VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Store Shopping Hours: Fridays & Saturdays 10a - 1p
Donation Hours: Tuesdays 9:30a - 11:30a
Wednesdays 10a - 1p
See donation guidelines below
STORE GUIDELINES
Due to COVID-19 and social distancing, we are limiting entry to 5 shoppers and a 15 minute shopping time limit. Masks are required, temperature check, and hand sanitizer upon entry. We have masks if needed.
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No identification is required
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While many items do not count towards total, there is a 5 item limit. Children 12 & under should take age related items.
* Exceptions are made based on need
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We are not accepting Summer clothing at this time
We DO NOT accept:
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No clothing that is soiled, faded, smelly or holes
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No used undergarments, socks, hosiery or tights
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No dirty shoes, rolled over heels, missing shoe strings
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No large furniture, tubular TVs, PCs
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No mattresses
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No opened toiletries
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No food items
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No specifically labeled work uniforms or gear , i.e., old police uniforms, utility company uniforms, etc.
*Free Store Wilkinsburg does not accept specialty labelled company apparel or gear . We have never nor will distribute anything that may allow someone to gain unlawful entry to a home, business or access to information.
We will not accept donations left at the door, especially when the store is closed. Those donations will be discarded immediately ... no exceptions. If you cannot make the regular donation hours, send us a message.
Winter coats must be clean
We DO accept:
CLOTHING & SHOES (CLEAN):
In season and In-Style (not more than 5 y/o)
Men’s clothing
Women’s clothing
Children’s clothing
Infant/Toddler clothing
Shoes and footwear
BABY & CHILDREN:
Diapers / Baby Wipes (unopened)
Strollers
Car seats - must be within 6 yrs. of mfg. date
Walkers, cribs, gates, etc.
*no bathtubs or potty seats
HOUSEWARES: clean, gently used, no stains
Linen, Bedding & Decor, etc.
Blankets, Pillows
Towels/Washcloths
Curtains, curtain rods
Dishes
Silverware
Pots and Pans
SMALL APPLIANCES - clean, WORKING
Toasters, coffee makers, microwaves,
blenders, lamps, vacuum cleaners, etc.
BOOKS
Cook books, DIY, Craft, Nonfiction
*no paperback romantic novels or magazines
ACCESSORIES:
Backpacks
Luggage
Purses
Jewelry
ELECTRONICS:
Contact us
FURNITURE:
Small furniture items accepted
TOILETRIES: unopen & not expired.
Toothpaste & brushes, deodorant, soap, lotion, tissues, etc.
-- If you have items that are not listed but new or gently used condition, please let us know. --
MATERIAL DONATIONS
We are selective in what is selected. Please adhere to the guidelines.
All donations must be new or gently used, clean, in-season, and/or relatively current style. If clothing is in large trash bags,
no more than 2 bags of clothing donations per visit.