
Tuesdays 9:30a - 11:30a
Wednesdays 10:00a - 1:00p
DONATION HOURS
See donation guidelines below
SHOPPING HOURS
Saturdays 10:00a - 2:00p - no entry after 1:45p
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 required regardless of vaccination status.
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No identification is required
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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
MATERIAL DONATIONS
We want our shoppers to feel respected when shopping in FSW. Therefore, we are selective in what is accepted. 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 3 large bags of clothing donations per visit.
WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING ONLY SPRING/SUMMER CLOTHES
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No dirty shoes, outdated, rolled over heels, missing shoe strings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.
*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.
We DO accept:
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
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
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
SMALL APPLIANCES - CLEAN, WORKING
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Toasters, coffee makers, microwaves,
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blenders, lamps, vacuum cleaners, etc.
ELECTRONICS:
Contact us
TOILETRIES: must be pre-approved
Unopened toiletries from approved donors only
FURNITURE:
Small furniture items accepted

ACCESSORIES:
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Backpacks
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Luggage
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Purses
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Jewelry
BOOKS
Cook books, DIY, Craft, Nonfiction, Fiction
*no paperback romantic novels or magazines
-- If you have items that are not listed but new or gently used condition, please let us know. --
