The Free Store is a place for people living in the Kings Corridor who due to current life circumstances, would benefit from receiving free food, hygiene items and household supplies on a regular basis. The Free Store is stocked with items such as, chicken, beef, milk, cereal, canned fruit, pasta, toothpaste, shampoo, diapers, formula, laundry detergent, kitchen and bathroom cleaners. Only non-expired items of the highest quality items are available. Individuals participating in the Free Store can select the food and products they want from a menu of available items. If you wish to donate items to the Free Store, you can pick-up a bag at the Joshua's Place table on Sunday mornings along with a current list of needed supplies. If you decide to donate, we ask that you only purchase items in the sizes they are listed.
The Free Store is open on Wednesday from 5:30 – 7:30 pm and Saturday from 10:00 – 12:00 pm on the 1st and 3rd weeks of the month. Participants are able to visit the Free Store every two weeks at a specified time of their choice (based on available time slots).
In order to maintain eligibility at the free store, participants are required to meet with a coordinator for 15 minutes during each visit. During this time with the coordinator, individuals will update us with new information, walk thru a short devotional and share any prayer requests they have for themselves or their family. Some may ask why this is necessary in order to participate in the Free Store. The answer is simple: like God, we are concerned about the whole person: body, mind and spirit. We are all on a spiritual journey of some kind and the time spent with the coordinator allows us to build stronger relationships with one another, gives you an opportunity to share additional needs with us and provides all of us with a time for spiritual strengthening.
Participation in the Free Store is limited. If you are interested in participating, please complete an application and drop it off at Joshua’s Place or mail it to PO Box 270, Kings Mills, Ohio 45034.
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