for your own taxes is a question for your tax preparer. They know your situation. We'll stick to making sure you leave with the paperwork.
Where do my clothes go after I drop them off?
This is the part we love talking about.
At ACTS, we think of ourselves as community recycling. Your jacket gets sorted and priced by our team and volunteers, then goes out on the floor at a price a local family can afford. Quality finds, affordable prices. Then a neighbor finds it on the rack and takes it home.
Then the money goes back out the door. 100% of our net proceeds support local partners, including Hoving Home, Door of Hope, and Pacific Lifeline, a shelter for women and their children. You can read about all of our partners on our About page.
Kids' clothes are a big one. Little ones outgrow everything, and the families our partners serve feel that the most. A bag of outgrown jeans and hoodies does real work here.
That's the whole cycle. Donate, shop, give back. Your support changes lives locally, starting with the bag in your trunk.
Got more than a carload?
If you're clearing out a whole house, or there's a dresser coming with the clothes, our donation pickup is free. Use the "Call to schedule a pickup" button on our donate page and our team will set up a time and let you know if your address is in the pickup area.
You'll get a reminder call the day before. Drivers bring dollies and can take apart big pieces like bed frames. They can take clothing, furniture, and household goods in one trip. Won't be home? Tell us where the bags will be, the garage or the front porch, and the driver will leave your receipt.
Want to see where your bags go?
Volunteer with us. ACTS volunteers sort and process donations, organize the sales floor, help customers, and pitch in at special events. It's the best way to watch the whole cycle up close, from the bag you dropped off to the family that takes it home. Sign up on our volunteer page.
Bring your bags by this week
Load up the clean clothes, drive to 1311 N. Altadena Drive in Pasadena, and let our team help you unload. You'll leave with a receipt, 20% off your next visit, and a lighter closet. Get directions to the Pasadena store.
