Thrift Shops
Save big on household goods, uniforms and more
Active duty and retired Sailors, Marines and their families can stretch their dollars a little further by shopping at NMCRS thrift shops. You'll find everything from gowns to sporting goods, from baby gear to dishes. This is a smart way to save if you’ve just moved, or to set up your first home. Our shops also offer discounted Navy and Marine Corps uniforms and accessories (active duty and retirees only).
Thrift shops are run by volunteers—so hours vary. Check the location nearest you for hours.
Before you visit
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
- 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.
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. We carefully inspect all donated items and only offer those in good condition. Check with your local NMCRS 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's eligible to shop?
- Active duty and retired Sailors and Marines
- Dependents (including minor children and survivors) of active duty and retired Navy and Marine Corps
In accordance with local command direction and the proper ID, thrift shops may be open to:
- 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
- DOD contractors/civilians and Coast Guard civilians
- Active NMCRS volunteers and employees