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Food!

Household Items!

Children's Clothing!

Our Hope

The New City Free Store is a volunteer ministry clothes whose primary focus is to meet the physical needs of our church community - providing food, toiletries and household items. Where God gives in abundance, we will gladly share with the greater St. Louis community.

We do this in attempt to live out Jesus' command to love one another as we love ourselves.

The Free Store is open...

Wednesdays: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Saturdays: Second Saturday of each month, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

If you are in need of items...

To use the Free Store, an individual or family must first meet with their house church leader, ministry team leader, or a deacon to determine the nature of the need. Once the need is verified, a voucher will be issued that will give that individual or family head of household permission to use the Free Store for either 1 week or 6 months, depending on the level of need and the individual/family’s relationship with the church community.

Please Note!

Only one adult from each household is permitted inside the Free Store
Children are not permitted inside the Free Store at any time.
We ask that each person take only enough food and toiletries as they need for their family for one week.

Here is a map to our location on the New City Fellowship campus.

How Can You Help

VOLUNTEER...

We always need a few more hands to keep the Free Store running smoothly. Our Wednesday volunteers food (see hours above) help tremendously by putting away new donations that come in and keeping the Free Store clean and organized.

DONATE ITEMS...

In the past, the Free Store has taken just about anything that fit under the “non-perishable” and “useful” categories. However, we have found that as our ministry grows, we must significantly limit the items we can accept so that we can serve our families in the best way possible. Regardless, it is vital that items that are donated are in good repair and affirm the dignity of those who are receiving them.

IMPORTANT:

Please do not leave donations outside the Free Store. Drop them off during regular hours, or call Fannie Baker at (314)725-4544 to make other arrangements. Thank you!

The following list details acceptable donations:

Food:
- Plain Rice
- Flour
- Sugar
- Cooking oil
- Dried beans (pinto, red)
- Salt
- Peanut butter
- Spaghetti
- Pasta sauce
- Tuna, canned chicken
- Tomato sauce
- Cereal
- Juice
- Canned corn
- Canned peas
- Canned fruit
- Canned soup
- NO GREEN BEANS (please!)
Toiletries:
- Toilet paper
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Lotion
- Bar soap
- Toothbrushes
- Shampoo & Conditioner
Cleaning supplies:
- Laundry detergent
- Dishwashing Soap
- All-purpose cleaner
Kitchen necessities
Small household appliances
- Lamps
- Toasters
- Microwaves
Linens
Baby items (no toys, please)
Children’s clothing
Winter coats (all sizes)

Note: Our policy on furniture has changed. We are no longer accepting furniture donations at the Free Store. However, we are still facilitating direct donations of furniture and large appliances to those who need them. If you have such items to donate, please contact Mike Swartwout at (314) 863-3745.

The Free Store would not be in operation without your donations, and we are very grateful for your generosity.