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STORE GUIDELINES
To ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all visitors to FSW, we have established the following ground rules*:
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- No identification is required
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- For safety reasons, no more than 10 shoppers are permitted in the store at a time. If there is a line outside, there is a 20 minute shopping time limit inside
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- Regarding items such cribs, strollers, car seats, child should be present or verification of child
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- Shoppers are allowed up to 5 items per person, many items do not count towards total. Children 13 and under should take age related items.
NOTE: Some Items have higher values. i.e., clothing is 1 item, a complete comforter set may be the equivalent to 2 or more items. Many items do not count towards total.
* Exceptions to the ground rules are made on a base
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
MATERIAL DONATIONS
We are very selective with what we accept. 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, we ask that donors bring no more than 3 bags of clothing donations per visit.
We DO NOT accept:
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No Clothing that is soiled, faded, smelly or holes
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No toys
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No used undergarments, socks, hosiery or tights
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No Large Furniture, TVs, PCs, or electronics (without prior approval)
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No Mattresses
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No Knives and Other Weapons
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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 specially 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 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)
Children’s Books
Strollers, carriers - not expired
Walkers, cribs, gates, etc
NO bathtubs or potty seats
ACCESSORIES:
Backpacks
Luggage
Purses
Jewelry
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, Irons, Microwaves, Blenders, lamps, etc
Furniture:
Small furniture items accepted
If you have items that are not listed but new or gently used condition, please let us know.
We cannot accept donations left at the door 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.