Swap til' you DROP, Clothing SWAP!!

8888 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Suite B,San Diego CA 92123

27 August, 2022

Description

We invite you to be part of our SWAP PARTY! Bring women's and kids' clothing, accessories, personal hygiene, or toiletries, OR you're welcomed to donate a bag of canned/shelf-stable food to participate. This is a fundraising event, donate what you can ($5 suggested) or you can bring canned goods to donate on the event date to participate. We will gladly accept them on day of event :) FAQs DROP OFF INFO (WOMENS AND CHILDRENS) @8888 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Suite B Thursday 8/25 between 10am- 5pm Friday 8/26 between 10am-3 pm and 5pm-7pm Drop site locations: Dakota (Bay Park) Levant (Linda Vista) Jutland Drive (DEX Homes) If you want to host a drop zone, message us with your info. Our goal is to provide you with a FUN experience. No more digging through messy piles! So, we have a fun, neatly organized swapping experience, Registration is appreciated. Our Clothing Swap is FREE and open to the public! WHO WE ARE? We are a food bank and through this swap hoping to raise awareness of working individuals and families in our community facing food insecurity. If you would like to donate funds or shelf-stable items, please consider bringing them with you to the swap. HOW DO I PARTICIPATE? Sign-up. Clean out your closet and find items that are still in good condition. There is no limit to how many you can swap! Check items for holes, rips, stains, broken zippers, missing buttons, and be sure to empty pockets. All items must be clean and free of any smoke or animal odors. Fold and sort your items by size. Women's & Kid's (Blouses & Shirts, Dresses, Bottoms, Shoes, Maternity) and Accessories. Drop off your items at one of our volunteer locations the week leading up to the Swap. Come shop the swap! *$5 donation or canned goods gets you unlimited shopping! * WHAT CAN I SWAP? You are welcome to swap any women's & kid's in-style clothes, shoes, purses & accessories that are clean and in like-new condition. Some of these items may include... Blouses - Tank Tops - Jeans - Dress Pants – Pajamas - Leggings - Shorts - Capris - Skirts - Dresses - Formal Wear - Sweaters - Jackets - Active Wear - Bras - Swimwear - Active Shoes - Dress Shoes - Boots - Belts - Scarves - Sunglasses - Earrings - Bracelets - Watches - Necklaces - Rings - and more! ***At this time, UNLESS NEW WITH TAGS we cannot accept socks or underwear. HOW DOES THE SWAP WORK? Items are dropped off the week leading up to the swap. On Saturday, August 27 you come to shop the swap from 9:00 am-11:30 pm at Porchlight Community- 8888 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Suite B, San Diego, CA 92123. All of the items will be organized by size and type and neatly folded on tables.WILL THERE BE A PLACE TO TRY THINGS ON? We will not have fitting rooms for you to use.WHAT ITEMS ARE ACCEPTED? We accept women’s and kids clothing in all sizes, shoes, and all types of accessories!WHAT IS NOT ACCEPTED? We aren’t super picky! Just as long as it has no holes, rips, stains, fabric pilling, or bad smells. No used underwear, socks, or hats.WHAT HAPPENS TO THE LEFTOVER CLOTHES AFTER THE SWAP? Our volunteers will sort all of the leftovers out and donate them to other local charities.CAN I JUST SHOW UP AND SWAP? It helps us know how to best serve the amount of people attending. We ask that you register and drop off your clothes ahead of time so we have a chance to sort and organize the swap for you.CAN I JUST DONATE CLOTHES? I’M NOT INTERESTED IN SWAPPING? Absolutely! We would be happy to take your donations and add them to the swap.WHERE DO WE DROP OUR ITEMS OFF? Drop-off locations are at our office. We are also looking for volunteers who sign-up for their home to be a drop spot. CAN I VOLUNTEER TO HELP OUT? Yes, we’d love your help! PLUS, all volunteers earn early-bird shopping before the swap! We have three ways you can volunteer: Clothing Drop Spot [ Now – August 27th] Check & sort items dropped off at your home. Event Worker [ August 27st, 8:00 am-12:30 pm] Help greet, check-out, or rehang clothes. Set-up & Tear-down [ August 27st | 8:00 - 9:00 am & 11:00 am - 12:30 pm] Help neatly layout all of the clothes by size and type, bag up all leftovers to donate to other agencies. WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? You can send an email to [email protected]