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 April 28 through the morning of May 18.  Donations should be in good used condition; please do not donate stained, damaged, or incomplete items. Please also:

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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! 

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Drop donations on porches around Ward 4 through May 15th (locations below). Items may also be dropped off directly at the church on Thursday the 16th or Friday, May 17th (9:30am - 4:00 pm) or the morning of Sat. May 18th (before 12pm).

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Drop off locations:

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• 1317 Decatur St NW 

• 1535 Upshur St NW 

• 5023 5th Street NW

• 6556 N Capitol St NW

• 6101 North Dakota Ave NW - empty!

• 1336 Taylor NW

• 203 Rock Creek Church Rd 

• 6112 13th St NW 

• 6109 7th Pl NW

• 416 Aspen St NW

• 923 Quincy St NW - empty!

• 525 Decatur St NW

• 316 Gallatin St NW

• 627 Farragut St NW

• 5307 13th St. NW - empty!

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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 April 28th through May 15th. After May 15, 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 May 16-17th, or before the market begins (12pm) on Sat. May 18th. 

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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 the 16th or Friday, May 17th (9:30am - 4:00 pm) or the morning of Sat. May 18th (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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