Shop: Monterey Peninsula Volunteer Services Benefit Shop
Address: 655 Broadway Avenue, Seaside, CA
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11 am – 3 pm
Website: www.mpvsbenefitshop.org
Social Media: Facebook
Some of the treasures:
“My absolute favorite thrift shop in the area!”
– Raquel
MPVS Benefit Shop is run by a league of genuinely kind and helpful volunteers who curate an eclectic set of items that are high quality yet affordable.
Charity is at the heart of MPVS
Having its beginnings in charity, MPVS has been raising funds for the community since 1942. Sales from the benefit shop help fund donations made to local non-profits and donated amounts are displayed at the check-out counter.
Read more about this shops beginnings here.
Sale! Sale! Sale!
Even though clothing prices are already fairly reasonable, many items are discounted. Make note of the tag colors to determine if items are full price or as low as $1! A volunteer stated that sales are updated as needed to move inventory so there is no reliable schedule to follow.
Note: Sale tag updates are posted on the shops Facebook page found here. Also, shoes are not part of this sale!
Look out for the dollar clothing rack outside! There is also often a sale table in the shop for decor and household items.
Beware limited shop hours!
Make sure you schedule your visit when the shop is open.
Note: This shop closes for the Christmas holiday season so get your gift shopping done early.
Planning a visit to MPVS Benefit Shop?
Consider visiting these places all within walking distance.
- Counterpoint Coffee – great coffee!
- Goodwill Seaside – why stop at just one thrift shop?
- Kim’s Oriental Market – stock up on Korean snacks.
- The Covenant – for the sneakerheads and urban apparel collector.
