Thrift Store in Aptos, CA

St John's Helpful Shop

This church thrift store on Center Avenue in Aptos sells used clothing and housewares and accepts clothing donations for recycling. After 65 years in Capitola, it moved to Aptos in 2018. Profits support outreach in Santa Cruz County through the church's ministries and grants to local non-profits. Open seven days a week with in-store shopping, wheelchair accessible entrance and parking, and credit and debit card payment. Reviewers mention friendly staff.

After 65 years in Capitola, St. John's Helpful Shop moved to Aptos in 2018. All profits from this church thrift store support outreach to the local community (Santa Cruz County) through funding for the church's outreach ministries and grants to local non-profits.

From the store’s Google listing

Get directions Call +1831-708-4238

Rating

4.9 / 5

Reviews

Open

7 days a week

01 — Details

Address: 246-A Center Ave, Aptos, CA 95003
County: Santa Cruz County
Phone: +1831-708-4238
Website: www.helpful-shop.org
Google rating: 4.9 / 5 from 10 reviews; 5★9
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Last verified: Sep 20, 2026 · Report a problem

02 — Hours

Monday	12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday	12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday	12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Thursday	12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Friday	12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday	12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday	12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

03 — Location

36.9745, −121.9108

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What reviewers mention

donations 3
beautiful clothes 2
housewares 2
great causes 2
friendly staff 2

Topics and counts from Google reviews.

Buying and donating

Sells used goods
Accepts clothing for recycling or donation

Service options

In-store shopping

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking

Payments

Credit cards
Debit cards

About the business

Small business

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