State of the Ark Thrift Store

   18520 CA-1, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10:OO AM-5:30 PM
CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY



Located just west of the Highway One Round-About at Simpson Lane,

The Ark Thrift Shop is the Mendocino Coast's premier emporium of gently used, vintage, and up-cycled treasures! Proceeds from The Ark Thrift Store provide a substantial share of the money needed to keep the Shelter in operation.



Donations Accepted Mon-Fri

10 A.M.-2 P.M.


We gladly accept gently used and like-new donations Monday through Friday 10-2 PM. If you have heavier items like furniture or large collections that you need help moving for donation, local pick-up using our shelter van may be arranged if they are items we are currently accepting. Minimum and maximum load sizes apply. Call 707-961-0365 to arrange for pick-up/see if we have capacity.  Tax deductible receipts are available upon request!

Items We Cannot Accept

List of prohibited items for dumping, with red

Acceptable Items

Please make sure all items you bring for donation are clean, dry, in good condition, and are sorted into smaller bags and boxes.
For the health and safety of our employees and the general public, we will not accept unsorted items in extra large or contractor bags, or multiple items thrown into unwieldy/heavy boxes.

Clothing store display: racks of clothes, shoes, and a sign that says
Jewelry & Accessories: hats, shoes, glasses, jewelry, luggage, and handbags on a blue background.
Assortment of colorful linens, quilts, and aprons arranged on a blue background.
Collection of physical media: records, CDs, DVDs, books, and artwork on a blue background.
Collage of vintage home electronics, hobby equipment, and gadgets on blue background.
Arrangement of furniture and kitchen appliances on a blue background, labeled