How Pay ’n’ Take Gives BackShop with purpose. Support your community.
Pay ’n’ Take is the heart of the Gualala Community Center’s fundraising efforts and a long-standing tradition on the South Coast. Through the resale of gently used items, this community-powered program provides affordable goods, reduces waste, and funds essential local services. When you shop, donate, or volunteer at Pay ’n’ Take, you’re helping keep resources in our community and supporting programs that serve neighbors of all ages. |
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Pay ’n’ Take Hours & Donation Information
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Every purchase helps fund programs, reduce waste, and bring neighbors together.
When you shop or donate at Pay ’n’ Take, you’re doing more than finding great bargains—you’re fueling programs that directly benefit our community. Proceeds from sales fund scholarships, food banks, youth activities, holiday events, and more. At the same time, Pay ’n’ Take reduces waste by giving gently used items a second life, keeping them out of the landfill. Behind the scenes, dedicated teams of volunteers process, price, and display donated items. The wide selection includes household goods, clothing, furniture, electronics, jewelry, books, and more. All children’s clothing is always free, and teen clothing is donated to Action Network in Point Arena to support local youth. These sales have grown into more than a fundraiser—they’ve become a cherished social occasion. Neighbors gather not just to shop, but to connect, visit, and celebrate the spirit of community. |
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Gualala Community Center
47970 Center Street, Gualala Pay ’n’ Take Sale 1st & 3rd Saturday, 9 AM–12 PM Take-In Tuesday (Donations) Every Tuesday, 9 AM–12 PM 
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Pay ’n’ Take Clothing Store
39179 S. Hwy. 1, Gualala Open every Saturday, 9 AM–12 PM Take-In Tuesday (Donations) Every Tuesday, 9 AM–12 PM All children’s clothing is always free, and teen clothing is donated to Action Network in Point Arena. See our social media pages for updates. |
Large Item Donation
Call (707) 322-0779 First For large items, call Bill Matthews at (707) 322-0779. Please note: By law we cannot accept mattresses or bed pillows. 
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How Pay ’n’ Take Supports Our Community
We Couldn't Do It Without You
Every purchase helps fund programs, reduce waste, and bring neighbors together.
When you shop or donate at Pay ’n’ Take, you’re doing more than finding great bargains—you’re fueling programs that directly benefit our community. Proceeds from sales fund scholarships, senior meals, food banks, youth activities, holiday events, and more. At the same time, Pay ’n’ Take reduces waste by giving gently used items a second life, keeping them out of the landfill.
Behind the scenes, dedicated teams of volunteers process, price, and display donated items. The wide selection includes household goods, clothing, furniture, electronics, jewelry, books, and more. All children’s clothing is always free, and teen clothing is donated to Action Network in Point Arena to support local youth.
These sales have grown into more than a fundraiser—they’ve become a cherished social occasion. Neighbors gather not just to shop, but to connect, visit, and celebrate the spirit of community.
When you shop or donate at Pay ’n’ Take, you’re doing more than finding great bargains—you’re fueling programs that directly benefit our community. Proceeds from sales fund scholarships, senior meals, food banks, youth activities, holiday events, and more. At the same time, Pay ’n’ Take reduces waste by giving gently used items a second life, keeping them out of the landfill.
Behind the scenes, dedicated teams of volunteers process, price, and display donated items. The wide selection includes household goods, clothing, furniture, electronics, jewelry, books, and more. All children’s clothing is always free, and teen clothing is donated to Action Network in Point Arena to support local youth.
These sales have grown into more than a fundraiser—they’ve become a cherished social occasion. Neighbors gather not just to shop, but to connect, visit, and celebrate the spirit of community.
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