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Salvation Army
1301 S 4th St, El Centro, CA 92243, USA
El Centro, California 92243
Closed
Contact Information
Operating Hours
Monday - Saturday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Closed
Donation Guidelines
We accept a wide variety of donations to support our rehabilitation programs and community services. All items should be clean and functional.
Clothing
All clothing typesCoatsUniformsFormal wear
Shoes
All shoe typesWork bootsAthletic shoes
Furniture
SofasTablesChairsDressers
Household
KitchenwareLinensToysBooks
Before You Go
Clean and sort items by category
Check operating hours before visiting
Bring items in bags or boxes
Ask for a donation receipt if needed
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