This story is part of How We Get By, a KQED series exploring how people are coping with rising costs in the Bay Area and California. Find the full series here.
For bargain-minded shoppers in the Bay Area, Goodwill, Savers and Salvation Army constitute the big trifecta of chain thrift stores. Depending on each individual store’s location, though, finding quality items at affordable prices can be hit-or-miss.
My favorite thrifting finds usually come from smaller, local thrift shops. Luckily, the Bay Area has no shortage of them – especially stores that support a good cause…