Store Location:
619 Penn Avenue
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
412.436.9836
Mailing address:
1001 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
*Please do not park in the gated parking lot next to our building
Next Distribution
April 5, 2024
SHOPPING HOURS
Saturdays 10:00a - 2:00p
*no entry after 1:45p
**we do not take donations
during shopping hours
DONATION HOURS
See donation guidelines below
Tuesdays 9:30a - 11:30a
Wednesdays 10:00a - 1:00p
STORE GUIDELINES
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To keep shoppers & volunteers safe, 10 shoppers are allowed inside, and a 15-minute shopping time limit. Masks are optional.
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No ID or appointment needed
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There is a 5 item limit, however, there are many items that do not count towards the total. Children 12 & under should take age related items.
* Exceptions are made based on need
WAYS TO DONATE
MAIL A CHECK
PAY BY CREDIT CARD click above
FAST & EASY!
Cash App
FUNDRAISE
We are actively seeking volunteers to assist us in our mission. If you are interested in helping, please reach out to learn how you can contribute.
MATERIAL DONATIONS
We understand the generosity of our donors and appreciate their contributions towards our mission. To maintain a consistent standard of quality and uphold the dignity of our shoppers, we kindly request that all donations adhere to our 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 3 large bags of clothing donations per visit.
DONATION HOURS:
Tuesdays 9:30a - 11:30a
Wednesdays 10:00a - 1:00p
ACCEPTING SPRING/SUMMER CLOTHING ONLY
CLOTHING & SHOES (CLEAN):
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In season and In-Style
(not more than 5 y/o)
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Men’s clothing
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Women’s clothing
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Children’s clothing
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Infant/Toddler clothing
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Shoes and footwear
BABY & CHILDREN:
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Diapers / Baby Wipes (unopened)
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Strollers
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Car seats - must be within 7 yrs. of mfg. date
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Walkers, cribs, gates, etc.
*no bathtubs or potty seats
HOUSEWARES: clean, gently used,
no stains
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Linen, Bedding & Decor, etc.
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Blankets, Pillows
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Towels/Washcloths
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Curtains, curtain rods
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Dishes
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Silverware, Pots and Pans
ACCESSORIES:
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Backpacks
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Luggage
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Purses
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Jewelry
TOILETRIES: must be pre-approved
Unopened toiletries from approved organizations
BOOKS
Cookbooks, DIY, Craft, Nonfiction, Fiction
*no paperback romantic novels or magazines
SMALL APPLIANCES - CLEAN, WORKING
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Toasters, coffee makers, microwaves
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blenders, lamps, vacuum cleaners, etc.
FURNITURE:
contact us
ELECTRONICS:
Contact us
-- If you have items that are not listed but new or gently used condition, please contact us. --
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, outdated, 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 used toiletries (approval necessary for new)
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No food items
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No toys (only new toys during December)
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No specifically labeled work uniforms or gear , i.e., old police uniforms, utility company uniforms, etc.
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*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 do NOT accept donations left outside, 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.
