Goodwill Central Coast
Seven locations throughout Monterey County
(831) 423-8611, ccgoodwill.org
That signature belt buckle that’s four generations old? Those well-worn, comfy cowboy boots? That wide-brimmed hat that perfectly blocks the sun? You can find all of these treasures – and lots more – at the seven Goodwill locations in Monterey County, if you are willing to go on a treasure hunt. The inventory is always moving as expert teams sort donations upstream (about 2,000 a day) at the regional Salinas headquarters, sending apparel, furniture, home goods and more out to 16 stores from San Luis Obispo County to Santa Cruz. As if the shopping wasn’t reason enough for readers to regularly select Goodwill as the best, here’s a bonus: The real purpose of this nonprofit? A job program. So smile at every manager, cashier or donations staffer you meet because these people really are what make Goodwill the best.
