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PACS - Donation Center

Independent thrift in Portland

Hours not listed11020 NE Halsey St · map ↓

PACS - Donation Center reviews

4.2 ★★★★☆ 245 reviews

Faith-based thrift with two stores, low prices and tiered color-tag markdowns, plus a food pantry. Volunteers are friendly, though some cashiers and pantry staff come across as curt.

159 written reviews · 63% five-star · 15% one or two stars · owner replies to 23% · 26 in the past year · reviewed since 2012

What shoppers keep saying
  • 22Friendly staffClerks and cashiers called sweet, friendly and helpful, repeatedly over the years
  • 8Wide varietyLarge selection of random items and daily deals; one shopper rarely finds specific things
  • 7Friendly volunteersVolunteers called kind, considerate and easy to ask for help
  • 4Rude staffSome cashiers and pantry staff called curt or dismissive; others never ran into rudeness
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PACS - Donation Center, 11020 NE Halsey St
PACS - Donation Center, 11020 NE Halsey St · photos from its business listing

Selling or donating here

Donate Yes, it takes donations. Takes clothing, linens, shoes, upholstered furniture, rugs, toys, tools, musical instruments (no pianos or organs), knick-knacks, books, magazines, artwork, dishes, pots and pans, antiques, jewelry, arts and crafts, electronics, small appliances, wood and solid furniture. From pacsonline.org ↗
Rent a table Yes, sellers rent tables here. Flea Market Nov 1, 2026, 11AM-4PM. Fees as low as $10. Bring your own tables and tents. From pacsonline.org ↗

Its website and business listing don’t say whether it buys from the public or takes consignments. Ask before you bring anything in.

Call (503) 252-8500

What shoppers mention

Themes from 159 written reviews, counted and summed up by us. One review can mention several.

What they like

  • Friendly staff22 reviewsClerks and cashiers called sweet, friendly and helpful, repeatedly over the years
  • Wide variety8 reviewsLarge selection of random items and daily deals; one shopper rarely finds specific things
  • Friendly volunteers7 reviewsVolunteers called kind, considerate and easy to ask for help
  • Good condition2 reviewsHousehold items and a near-new couch found in good shape at low prices

Prices & deals

  • Fair prices11 reviewsMany say prices stay reasonable. Most shirts run around $4, with color-coded extra markdowns.
  • Good clothing prices3 reviewsKids clothes very cheap, and a new pair of boots went for $3

Getting there

  • Easy parking2 reviewsBig lot and wheelchair access

Common gripes

  • Rude staff4 reviewsSome cashiers and pantry staff called curt or dismissive; others never ran into rudeness
  • Prices seen as high2 reviewsA few find prices Goodwill-like or higher than expected, such as $7 for a scratched toy

Known for

  • Color-tag markdowns: full price, 25%, 50%, clearance 2 shoppers
  • Very cheap clothing, kids clothes included 2 shoppers
  • A food pantry alongside the thrift stores 3 shoppers
  • Household items and furniture in good condition 2 shoppers

A good fit for

Budget clothing shoppersFamilies furnishing a home cheaplyDaily-deal browsers

From written reviews on its business listing, up to 29 Sep 2026. We check every theme against the reviews before we show it.

How it compares in Portland

Each dot is one of 127 Portland stores with 20+ written reviews. The big dot is PACS - Donation Center.

One- and two-star reviews15% 0100 A bigger share than 83 of 127 Portland stores.
Reviews the owner answers23% 0100 Answers more than 67 of 127 Portland stores.
Say it’s too expensive13 per 1,000 0188 More price grumbles than 72 of 127 Portland stores.
4–5 star reviews, past 12 months65% Before79%Past year65% 65% of the past year’s 26 written reviews give 4–5 stars, against 79% before.

When shoppers are unhappy

We read all 12 of its one- and two-star written reviews since Oct 2023 and sorted them by reason. One review can give several.

  • Rude or unhelpful staff4 in the last 12 months6
  • Unclear or unfair store policies (bags, fees, minimums)2 in the last 12 months5
  • Item broken, dirty or not as described2 in the last 12 months3
  • Closed during posted hours or hours wrong2 in the last 12 months3
  • Holds, online orders or delivery went wrongNone in the last 12 months1
  • Refused a return, refund or exchangeNone in the last 12 months1
One- and two-star reviews by quarter Oct 2023Oct 2026 7 in the last 12 months. The last bar covers only part of a quarter.

Donating

Donations accepted
Clothing, linens, shoes, upholstered furniture, rugs, toys, tools, musical instruments (no pianos or organs), knick-knacks, books, magazines, artwork, dishes, pots and pans, antiques, jewelry, arts and crafts, electronics, small appliances, wood and solid furniture
Donations refused
Wet or water damaged items, baby cribs, child car seats, combustible fuel, large appliances, large desks, mattresses and box springs, slate-top pool tables, box televisions or computer monitors, entertainment centers, fluorescent tube lightbulbs, printers, paint, commercial medical equipment and supplies, CPAP machines, feeding tubes
Vendor tables
Flea Market Nov 1, 2026, 11AM-4PM. Fees as low as $10. Bring your own tables and tents.
Thrift store hours
Sun 11-4, Mon-Thu 9-5, Fri 9-2:30, Sat closed
Donation drop-off hours
Sun 11-2, Mon-Thu 9-1, Fri-Sat closed
From pacsonline.org ↗
Before you bring anything, ask
  1. Is there anything you won’t accept?
  2. Can I get a donation receipt?

What it sells

  • ClothingShoppers mention it
  • Home decor and housewaresShoppers mention it
  • Kids and babyShoppers mention it
  • FurnitureShoppers mention it

Seen as fair. Shirts run around $4, a couch $10, boots $3. Tags step down to 25 cents. A few find items overpriced.

Hours & getting there

Its business listing has no opening hours. Call before you go.

11020 NE Halsey St, Portland, OR 97220

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Good to know

  • Check the day's color tag for extra markdowns Tip from 3 shoppers
  • Closed Sundays and posted holidays; confirm hours before visiting Tip from 3 shoppers
  • Some cashiers and pantry staff come across as curt or dismissive Raised by 5 shoppers
  • Unexpected closures and early lockups have been reported Raised by 3 shoppers

In its own words

Portland Adventist Community Services: faith-based nonprofit providing food, low-cost dental care, and a thrift store selling clothing, furniture and household items.

Its own business description

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Questions

Does PACS - Donation Center buy secondhand items?

Its website and business listing don’t say. Call (503) 252-8500 to ask. Nearby, Copper Moon Vintage Mercantile, RERUN and Upstairs Basement buy from the public.

Does PACS - Donation Center take donations?

Yes. Takes clothing, linens, shoes, upholstered furniture, rugs, toys, tools, musical instruments (no pianos or organs), knick-knacks, books, magazines, artwork, dishes, pots and pans, antiques, jewelry, arts and crafts, electronics, small appliances, wood and solid furniture.

What are PACS - Donation Center’s opening hours?

Its business listing doesn’t give opening hours, so call before you go.

Sources and dates

Its business listing and written reviews · its website (pacsonline.org) · last updated 4 Oct 2026

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