The FREE STORE is a mutual aid / gift economy project. It is an invitation to recognize our tremendous capacity to sustain and support one another within our community by gifting items to new homes, and receiving gifts from our neighbors as an alternative to purchasing. BALE opens a space for community members to donate used clothing, books, housewares and toys in good condition and to come “shop” this items for free.

The FREE STORE is open outside the BALE Commons seasonally (late-Spring - early Fall) on Monday afternoons from 3-6pm.

BALE is always seeking support from our community to run the free store. Volunteers help set up tables and pop-up tent, arrange items, receive donations, and chat with community members as they stop by to shop or donate. If you’d like to get involved you can sign up to staff just one event or as many as you like.