Created in the fall of 2024, Bucky's Closet is Santa Clara University’s student-run on-campus thrift store. It serves students, staff, and faculty by repurposing second-hand clothing, shoes, accessories, school supplies, and other small items. By reusing resources, we are building a more efficient community, diverting unnecessary waste from landfills, reducing emissions, and saving money. The best part is that this resource is conveniently located on campus and completely FREE!
Bucky's Closet is a collaborative initiative led by multiple departments, including the Career Center, Center for Sustainability, LEAD Scholars Program, Office for Multicultural Learning & Rainbow Resource Center, and more!
Daly Science Center
Room 317
Soft Opening: September 19th
3:00 - 4:30pm
Fall Hours: Begin on September 26th
Hours coming soon
Donate Goods
We accept clothing, shoes, accessories, office/school supplies, and other small items in “like new” to “gently worn” condition. Please, nothing broken, torn, badly stained, or needing repair!
Yes, please! Career/professional attire (suits, blazers, button-downs, slacks, etc.), everyday outfits (shirts, pants, shorts, etc.), shoes, and accessories (jewelry, watches, hats, belts, ties, purses/bags, wallets, backpacks, etc.).
No, thanks! Workout clothes (sweatpants, leggings, etc.), clothing with drug/alcohol/violence references, fraternity/sorority-branded clothing, pajamas, swimsuits, bodysuits, socks, bras, and underwear.
Yes, please! Paper/binder clips, stapler/staples/staple remover, pushpins, rubber bands, tape, hole punch, ruler, scissors, desk organizers, binders and dividers, clipboards, folders, page protectors, paper products (envelopes, index cards, notebooks, graph/lined/printer paper, post-its, scantrons/green books), writing utensils.
No, thanks! Computers, printers, ink or toner cartridges, fax machines, mice, keyboards, batteries.
Yes, please! Board games, kitchenware (dishes, glasses, silverware, pots, pans, etc.), small decorative items, hangers.
No, thanks! Appliances or power tools, electronics, linens (towels, bedsheets, etc.), furniture, sports equipment, food, cosmetics, soap, lotion, toiletries, weapons, illegal substances, flammable substances, medical equipment, and other hazardous waste.
Unopened food and toiletries should be donated to the Bronco Pantry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything in the store is FREE! During "check-out," the student employee or volunteer will weigh and count your items so we can measure the store's overall use.
Bucky's Closet is open to all SCU students, faculty, and staff. Please bring your SCU ID so we can confirm your identity.
Physical donations can be brought to Daly Science 317 during hours of operation. A student employee or volunteer will review the donations and process items we can accept. Unaccepted items will be returned to the donor. Please see the list above for accepted and unaccepted items.
Monetary donations help cover ongoing operational expenses, such as student wages and supplies. You can gift money anytime through our online giving page.