St. Dunstan’s Annual Rummage Sale
Friday & Saturday, August 22 & 23, 2025
7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
THIS SUMMER!!! Our St. Dunstan’s Annual Rummage Sale is being held Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Two days of unbelievable bargains with thousands of affordable items: books, small furniture, electronics, DVD/Blu-Ray, clothes, shoes, toys, bedding, housewares, jewelry, art, collectibles, and so much more! Please tell your friends, neighbors, co-workers, & families!
Our yearly August Rummage Sale is our Outreach Ministry’s biggest fundraiser of the year! Proceeds from this event support programs such as Interfaith Shelter Network of San Diego, El Nido (Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Program), San Diego Youth Services Teen Shelter, and many other programs, locally, nationally and worldwide. To learn more about St. Dunstan’s Outreach Ministry and the amazing work they do, please visit their website page for all the details.
Why is everyone so excited about Rummage?
The Rummage Sale is an amazing event that not only brings together St. Dunstan’s parishioners but also blesses the greater community. So many people depend upon our sale to buy back-to-school and work clothes, Christmas and birthday presents, wares for first apartments… any occasion you can dream up.
Donation details
Please see the updated Q&A section below for donation details and more. Just click the plus (+) symbol next to the question to see the answer!
Get the word out! Click the thumbnails below to download and print out flyers to pass out in your community. Versions are available in both English and Spanish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Beginning Sunday, July 6th, drop offs may be accepted on Sunday mornings starting at 7:30 am through 12:00 pm.
Monday through Friday, donations are accepted 9:00 am through 5:00 pm.
We will also have three Saturday drop off dates: July 12, July 26, and August 2 from 10:00 am through 3:00 pm.
The LAST DAY we will accept donations is Tuesday, August 19th, 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. We cannot accept donations after 5:00 pm on Tuesday.
Donations can be dropped off in the youth building.
We accept only furniture that can be carried by a single person. We cannot accept any larger items.
To keep everything as organized as possible, we ask (when possible) that you separate your donations.
Put the following items in plastic bags:
- Clothing (can also be on hangers)
- Fabric items (sheets, towels, etc.)
- Shoes (can also be in boxes)
Put the following items in boxes (and we NEED boxes):
- Household items
- Toys, games, and craft items
- Tools and garage items
- Books (Book donations are limited to children’s books and fiction only)
We are happy to take boxes of just about any size but are especially in need of the low profile boxes that normally contain cans, as we can use them to display books for sale.
WE CANNOT ACCEPT
- Any furniture that cannot be carried by a single person, such as folding tables, heavy chairs, and large outdoor furniture
- Books that are non-fiction, such as biographies, religious, or coffee table books
- Large appliances (small appliances such as coffee makers, toaster ovens, etc. are accepted)
- Underwear & bras
- Toiletries that are old or have been opened
- Mattresses or bed pillows (decor/throw pillows or seat cushions in good/excellent condition are accepted)
- Rugs
- Child car/safety seats, baby equipment that has been recalled
- Items that are rusty, stained, encrusted, broken, or don’t work
- Stained, cracked, chipped, or broken dishes
- Exercise equipment (smaller sports items are okay)
- Batteries, propane containers, paint, building supplies
- Computers
Silving Lining donations are in honor or remembrance of a loved one. Forms can be found in the office, and in front of church on Sundays. If you have any questions, contact Anne-Elise or Kathleen S at rummage@stdunstans.org.
All youth and adults are welcome to volunteer at the Rummage Sale. It’s a great way to meet those from the church and greater community while experiencing a wonderful time with lots of laughter and fun memories. We have volunteer opportunities available (cashiers, security, pricers, sorters, and more!) that are open to all no matter accessibility needs, physical abilities, time constraints, or experience. And not to worry, there will be PLENTY of food and drink provided for our volunteers!
Volunteer signups will begin Sunday, July 27. We are also looking for the following department charis: baskets and tins, glass and china, pictures and frames, small furniture, food czar and kitchen elf (this last could be just one or two people to coordinate food donations and help keep the kitchen tidy and pest-free).
Please call the church office at (619) 460-6442. If they can’t answer your question, you can email the Rummage Sale chairs at: rummage@stdunstans.org

