Mother's Day FREE Market

Can you help make the market possible?

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The market is 100% dependent on donations and 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 porch donations starting in April through the Wednesday before the market (May 7), or Church donations May 8-10.

 

 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 or tie shoes together in pairs

• Bag and label all pumps with their respective parts

• Bag and label any loose diapers by size

• Discard any loose pump parts (not accepted)

• 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! See above for porch drop locations; items may also be dropped off directly at the Church on Thursday/Friday May 8 or 9, or the morning of the market (May 10, before noon) if necessary.​​

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​​Same Church, new entrance! 

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To drop off donations at Emory Church, drive directly to the double doors at the back (alley) side of the church. The alley is off of Quakenbos St NW (turn right) between 13th St NW and Georgia Ave NW (put 1051 Quackenbos St NW into your GPS).  We suggest parking on Quackenbos with flashers; the market volunteers will help unload your car and bring donations into the building. Do not park in front of the church (on Georgia Avenue) in the Bus Lane - you WILL be ticketed.

 

 On the day of the Market, some items may  be set up in the grassy area outside across the street (to left of church). Please reach out to the volunteer team with any questions.

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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. We do not accept adult clothing unless it is maternity / nursing wear.

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When can I start dropping off donations? We are accepting donations at the above porch locations starting April 18th through Wednesday, May 7th. Starting Thursday, May 8th items should be brought directly to the church on Thursday between 9:30 am and 8:30 pm, Friday (5/9) between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm or before the market begins on Saturday, May 10 between 9:30 am - 12 pm.

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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 via the back alley door (see above map) on Thursday between 9:30 am and 8:30 pm, Friday (5/9) between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm or before the market begins on Saturday, May 10 between 9:30 am - 12 pm.

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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 / non-expired 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/accessories without the pump? No, loose pump parts will not be accepted this year. All donated pumps must be a complete, labeled set with the pump included. If you have loose pump parts, you can find another donor with the relevant pump and include them in as a kit.

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

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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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