Donate at the Arc Store | Contribute to Your Community
Make a Difference with your Donation to the Arc Store!
Your donations to The Arc Store help in three ways:- First, when we resell your lightly used donations you help people who need to take care of their families but can’t afford high prices.
- Second, you help our disabled staff members to work and gain job training and paid work experience.
- Third, the money from the sales of your donation supports services for nearly 900 families each year in Butte County.
All proceeds from your donations to the Arc Stores go right back into our community.
Donating is quick, convenient and tax-deductible. Drive up and drop off* items at all of our locations during store hours. We’ll unload your donations and give you a tax receipt on the spot. It takes just minutes. Great, friendly service too!So look through your closet and home and then choose the Arc Retail Stores. You help others in need, you help provide jobs and you help families have better and more fruitful lives.
*If you have larger items you’re unable to bring in, please contact us for help.WHAT CAN I DONATE?
Arc Stores accepts the following items that are clean and in good repair:- Clean clothing for men, women, and children
- Accessories, shoes, and jewelry
- Housewares and pictures
- Select furniture with manager approval
- Clean linens and crafts
- Books, CDs, DVDs and records
- Toys and games
- Small appliances in working order
- Antiques and collectibles
- Magazines
- Holiday decorations
- Handtools
- Office supplies
- Vehicle
DONATE YOUR CAR
Go the extra mile by donating your vehicle to Autos for Arc. We accept any car or truck, any year, in any condition. Your used vehicle can really help us make a difference. We also take boats, RVs, motorcycles, ATVs and other vehicles. Drive up and drop off – or we’ll pick up your vehicle for free. You’ll get documentation of the fair market value for tax purposes. Questions? Call us at 530-343-3666.WHAT’S NOT ACCEPTED
We’re sorry, but we can’t accept the following items due to their size, disposal costs, hazardous components, ability to sell and/or liability issues.- Artificial Christmas trees not in a box
- Bed pillows (used)
- Children’s inexpensive costume jewelry (may contain lead)
- Crayons (can contain lead)
- Encyclopedia sets
- Firearms/ammunition
- Flotation or water/safety devices for children (can contain phthalates which are harmful chemicals)
- Furniture in poor condition – ripped, torn, stained
- Government issued apparrel
- Items that require cleaning or repair
- Magazines
- Mattresses, box springs
- Medical supplies, medication or needles
- Paint or chemicals
- Pianos and organs
- Toys that have been recalled (contain lead or are another safety hazard)
- Used bathroom ruges
- Used hygiene equipment such as electric razors