About The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center
The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center is a generally clean and organized store where the staff are consistently described as very friendly, pleasant, helpful, kind, and amazing. Employees work hard to stock and display items nicely, handling all situations with grace and patience, which makes the store a pleasant place to be. Many customers report great experiences and find wonderful treasures, from furniture to trinkets, often leaving with something they love. However, experiences with the merchandise can vary. Some find reasonable prices and a constant rotation of items, while others feel prices are kind of high. The quality and selection of goods, particularly in the men's section, is sometimes criticized for being small, with items described as dirty, damaged, or of little quality. The women's section is large but can also have inconsistent quality. Despite this, the store's primary purpose is supported by purchases and donations, as they fund vital community programs to help those struggling with addiction and homelessness.
A solid store and sweet employees and prices are great!!!
August 2026
Super fast dropping off my donations. Helpful team here. Lots of parking. The store inside is very clean and organized. Easy to drop off as has outdoor space and personannong the donation drop off area. Was offered a receipt for taxes. Super easy to get to and centrally located in Escondido.
July 2026
We have been coming over here for years. So friendly and organized. Thank you.