Our Services Thrift Shops

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Overview

Visit our thrift shops to purchase gently used clothing, uniforms, and household goods at affordable prices.

Save money with gently-used items

Stretch your budget with gently used items that cost less and allow your money to go further. Thrift shops are a great place to get temporary or permanent items if you’ve just moved, or are looking for seasonal items or an updated look.

Our selection includes baby and child items, clothing for all ages, housewares, accessories, books/media, sports gear, linens, toys/games, seasonal items, and more. Our shops include Navy and Marine Corps uniforms and accessories for eligible patrons.

We carefully inspect all donated items and only offer those of good quality. The selection of merchandise changes frequently, so make your nearest thrift shop one of your regular shopping destinations.

Our thrift shops are located on bases and are mostly (geographically) separate from our Society offices. Not all Society offices have a thrift shop. You do need a DOD/Contractor/military ID card to shop in our thrift shops.

Before you visit

It’s important to know certain aspects of the shops vary by location:

Merchandise

    Some of our locations are uniform-only shops.

    Hours

    Thrift shop hours vary from site to site. There may be special shopping times for Active Duty service members and their families. To give our volunteers a break, some thrift shops close during the summer and over some major holidays.

    Accepted Payment Methods for Purchases Include:

    • Cash
    • Electronic Payments (debit/credit, Apple pay, Google pay, Samsung pay) are an option at many sites. Check with your local thrift shop for payment options.
    • Personal checks may be an option at some sites. Check with your local thrift shop for payment options.

    VOLUNTEER

    Our thrift shops run smoothly thanks to volunteers who use and develop retail experience. Volunteers may display and organize merchandise, handle cash and sales, or manage a store. If you have a few hours a week to give, learn more about becoming a volunteer here.

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    Donate items to a thrift shop

    Donated merchandise helps us offer low-cost, quality items. Generally, donated items are accepted during regular thrift shop store hours. Check with your local Society thrift shop for hours, donation drop-off location, and acceptable items. If you’d like a receipt for donated items, a shop volunteer can help you.

    NMCRS thrift shops will not accept:

    • Furniture
    • Car seats or booster seats
    • Used mattresses
    • Medications (prescription or over-the-counter)
    • Food
    • Risqué or inappropriate books, games, personal items, or videos
    • Weapons (paint ball guns, BB guns, knives, bow and arrows, guns, etc.)
    • Baby cribs
    • Used baby bottles
    • Used, dirty stuffed animals
    • Recalled items listed on the CSPC website
    “The staff is always very friendly and helpful. The prices are so amazing. The thrift shop has saved me so much money with uniform items. I also love the clothes.”

    Who is Eligible To Shop

    • Active Duty and retired Navy and Marine Corps
    • Dependents (including minor children) of Active Duty and retired Navy and Marine Corps
    • Navy and Marine Corps Reservists and those on active duty for training and Army, Air Force, Coast Guard and their dependents
    • 100% Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
    • Purple Heart recipients
    • Former prisoners-of-war
    • Service-connected disabled veterans and primary caregivers
    • Active NMCRS volunteers and employees

    Who Can Purchase Uniforms

    Card Holder

    Authorized to purchase

    Limits

    Note

    Active Duty/Spouse

    Dress uniforms
    Working uniforms
    PT gear
    No:
    Unless shop limits due to low inventory
    Uniform item needs to correspond with Service Member's service/rate/rank

    Navy/Marine Corps Reservist

    Dress uniforms
    Working uniforms
    PT gear
    No:
    Unless shop limits due to low inventory
    Uniform item needs to correspond with Service Member's service/rate/rank

    Military Retirees

    Dress uniformYes:
    One complete set
    Uniform item needs to correspond with Service Member's service/rate/rank at retirement.

    VHIC Card Holders

    Dress uniformYes:
    One complete set ONLY if supply is available
    Uniform item needs to correspond with Service Member's service/rate/rank at discharge.