FAQ’s

Where is DBFL’s store located?

We are located at 4020 Piedmont Avenue in Oakland, next to Cotton Basics and across the street from Blue Bottle Coffee.

What are your store hours?

Tuesday – Saturday 11am – 5:30pm

Sundays 1pm – 5pm

Is DBFL a non-profit?

Yes.  DBFL is a 501c3 non-profit organization.

Which organizations does DBFL support?

DBFL’s mission is to support the children of Piedmont, which it does by regularly donating to non-profit organizations like Piedmont Education Foundation (PEF) that seeds innovative programs, promotes academic excellence, and provides sustained financial support for the PUSD (Piedmont Unified School District).  DBFL also supports other Piedmont-based non-profit organizations like the Turkey Trot and the Wellness Center.

DBFL proudly gives back to the community at large. The organization regularly donates to community groups in the East Bay and beyond, such as Bay Area schools, St. Vincent de Paul, animal rescue organizations, Oakland Children’s Hospital, East Bay Children’s Book Project and more.  

Does DBFL consign items?

No.  DBFL is 100% donation based.

What items can I donate to DBFL?

We are currently looking for the following items for Fall & Winter that are new or close-to-new (please check that items don’t have any rips or chips, pulls or stains, marks or missing buttons/snaps, etc):

  • Women’s Tops (these are our top sellers at the store!)
  • Wool or Cashmere Sweaters 
  • Winter Dresses & Skirts
  • Winter Jackets (leather, women’s wool blazers, trench coats, etc.)
  • Women’s Boots (new or close to new leather boots, rain boots, UGGs, etc.)
  • Vintage Items (our younger shoppers love quality vintage clothing)
  • Designer Items (any good quality designer items in any category)
  • Jewelry (gold, sterling silver, statement necklaces or other high-quality jewelry)
  • Home Decor (sets of wine or highball glasses, small home decor items, etc.)
  • Artwork (high quality framed pieces; vintage posters)
  • Kitchen Gadgets & Small Appliances (KitchenAid, Cuisinart, Breville, Vitamix, etc.)
  • Handbags & Purses (brands like Kate Spade, Coach, Furla, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, etc.)

Do you accept donations at your Piedmont Avenue store?

No, but we offer a number of donation options to you.  Get more details here.

Can I get a donation form for tax purposes?

Yes.  Please find our donation form here.

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