Restore
Where secondhand finds create first-time home opportunities.
Shop the ReStore Now!
Shop discounted building supplies & home goods while giving back.
Shop ReStore!
Come Shop & Save at Bakersfield’s Favorite Secondhand Store!
The Habitat ReStore in Bakersfield offers new and gently used building materials, furniture, appliances, and home goods at deeply discounted prices open to the public. Best of all, 100% of proceeds directly support Habitat for Humanity Golden Empire’s mission to build and preserve affordable homes right here in our community.
Every donation and purchase helps fund the construction of new Habitat homes and vital repairs through our Home Preservation Program. Instead of sending usable materials to the landfill, your contributions become building blocks for hope empowering local families and transforming neighborhoods.
Store Hours
Monday : 9 AM- 5 PM
Tuesday – Friday : 9 AM- 7 PM
Saturday : 9 AM- 5 PM
Sunday : 9 AM- 5 PM
(No Donations Accepted)
Store Hours
- RMonday : Closed
- RTuesday : 9 AM- 7 PM
- RWednesday : 9 AM- 7 PM
- R Thursday : 9 AM- 7 PM
- RFriday : 9 AM- 7 PM
- RSaturday : 9 AM- 5 PM
- RSunday : 9 AM- 5 PM
(No Donations Accepted)
*items must be in good working condition*
Got Extra Stuff? We’ll Take It!
Appliances
refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, washers, dryers and more.
Kitchen & Bath
cabinets, countertops, plumbing fixtures, sinks, tubs and more.
Flooring
unstained carpet, laminate, hardwood, tile, vinyl and more.
Walls
drywall sheets, plywood, unused insulation, unmixed cement board and more.
Electrical
circuit breakers, conduit, lighting fixtures and more.
Building Materials
lumber, new roof shingles, power tools, fascia and more.
Furniture & Home Decor
bedroom sets, patio groups and more.
Textile & Shoes
Gently used clothes, linens, shoes, belts, ties, purses and more.
With Grateful Hearts, We Build Together
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, Habitat for Humanity Golden Empire is creating homes and hope for families in need.
What Our Community Says
Stories of Impact, Built Together
We’re more than homebuilders we’re partners in transformation. These testimonials come from individuals and families whose lives have been changed through stable housing, volunteerism, and community support. Their words reflect the heart of our mission.
Frequently Asked Questions MYTHS
Habitat for Humanity gives houses away
FACT
Habitat For Humanity Golden Empire offers homeownership opportunities to families who are unable to obtain conventional house financing. Generally, this includes those whose income is 30 to 80 percent of the area’s median income. Prospective Habitat homeowner families make a down payment equal to 1% of the purchase price. Additionally, they contribute 200 – 500 hours of “sweat equity” on the construction of their home or someone else’s home. Because Habitat homes are built using donations of land, material and labor, mortgage payments are kept affordable.
Habitat houses reduce a neighborhood's property value
FACT
Housing studies show affordable housing has no adverse effect on neighborhood property values. In fact, Habitat homes have proven to increase property values and local government tax income.
Only minorities get Habitat for Humanity homes
FACT
Habitat builds houses in partnership with those in need regardless of race, religion or any other difference. Prospective homeowners must meet three criteria: need; ability to repay the mortgage; and a willingness to partner with Habitat. Statistically, across the US, 33 percent of Habitat homeowners are Anglo and 67 percent are people of color.
Illegal immigrants get Habitat for Humanity homes
FACT
Habitat requires that all purchasers, and their dependents, be legal residents of the United States of America.
Habitat for Humanity owners are on welfare
FACT
Qualified families are working people struggling to house their families, provide proper nutrition, purchase health care, and assure their children are educated. Some Habitat homeowners receive Aid to Families with Dependent Children. Typically their annual income is less than half the local median income in their community.
You have to be a Christian to be a Habitat for Humanity owner
FACT
Habitat homeowners are chosen without regard to race, religion or ethnic group, in keeping with U.S. law and with Habitat’s abiding belief that God’s love extends to everyone. Habitat also welcomes volunteers from all faiths, or no faith, who actively embrace Habitat’s goal of eliminating poverty through housing around the world.
Build Hope with Us
Every gift helps build homes and change lives.
Your donation empowers local families to achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership.