Mother's Day FREE Market

Can you help make the market possible?

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The market is 100% dependent on volunteers! Many opportunities are available, with a critical need for collection points (covered porches), postering support, and day-of logistics and staffing.  Check out the volunteer needs and sign up to help here.  We are collecting donations starting in April through the day before the market in May.

 

 Donations should be in good used condition; please do not donate stained, damaged, or incomplete items. We also request that you please:

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• Bag and label all clothing together by size

• Bag and label all pump parts by type

• Rubber-band shoes together by the pair

• Securely box/bag all game and toy pieces together

• Bag stroller, crib, or other gear parts and accessories, and tape to main item

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These simple tasks will save hundreds of hours and lots and lots of waste!  A map of porch drop locations will be posted on this page in April - check back soon. ​ Items can also be dropped off directly at the church on the Thursday and Friday before the market, or t he morning of the market if necessary.

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​To drop off donations at Emory Church, drive up to the outside of the church but do NOT park in the bus lane! You will get a ticket. We suggest parking on Quackenbos with flashers; the market volunteers will help unload your car and bring donations into the first floor or lower level entrance directly  off Georgia Avenue. On the day of the Market, some items may  be set up in the grassy area outside across the street (to left of church). Final logistics for Church drop offs will be updated on this page soon - check back in April 2025.​

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Frequently asked questions about the Market:

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What size clothes are you accepting? Newborn to ~6T, plus any maternity or postpartum/nursing clothing and accessories.

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When can I start dropping off donations? We are accepting donations at the above porch locations starting late April through mid-May. After the Thursday preceding the Market, porch donations will no longer be accepted, but items may be brought directly to the church between 9:30a and 4:30 pm on Thurs/Friday or before the market begins (12pm) on Saturday. 

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Who can come to the market?  The market is open to everyone and all are welcome. It is 100% free.

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Can I bring stuff directly to the church? Yes, Items may also be dropped off directly at the church on Thursday or Friday, (9:30am - 4:00 pm) or the morning of the market on Saturday (before 12pm).

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What items can I donate? Baby/child clothing (newborn - 6T), maternity clothing/accessories, feeding/pumping supplies, and children's toys, books, games, and gear (strollers, carriers, play gyms, bath tubs, unexpired car seats, etc). Anything in good condition that is related to babies and children is welcomed. Please do not donate adult clothing or accessories unrelated to maternity or nursing. All donations should be in good functional condition without stains, rips, or missing pieces. See the guidance above about how to prep your items for donation.

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Can I donate opened diapers? Yes, but please bag and label the diapers by size. 

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Do you accept pump parts? Yes, but please bag and label all pump parts and accessories. Pump parts that are not contained/labeled may end up in the trash.

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Can I donate opened formula if there's a lot left? Please do not donate any opened or expired formula.

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Can you come pick up my donation? Unless specifically arranged with Petworth Peanuts or Ward 4 Mutual Aid due to special circumstances, we cannot pick up individual donations. Please note the many drop off locations above.

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