09/11/2020
Updates & Info for the Big Free Shopping day at the Whittier Free Store this Sunday. Plan ahead with an umbrella for shade if there is a line and plenty of water. Bring sturdy bags or whatever you need to help carry your items away. Volunteers can not help carry items. Take a look to Plan Ahead for the best shopping experience.
We're seeing a lot of excitement for this Sunday's big giveaway day - Sept. 13th 1-5pm ONLY. Our location is 12907 Hadley Street (at Comstock), Whittier, CA 90601. Free parking across the street opposite Rite Aid. But we also want to make sure everyone stays safe and please PLAN AHEAD!
We'll have social distancing shopping protocols in place:
**Face masks or facial coverings are REQUIRED; no exceptions. If you have a medical condition and cannot wear a mask please do not come but rather please ask someone else who can wear a mask to shop for you.
**If you are feeling sick or have been in contact with someone else who has been feeling sick, please do not come but rather ask someone else to come shop for you.
**PLEASE DO NOT BRING DONATIONS FOR THE FREE STORE.
**Please do not bring any kids younger than 12 years old, and all minors should be accompanied by an adult at all times.
**Entrance line starts by the main gate off Hadley. Exit through the door leading to the alley to Comstock.
**All shopping will be done in the downstairs rooms, upstairs balcony, and Whittier Free Store room.
**We'll have one directional flow and spacing requirements. Only people who live in the same household should shop in the same group. Otherwise, you can shop together at a distance. Please be patient if there is a line of people.
**2-3 individual shoppers or one household may shop each room at a time. You’ll generally have about 10 minutes in each room but may vary depending on the flow of people and number of people waiting in line.
**Please follow instructions from volunteer staff.
**There are no fitting rooms and you may not try on clothing. No returns.
**We'll have plenty of hand sanitizer.
**We'll have plenty of old bags but feel free to bring your own if you need some that are larger and more sturdy.
**As you shop, you will place your items in your own bags.
**You will not need to check out after completing your free shopping. If you wish, you may place your items in your car and return for more shopping. Again, please be patient if there is a line.
While these social distancing shopping protocols are meant to keep everyone safe, please understand that you shop at your own risk as you do at any other retail environment.
We recommend that you thoroughly clean all items before use.
You may see larger items or furniture. These are also available on a first come first served basis. Let us know and we’ll arrange an alternate pick up day and time (if you can’t take it on this day).
