Awarded BEST of 2025
We are pleased to share that Brother Benno's Thrift Shop has been officially recognized as the BEST of 2025 San Luis Rey Award Winner in the Thrift Store category — an honor based on verified data from Google Reviews, as analyzed and certified by BusinessRate.
Monday Customer Appreciation Days
Every Monday, customers will receive 10% off if they fall into one of the following groups and present valid ID:
- Seniors (55+)
- Military
- Teachers
- Students
The discount will apply to all merchandise in the store except gold and silver. (Occasional additional exclusions may apply.)
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About Our Thrift Shop
The Thrift Shop sells new and gently used items at low prices everyone can afford. These items include: Clothing for the whole family, household goods, shoes, collectables, purses, books, movies, jewelry and sometimes designer clothing in the boutique. They also carry a large selection of gently used furniture at very affordable prices. Furniture purchased at the Shop can be delivered for a small fee!
A variety of sales are held throughout the month. 50%-off, End-of-the-Month sales are held the last Saturday of the month.
The Thrift Shop also collects clothing donations for those in need. These items are provided through our Clothing Room at the Center at no cost to homeless guests. Items include gently-used and clean, coats and jackets, pants, shorts, shoes, socks, hats and beanies, gloves and scarves.
Furniture Sales
Donations: If you would like to donate gently used, sellable furniture or home accessories, you can drop them off at the Thrift Shop Monday - Friday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Saturday 10 AM - 12 PM (Please do not leave donations when the Thrift Shop is closed.)
If you live in the North County Coastal area and need to have your donated furniture picked up, please email us with photos of your furniture to furniture@brotherbenno.org or text them to (760) 623-6171. (Be sure you include your phone number and address.) Photos of potential donations of furniture are mandatory prior to scheduling a pick up. Please call (760) 623-6171 or (760) 967-7507 to coordinate and schedule pickup. You can leave a message if calling after hours or personnel are unavailable. A driver will call you back to arrange a pickup within 48 hours.
Note: We are unable to accommodate large pick-ups from garage, rummage, or yard sales. We do not accept donations of used mattresses of any size due to Health Department regulations. In addition, Brother Benno’s does not have the resources to repair damaged or worn furniture, so only those items that are immediately saleable can be accepted. We thank you for your understanding.
Sorry… Brother Benno’s Thrift Shop does not accept donations of:
Televisions or electronics (we can accept lamps that are new or in good condition)
Ceiling fans and light fixtures
Carpet cleaners & vacuums
Car parts including batteries, motors, tires, snow chains
Used hygiene equipment/products including toilet & shower chairs, foot baths, electric toothbrushes, water picks, clippers or razors
Building parts/materials including doors, used hardware, windows, fencing, pipes, sinks, toilets, faucets, plumbing hardware
Sporting equipment including skiing equipment, ice skates, roller blades, rusted bikes & scooters, bowling balls, golfing equipment, exercise equipment, helmets, and large weights
Gas appliances including lawn mowers and yard tools
Medical equipment including hospital beds, oxygen tubes or tanks, glucose monitors, CPAP machines, syringes and medicines
Weapons & ammunition including swords and hunting knives
Chemicals & fuel including oil, gas, insecticides, propane, lighter fluid, paint, open cleaning solutions
Loose/broken mirrors & glass
Loose batteries and light bulbs
Propane or helium tanks
Baby equipment/furniture including cribs, car seats, swings, potty chairs, bouncers, highchairs, play pens.
Beds & Mattresses including box springs, bed pillows, sleeper sofas
Disassembled furniture including bed frames
Broken/damaged furniture including furniture with visible stains, scratches or damage, rips or tears, wood rot, odors
Volunteer Opportunities
We welcome friendly volunteers to help support our thrift shop operations. As a volunteer, you'll play an important role in creating a welcoming shopping experience while helping to raise funds for Brother Benno's..
Responsibilities may include:
- Greeting and assisting customers as they browse and make purchases
- Sorting, organizing, and pricing donated items
- Maintaining neat and attractive displays throughout the store
- Accepting and organizing donations from community members
- Keeping the shop clean and organized
If you're interested in joining our team, we'd love to meet you! Please contact us at volunteers@brotherbenno.org.
Service Learning Hours
Students who need service learning hours are required to tour our Center before starting their volunteer service. One hour of credit will be given for the tour. Please call our Center at 760-439-1244, ext. 104 to schedule a tour.
Once your tour is completed, you may contact Helen Parsons at: volunteers@brotherbenno.org to set up your volunteer hours.
Location & Hours
Brother Benno's Thrift Shop
3955 Mission Avenue
Oceanside, CA 92058
(on Mission between Douglas and Rancho Del Oro)Hours of Operation
Monday - Saturday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PMHoliday Hours
Nov. 27 - Closed
Dec. 24 - Closes at 4 PM
Dec. 25 - Closed
Dec. 31 - Closes at 4 PM
Jan. 1 - Closed
May 25 - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
July 4 - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sept. 7 - ClosedDonations
Monday - Friday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PMDonations are accepted in the alley to the right of the building. Someone is there to assist you. We’re sorry that we are unable to provide pick-up service, with the exception of gently used furniture.
Note: Donations are not accepted when the Thrift Shop is closed.
View and download our DONATION GUIDE
Thrift Shop Phone
(760) 967-7505
Furniture Pick Up
(760) 967-7507
(760) 623-6171
furniture@brotherbenno.orgThrift Shop Email
