BridgeLife Thrift Store Donation Policy

We greatly appreciate your donations that will support Bridge Women’s Center and Calvary Christian School, both ministries of Calvary Chapel Old Bridge.

BridgeLife Thrift is a non-profit ministry of Calvary Chapel Old Bridge, not a consignment store. All items sold at BridgeLife Thrift are donated and are tax deductible.

BridgeLife Thrift reserves the right to refuse items that are not in good condition. Please remember that if you have a garage sale and items did not sell, they will not sell here and we kindly ask you to not bring these items to BridgeLife Thrift.

Thank you for understanding our policy. Removal and disposal of these items that we cannot sell creates an additional expense to BridgeLife Thrift’s ministry.

Please be sure to send all furniture / large item inquiries with photos to info@bridgelifethrift.org before visiting with your donation.

BRIC A BRAC

EXAMPLES OF ITEMS ACCEPTED

  • Kitchenware

  • Small appliances

  • VCRs

  • Disney & collectible vhs tapes

  • DVD's

  • Seasonal decorations; please note dates:
    -Easter decor from Jan. 2 - April 1
    -Fall decor from Aug. 1 - Nov. 15
    -Christmas decor from Oct. 1 - Dec. 15

  • Artwork

  • Toys & games (complete & working)

  • Jigsaw puzzles (all pieces included)

  • Luggage

  • Coolers/cooler bags

  • Sporting goods

  • Small furniture

  • Large furniture on a case by case basis (please email photos for approval)

  • Lamps (working)

  • Small office related items

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED

  • Entertainment units

  • Mattresses

  • Box springs

  • Large appliances

  • Baby equipment

  • Computers

  • Laptops

  • Printers

  • Used rugs

  • Books

  • CD's

  • VHS tapes

  • Cassettes

  • Hardwired light fixtures

CLOTHING & SHOES - Women, Men & Children

FALL & WINTER CLOTHING ACCEPTED FROM AUG. 1 - JAN. 31

SPRING & SUMMER CLOTHING ACCEPTED FROM FEB. 1 - JULY 31

EXAMPLES OF ITEMS ACCEPTED

Seasonally/weather appropriate (see dates above)

  • Shirts

  • Blouses

  • Jeans/Pants

  • Skirts

  • Dresses

  • Mother of the bride/groom gowns

  • Bridesmaids dresses

  • Jackets

  • Hats

  • Winter coats/hats/gloves/scarves (Sept. 1)

  • Fashion scarves

  • Belts

  • New underwear in package

  • New/gently used socks

  • Shoes/open toe evening shoes

  • Sneakers

  • Slippers

  • Boots (winter boots Sept 1)

  • Sandals/casual open toed shoes (Feb. 1 - July 31)

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED

  • OUT OF SEASON CLOTHING/SHOES

    (i.e. Sandals in Winter,

    Winter/Snow Boots in Summer)

  • Wedding dresses

LINENS

EXAMPLES OF ITEMS ACCEPTED

  • New bedding pillows

  • New mattress covers

  • New/gently used sheet sets

  • New/gently used towels

  • New/gently used comforters

  • New rugs

  • New/gently bath mats

  • Shower curtains

  • Curtains/valances

  • Decorative pillows

  • Table linens

  • Placemats

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED

  • Used bed pillows

  • Used mattress covers

  • Used small rugs

HANDBAGS

EXAMPLES OF ITEMS ACCEPTED

  • Handbags

  • Purses

  • Wallets

  • Duffle bags

  • Back packs

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED

  • Out of season items

JEWELRY

EXAMPLES OF ITEMS ACCEPTED

  • All jewelry; examples include:
    -earrings
    -necklaces
    -bracelets
    -rings
    -anklets
    -watches
    -pins

  • Sunglasses

SPECIAL INTEREST/COLLECTIBLES

EXAMPLES OF ITEMS ACCEPTED

  • Memorabilia including but not limited to sports, sports cards, video game systems, video games, pop culture, media

  • Anything that is old in nature such as classic/vintage items

  • New high interest items that are popular in current market

Please call or email regarding any special interest items

* Please note there are occasions we do not accept certain items due to an overstock

Donations

Donation drop offs are accepted 10am to 5pm, Tuesday through Thursday; Saturday by Appointment Only. Drop off is located behind the thrift store, and there will be signs posted with directions on where to drop your items off.