Thrift Stores in San Rafael, CA

“I had a great experience at Bloom. They had the right clothes to start at my new job, very friendly people, and im happy to say that I'll be going back very soon.”

“First time coming in here and was pleasantly surprised with the selection and prices. Staff were nice and helpful. Couldn't believe they were selling brand new ASICS and Brooks running shoes for $32. Tags still on. What a find, had to get a pair. Thank you!”

“It is the only Goodwill in the area and has a drive thru that makes drop-offs easy. Follow Google maps for directions to the back of the building to unload since you have to go around the block to find the back entrance off a side street. Haven't been inside to shop, but I imagine it is what you would expect...”

“I hadn’t been to the Salvation Army in San Rafael for quite a while because, honestly, I used to find the store very messy and chaotic. I started going back a few months ago, and I’m really happy to say that I’ve noticed a big difference!

The store feels much more organized, and the team working there is always so nice, friendly, and welcoming. You can tell they really care about keeping the store as tidy as possible. I see them constantly putting things back, picking items up, and trying to keep everything in order. They really do their best, and I appreciate that.

I do wish upper management would do a little more to address customers leaving things all over the place. I see items thrown on the floor or left in completely different areas all the time, and it must be frustrating for the employees to constantly have to clean up after people. It would be nice to see some rules or reminders encouraging customers to be more respectful of the store and the people working there.

I also feel for the employees because the store has been incredibly hot during my recent visits. I’m not sure if the air conditioning is broken or just not working well, but it must be difficult to work in that heat all day. Despite that, the staff continues to be friendly and helpful, which says a lot about them.
Overall, I really appreciate the changes I’ve seen over the past few months.

Izzy and her team deserve a lot of credit for the effort they put in every day. I enjoy stopping in to look around, and I hope upper management continues to support this team and give them the resources they need to keep making the store a pleasant place to shop. ❤”