Thrift Stores in Nevada County
Last verified 2026-05-17
Thrift stores in Nevada County sell good used clothes, furniture, books, kitchen gear, and household items at low prices. Most are run by local nonprofits, so what you spend stays in the community. This page lists the active stores, what each is known for, and how to get there.
Why use a thrift store
- Clothes for kids and adults are often $1–$10 instead of $20–$60 new.
- Furniture, dishes, lamps, and small appliances cost a fraction of retail.
- Many stores hold half-off sales, senior discount days, and "fill a bag" specials. Ask at the counter.
- Donating items you no longer need is free and tax-deductible. Ask for a receipt.
Active stores
Goodwill — Grass Valley
- Address: 1145 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945
- Hours: Daily, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Phone: (530) 798-2920
- Sells: Clothing, shoes, books, housewares, electronics, some furniture.
- Largest selection and longest hours in the county. [Source: yelp.com/biz/goodwill-grass-valley (accessed 2026-05-17)]
Hospice of the Foothills Gift & Thrift — Grass Valley
- Address: 840 East Main St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
- Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Phone: (530) 265-6500
- Sells: Clothing, furniture, books, home goods. Combined location after the Nevada City Zion Street store closed.
- Proceeds fund hospice care for local families. [Source: foothills-cares.org/thrift-stores (accessed 2026-05-17)]
Hospice of the Foothills Gift & Thrift — Penn Valley
- Address: 17440 Penn Valley Dr, Penn Valley, CA 95946
- Hours: Tue–Sun 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (closed Monday)
- Phone: (530) 432-7600
- Sells: Clothing, furniture, books, home goods. [Source: foothills-cares.org/thrift-stores (accessed 2026-05-17)]
Sammie's Nifty Thrift Shop
- Address: 535 E Main St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
- Hours: Mon–Sat 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sun 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Phone: (530) 273-0603
- Sells: Furniture (large selection), clothing, household goods.
- Supports Sammie's Friends, which pays for medical care at the Nevada County Animal Shelter. [Source: sammiesfriends.org/thrift (accessed 2026-05-17)]
AnimalSave Thrift & Treasures
- Address: 520 E Main St, Suite A, Grass Valley, CA 95945
- Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Phone: (530) 274-1111 (thrift); (530) 271-7071 (Book Nook)
- Sells: Clothing, household goods, and a large used book section.
- Funds spay/neuter and rescue work for local animals. [Source: animalsave.org/thrift-store (accessed 2026-05-17)]
Nevada County Habitat for Humanity ReStore
- Address: 12359 Loma Rica Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945
- Hours: Tue–Sat 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (spring/summer); 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (fall/winter). Closed Sun & Mon.
- Donation drop-off: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm during open hours
- Phone: (530) 274-3761
- Sells: Furniture, appliances, building materials, cabinets, doors, hardware, light fixtures, paint.
- Free pickup of larger donations may be available — call to schedule. Funds local Habitat home builds. [Source: nchabitat.org/restore (accessed 2026-05-17)]
Salvation Army Clothing Closet — Grass Valley
- Address: 10725 Alta St, Grass Valley, CA 95945 (inside the church)
- Hours: Wednesdays only, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Phone: (530) 274-3500
- What you get: Free clothing for anyone in need. Not a paid thrift store.
- The Salvation Army's downtown Grass Valley thrift store has closed, but this free clothing closet is still open. They also run a food pantry Mon–Thu 9 am – 3 pm. [Source: grassvalley.salvationarmy.org (accessed 2026-05-17)]
Tips for shopping
- Go on weekday mornings for the freshest stock and shortest lines.
- Ask about senior, veteran, or EBT-holder discounts. Several stores offer them but don't advertise.
- Inspect electronics and appliances before buying — most thrift stores sell "as is."
- Check for sale tags by color. Goodwill and others rotate which tag colors are half-off.
- Bring your own bags to save a few cents and help the store.
Donating
If you have items to donate, call ahead. Most stores want clean, working, and saleable items. Habitat ReStore can pick up large furniture and appliances — call (530) 274-3761 to schedule.
Programs that have closed
- Salvation Army Family Store, 117 Neal St, Grass Valley — closed. [Source: theunion.com / yelp.com/biz/the-salvation-army-family-store-and-donation-center-grass-valley (accessed 2026-05-17)]
- Hospice of the Foothills Gift & Thrift, 754 Zion St, Nevada City — closed and merged into the 840 E. Main St. Grass Valley location. [Source: yubanet.com (accessed 2026-05-17)]