Help people even when you know they can’t help you back.
Thrift Store and Boutique
Location and Hours:
Our Thrift Store and Boutique, in downtown Dinuba at 133 South “L” Street, is open 9:30 AM – 4:45 PM. Please fill out the form below if interested in volunteering or call us at (559) 591-7232 to speak our Store Manager, Barbie Shakespeare.
Donations:
Donation Drop Off Days and Times are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
Furniture donations are received daily, Tuesday - Saturday, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
Donation Items We Do NOT Accept
Broken Furniture
Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Non-Working Computers
Broken Monitors or Printers
Broken Electronics
Non-Working Cell Phones or Televisions
Pianos or Organs
Dishwashers
Refrigerators / Freezers
Mattresses or Box Springs
Tires and Auto Parts
Paint and Paint Solvents
Cribs, Playpens, Car Seats or other products that do not meet the current recommended safety standards of the US Product Safety Commission.
Services we provide:
Clothing vouchers for families in emergency situations (by referral only)
Temporary work training opportunities to prepare for transition back to work
Community Service hours
Volunteer opportunities
Recycling clothing, e-waste, and electronic materials
A place for the community to donate items for the ministry
Who We Are and What We Do
At Open Gate Thrift Store & Boutique we offer a great variety of quality items for your home needs, including furniture, stereos, televisions, computers, sports equipment, hardware, kitchen appliances, glassware, home decor items, paintings, and adult’s and children’s books. We also carry a large selection of previously loved clothing, shoes, accessories and beautiful costume jewelry. All items are inspected before being displayed in the store for sale. New items come in daily!
Our friendly staff invite you to come in and browse while listening to beautiful Christian music. We will be happy to assist you in finding what you are looking for.
Open Gate Thrift Store and Boutique thanks individuals, families, businesses, churches and private sectors for their support in partnering with us to fulfill our mission to help with the needs in our community, according to the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
All profits support our Open Gate Shelter for homeless families and community-wide Food Distribution efforts.
Agencies we partner with are:
Tulare Works, Tulare County Welfare Department
Re-Employability
Tulare County Municipal Court
Public Schools
SER Jobs for Progress
Proteus, etc.
If you are interested in any of these services, contact store manager Betsy Leon at (559) 591-7232. If you would like to partner with us, you can do so by donating any items listed above, or by donating cash, or by volunteering. We especially covet your prayers for the success and God’s blessing of our mission.
All donations are tax deductible and a receipt is available upon request.
Thank you for your partnership and support. Blessings!
Want to Volunteer?
We are always looking for volunteers to help us at the Thrift Store & Boutique. If you’d like to volunteer, there are many areas at the store that need your help. The different areas include: clothes, shoes, toys, furniture, appliances, floral/basket/picture frames, and many other areas. Please fill out the form below if you are interested in volunteering! Also, we would love for you to connect with us on Facebook to get updates related to specific products in the store, special events and sales.