The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center

address: 23820 Mercury Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630, United States
Phone: +1 949-581-1605
services: Service options: In-store pick-up, In-store shopping,
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance,
Planning: Quick visit,
Recycling: Clothing,
Payments: Credit cards, NFC mobile payments, Credit cards,

category: Thrift store, Non-profit organization, Second hand store, Used clothing store, Vintage clothing store
rayting: 4.2
site: http://anaheimarc.salvationarmy.org/
Cheap thrift stores: Deseret Industries Thrift Store & Donation Center Coalition Thrift Store
worktime:
DayTime
Monday9 AM–9 PM
Tuesday9 AM–9 PM
Wednesday9 AM–9 PM
Thursday9 AM–9 PM
Friday9 AM–9 PM
Saturday9 AM–9 PM
Sunday10 AM–6 PM




Name: G***
Date: 2023-08-12 18:55:51
Rating: 5
Comment: Nicest thrift shop in the area. Bright, clean and well organized. Lots of stock. Very friendly and helpful employees.

Name: D*** B*****
Date: 2023-07-11 14:01:06
Rating: 5
Comment: Dropped off our donation of furniture, clothing and books.

Name: R****** M***** M*****
Date: 2023-05-17 21:49:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice experience, not too busy. Found things I never knew I needed
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Name: G**** K****
Date: 2023-05-02 20:40:32
Rating: 4
Comment: Donate and allow to share your stuff you want to pass along. Fair size store.
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Name: M***** A***
Date: 2023-02-06 21:28:26
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice thumbs up

Name: K**** R***
Date: 2023-02-03 02:42:01
Rating: 4
Comment: Only complaint is closed dressing rooms

Name: L*** S******
Date: 2023-01-03 01:45:29
Rating: 5
Comment: Lots and lots of shirts and glassware

Name: Z****** Z*****
Date: 2022-09-25 22:22:28
Rating: 5
Comment: Friendly staff for making local donations. Incredible hours of operation that makes it easy to donate for a good cause.

Name: S***** S****
Date: 2022-09-08 16:24:11
Rating: 4
Comment: Staff is always friendly

Name: B****** I**
Date: 2022-06-16 20:23:12
Rating: 5
Comment: Very good stuff at very good prices

Name: T*** L*
Date: 2022-04-30 20:17:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Not crowded at the donation site at all. You gotta walk upstairs. Right now they don’t accept any high chairs or booster seats.The gentleman who handled the site was friendly.
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Name: C* C****
Date: 2022-03-21 21:22:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Great place to treasure hunt

Name: T**** C******
Date: 2022-01-03 07:59:38
Rating: 4
Comment: Clean mid-size thrift store, clothing area well organized, small furniture area. A lot better experience than the Goodwill less than a mile away.

Name: D****** B**** V*********
Date: 2021-12-21 00:06:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Find s of everything

Name: T***** M******
Date: 2021-10-24 23:07:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Very Nice Store & Clean Store..Well Organized & Friendly Staff 👍

Name: I*** Q******
Date: 2021-10-03 18:36:00
Rating: 5
Comment: Good costumers serviceThe vacuum I bought is not working but because I know they help a lot of people I dont care, my donation

Name: S**** S* M********
Date: 2021-08-31 23:57:04
Rating: 4
Comment: You never know what youll find at Salvation Army, so every visit is an adventure. I didnt find anything I wanted to buy today, but I saw several interesting items: a copper fondue dish, several crock pots, a Rowenta iron. There were also some nice dining sets, paintings and artwork and other decor items. And, of course, clothes, lots of lots of clothes!!

Name: E*** M*******
Date: 2021-08-02 21:24:13
Rating: 4
Comment: Nice thrift store. Clean and well organized the staff was friendly and helpful. Even let me use a expired coupon...win win

Name: N****** C*******
Date: 2021-07-28 19:04:08
Rating: 4
Comment: Good price and clothes is on conditions usable. Not all the clothes

Name: D**** M*******
Date: 2021-07-27 06:42:40
Rating: 5
Comment: Very good prices better than Good Will

Name: H**** V*********
Date: 2021-07-22 15:26:30
Rating: 5
Comment: Love this store it’s really clean an they always have shorts that fit my son n I can’t find him shorts any where so I do have to say I love love this store !!

Name: S M
Date: 2021-07-12 18:17:30
Rating: 5
Comment: What a clean store! I love this place. The store is well organized and very clean. They get a decent rotation of quality goods and I think the prices are fair. Ive donated my items a few times, its a little inconvenient BUT they seem like a small team so thats fine. I used to go to Goodwill but Salvation Army is a better organization in my opinion. Goodwill is more for-profit business while Salvation Army actually focuses on helping folks.

Name: G****** P*****
Date: 2021-05-17 05:11:20
Rating: 5
Comment: How you doin

Name: T** W*********
Date: 2021-05-16 02:13:44
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent Discounts

Name: s******** t****
Date: 2021-03-15 04:54:17
Rating: 5
Comment: Bottom line things that you might need you will find here for incredible prices. The furniture here this particular time was beautiful.

Name: D****** F*******
Date: 2021-01-20 20:08:33
Rating: 5
Comment: This place is great for people like me who are short on money and want to look nice or need nice things the staff is all right theyre kind of annoying with the always trying to help you I dont know if thats a theft deterent

Name: c********* b******
Date: 2021-01-14 23:46:04
Rating: 4
Comment: Tag sales every day; and special coupons will bring you back for more bargains!

Name: C****** B******
Date: 2021-01-04 01:15:12
Rating: 5
Comment: Been here before but not so frequent,... Coming back here and starting to like this shop. Plenty of Varieties to choose from and more organize. So its a 5 for me

Name: C******** C***
Date: 2020-10-02 00:42:52
Rating: 5
Comment: Wow! This has to be one of the cleanest thrift stores I’ve ever visited!The employees all wore masks and were very nice. All were busy restocking mostly clothes.The clothes racks are PACKED. So much inventory that it was a little hard to go through the racks.Not so many summer dresses or halter tops that I usually get. Lots of winter jackets and sweaters but it was so hot today there’s no way I could justify buying anything winter.Not too much furniture or home decor. None of my favorites like Pyrex or Corning Ware.Came with my mom and she said a few months ago this place was really unorganized. Reviews said the same.Nope. Today the place looked GREAT! If you haven’t been in a while, maybe consider stopping by again soon?
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Name: M*** C******
Date: 2020-09-10 03:49:50
Rating: 5
Comment: Lovely People.

Name: F*** M*
Date: 2020-09-05 18:08:38
Rating: 5
Comment: Love this place always organized and clean.

Name: J**** S******
Date: 2020-08-06 05:59:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Great place to donate that uses proceeds to directly benefit the community. Staff is courteous and helpful. Skip the other guys and drop your stuff here.

Name: D**** L****
Date: 2020-07-22 03:52:37
Rating: 5
Comment: Dropped off donations, went in and they are really cleaning that place up.

Name: M***** G******
Date: 2020-06-23 23:50:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Exelent service good price

Name: R***** T*****
Date: 2020-05-28 20:54:05
Rating: 4
Comment: There is a lot good staff for sale. Like clothing and furniture good prices.

Name: S****
Date: 2020-03-12 05:08:33
Rating: 4
Comment: I like to stop at the Salvation Army just to look around and see what they have. Their inventory changes all the time. If you find something you like it wont cost you much at all. I like to pick up kitchen utensils and inexpensive kitchen small appliances. I got a waffle maker for $5.00. I also like to look at the books, they have a good selection of paperback books that are very inexpensive. If you were in the area stop in and see what they have.

Name: F******* M**** F*****
Date: 2019-05-03 03:30:59
Rating: 5
Comment: The service

Name: R****** H*****
Date: 2019-05-01 19:45:43
Rating: 4
Comment: Nice people.

Name: C******* E* B****
Date: 2019-04-08 23:55:29
Rating: 5
Comment: Very Best Thrift Store In Southern California ! Incredibly personable staff, & its a real pleasure to see other employees, less fortunate then ourselves working there ! I take time to say hello & acknowledge these special ones, which warms my heart 😂 !

Name: K** F*****
Date: 2019-03-09 21:26:34
Rating: 5
Comment: Good place

Name: L*** P*****
Date: 2019-02-16 00:05:20
Rating: 5
Comment: Wow! Best SA ever! Tons of merchandise. Frequent 50% off sales. Will definitely return.

Name: P**** O******
Date: 2019-01-26 00:55:56
Rating: 4
Comment: Good service, nice staff.

Name: R***** w*** o*****
Date: 2019-01-11 17:43:52
Rating: 5
Comment: If Im in the area and have time Ill take a look in the store, today I found a nice little folding stool The girl at the check out was so nice I didnt want to leave thank you girl behind the counter

Name: R****** L******
Date: 2019-01-10 02:22:55
Rating: 5
Comment: This is a good-sized location, especially for clothes. Everything always seems to be on sale. And they have some nice things, but you have to look for them.

Name: J****** K****
Date: 2018-12-10 20:01:00
Rating: 5
Comment: It was excellent

Name: M****** A H**** H****
Date: 2018-11-30 21:57:18
Rating: 5
Comment: Large stuffed store

Name: P***** M*******
Date: 2018-11-18 03:20:52
Rating: 4
Comment: Love going to this place esp.on Friday & Sat- 50% off!

Name: A***** H*****
Date: 2018-11-08 03:51:28
Rating: 4
Comment: Great deals if you watch for 1/2 off.

Name: T** T*****
Date: 2018-10-15 22:49:59
Rating: 4
Comment: I didnt find a costume that I was looking for. But they were very helpful

Name: o**** l****
Date: 2018-09-22 01:35:41
Rating: 5
Comment: Awesome beautiful place to visit beautiful customer service Wonderful customer service

Name: D** S*******
Date: 2018-07-13 06:07:17
Rating: 5
Comment: Definitely find some great deals here.

Name: E*** G****
Date: 2018-07-09 23:20:49
Rating: 5
Comment: Great things at a great price for a great cause. So shop away my friends

Name: J**** L*******
Date: 2018-07-04 06:16:14
Rating: 5
Comment: I work here. Its great

Name: D** T**
Date: 2018-06-23 01:01:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Great finds for low prices; always have had friendly employees that are helpful

Name: M*** C***
Date: 2018-06-22 17:54:46
Rating: 4
Comment: From time to time you can find someone else treasure from here.

Name: C**** T*****
Date: 2018-06-16 17:00:18
Rating: 5
Comment: Awesome

Name: T**** W***
Date: 2018-06-15 19:25:15
Rating: 5
Comment: Big store customer service and good prices

Name: g*** v*******
Date: 2018-06-14 03:20:52
Rating: 5
Comment: Always great treasures with less of a crowd...discounts galore!

Name: A* F*****
Date: 2018-06-09 22:22:16
Rating: 4
Comment: 50% OFF on everything until tomorrow 6/10! Your purchases greatly benefit nice people on the mend :)

Name: D***** L******
Date: 2018-06-07 02:03:47
Rating: 5
Comment: I love salvation army they have the best stuff there and then employees are so nice and helpful!

Name: B**** B*****
Date: 2018-05-26 22:46:33
Rating: 4
Comment: Pleasantly surprised with prices on a holiday !

Name: K***** K********
Date: 2018-05-19 20:31:40
Rating: 5
Comment: Very easy to donate

Name: n*** d***
Date: 2018-03-12 02:37:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Cool place, wonderful music all the time! Love it

Name: W***** C*******
Date: 2018-03-02 23:45:12
Rating: 5
Comment: Low prices. Friendly.

Name: L**** R*****
Date: 2018-03-01 08:27:24
Rating: 4
Comment: Some good buys

Name: B****** F****
Date: 2018-02-27 02:31:22
Rating: 4
Comment: Nice store, plenty of merchandise

Name: W***** S*****
Date: 2018-02-24 01:23:12
Rating: 5
Comment: Awesome thrift store!! Staff is extremely friendly. Items are quality. Great and fun experience every time I go in. Thank You :-)

Name: S**** S********
Date: 2018-02-22 21:09:09
Rating: 4
Comment: Salvation army Store

Name: R** R***
Date: 2018-02-22 21:08:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Great!

Name: T**** K*****
Date: 2018-02-10 21:40:15
Rating: 5
Comment: The staff is very friendly n helpful. They try to get as much new merchandise out everyday to give their customers a variety of products to buy! Great prices. Excellent program for the down n out on their luck, too!

Name: J*** B******
Date: 2018-01-26 18:32:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Love Salvation Army!!!

Name: M*
Date: 2017-12-19 22:09:27
Rating: 4
Comment: Great finds and better stuff to choose from then other places

Name: R***** W*********
Date: 2017-11-16 01:16:45
Rating: 4
Comment: Its a great place. Lots of good items if you look hard enough. Prices are good, not great but at least once a week they have 50% off of all inventory and 50% off partial inventory other days. I have purchased many items and have been very satisfied with them all. Staff is very helpful.

Name: N A*
Date: 2017-11-06 00:35:36
Rating: 5
Comment: Hard to find items blast to the Past found Some nice Marge Carson furniture at one point in time I keep on coming back.

Name: e******
Date: 2017-11-04 02:16:03
Rating: 5
Comment: This store is FANTASTIC!! best store in the area by far! low prices on clothes, huge selection, friendly staff, clean changing rooms!!

Name: K******* H******
Date: 2017-10-10 22:18:30
Rating: 4
Comment: Nice looking inside, organized, and the man with the little braid is such an awesome person 😊

Name: P******* K***
Date: 2017-10-10 00:04:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Large facilities... clothing, lots of shoes, Furniture, Electronics. All available at Boost Mobile prices and today I got an outfit half off. I love you idea of helping this charity.

Name: M***** M******
Date: 2017-10-02 00:41:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Plenty of space to shop around

Name: J*** M***** G***** S******
Date: 2017-09-11 00:24:48
Rating: 4
Comment: Well

Name: R****** B********
Date: 2017-09-10 17:18:12
Rating: 4
Comment: Neat and organized plus friendly staff.

Name: M****** W****
Date: 2017-09-06 05:40:06
Rating: 4
Comment: I love this place

Name: J***** M******
Date: 2017-08-30 03:23:51
Rating: 4
Comment: Its pretty organized. Our cashier could have been a little nicer. Maybe she was having an off day

Name: M****** S****
Date: 2017-08-27 18:36:42
Rating: 4
Comment: We have found some great deals here. A nice glass in closed wine rack, I removed the shelves from and made an AV components rack out of comes to mind.

Name: A**** C*****
Date: 2017-08-27 14:38:32
Rating: 4
Comment: The store recently renovated, very organized and clean. Lots of clothes, kitchenware, home stuff. Parking in front, within a small plaza with restaurants close by.

Name: N******* A*******
Date: 2017-08-19 14:55:45
Rating: 4
Comment: Lots of used luggage for reasonable prices.

Name: C****** P*****
Date: 2017-08-11 18:53:48
Rating: 4
Comment: This place is for the needy.

Name: L**** C*****
Date: 2017-07-30 05:16:15
Rating: 5
Comment: Great sale! Treasures found!

Name: M****** B********
Date: 2017-07-24 01:22:06
Rating: 5
Comment: Salvation Army has things that you can get Alan always recommend going to Goodwill as it seems Goodwill attorney has better things

Name: N***** L****
Date: 2017-07-23 04:03:41
Rating: 5
Comment: I love this place. Specially when its %50 off. They always have a great selection. I dont mind coming to this particular location. A wonderful team plus a great customer service. They always try to help you as much as they can.

Name: J*** V******
Date: 2017-07-22 23:45:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent

Name: G*** V****
Date: 2017-06-26 20:16:18
Rating: 5
Comment: Very large. Big selection nice attentive help. Great place

Name: m*** d********
Date: 2017-06-17 18:08:24
Rating: 5
Comment: 50% off most of the time, I always walk away with a deal. Highly organized,it puts Goodwill to shame

Name: B****** A****
Date: 2017-06-06 05:59:27
Rating: 5
Comment: A great place to shop ...

Name: R***** C******
Date: 2017-06-03 22:34:39
Rating: 5
Comment: Good.

Name: M*********** Y*
Date: 2017-05-27 16:47:36
Rating: 5
Comment: Inexpensive, great finds, one of a kind items.

Name: A****** N****
Date: 2017-03-04 05:24:57
Rating: 5
Comment: I had a bad experience with a cashier but Charles the manager we very professional when I called him to complain. The store looks very neat and well organized. They have very good prices and good selection on clothing.

Name: A******* D***** D**
Date: 2017-02-23 22:07:06
Rating: 4
Comment: 4 stars for no specials, 5 Stars with specials and discounts when offered at this location

Name: J********* �****** R****
Date: 2017-02-18 18:00:57
Rating: 5
Comment: 👍👍Really friendly and alot to see☺

Name: S**** H*******
Date: 2017-02-08 07:04:07
Rating: 5
Comment: Always something new, interesting and reasonably priced! Im addicted to this place!
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Name: J***** T*****
Date: 2017-01-07 19:31:55
Rating: 5
Comment: The staff is very friendly and helpful

Name: R******* G*******
Date: 2016-12-27 03:34:56
Rating: 4
Comment: U can find unexpected good stuff and cheap

Name: P******* e******
Date: 2016-12-13 01:52:49
Rating: 4
Comment: My friend and I love everyone especially Helen, Tammy, Megan and the new manager Charles. They r friendly helpful. Shopping is fun again. And there is always a promo going on. Meeting my friend now to shop again. Gotta go

Name: J** M**********
Date: 2016-12-11 19:02:54
Rating: 5
Comment: This is one of my favorite thrift stores, prices are fair, there are many opportunities for sales bargains, furniture has some great finds and Chuck is very helpful with questions. Store has made a huge improvement.

Name: L***** S******
Date: 2016-11-01 01:04:56
Rating: 4
Comment: Love them except their cashiers can be very slowly

Name: M***
Date: 2016-10-06 22:28:56
Rating: 5
Comment: Really a nice store to find some necessary and hard to find items, just got to look for it. Lots of stuff in this store. Its worth the time to stop in. I liked the selection.

Name: B*** H*****
Date: 2016-08-24 07:47:01
Rating: 4
Comment: Fun to look at and drop off your old things

Name: S******* M****** S***
Date: 2016-07-01 18:55:40
Rating: 5
Comment: Can always find exactly what I need or want. And Im so lucky.to find rare antiques occasionally.

Name: S**** S*******
Date: 2016-06-17 13:50:01
Rating: 4
Comment: Very friendly staff, clean thrift store, prices are probably in line for SoCal, but a bit steep for my experience. All four of us were able to find something that we needed and I would return.

Name: G****** G*******
Date: 2016-05-28 01:49:11
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice store

Name: C****** A
Date: 2016-04-06 20:44:56
Rating: 4
Comment: Everything here is very organized compared to most thrift shops. Makes it easy to browse quickly.

Name: a**** S*
Date: 2015-12-03 06:01:01
Rating: 5
Comment: This is by far the best Salvation Army in Orange County. You just have to go there to see what I mean...

Name: A****** W*
Date: 2015-07-24 22:53:31
Rating: 4
Comment: Nice no frills thrift shopping. If I didnt have to fly back to Portland I would have bought a lot more!