The Free Store, Wellington

20/04/2026

Update ⚠️ 22nd April: We are back to usual operating hours since the weather has passed!

Original message: Kia ora everyone,

We will not be opening today (April 21st) for the safety of our volunteers and patrons during this extreme weather.

For more resources about our current weather warning, please check the Wellington Government website.

We will keep our social media and website updated in the coming days about opening hours and operations!

In the meantime, avoid nonessential travel and stay safe!

09/04/2026

Make the most of your break from school by giving back to the community (and getting some tasty kai while you’re at it 😋)

Come join our wonderful community here at The Free Store, collecting leftover food from nearby cafes to redistribute to those in need!

From trolley running to food organising, check out our website (link in bio) for more information about the various ways you can help us out!

31/03/2026

27/03/2026

Another milestone! Thanks to the work of our comms intern, Nikki, and expert volunteer Brandon, we have a new webpage - Freestore.org.nz

11/03/2026

Let's face it, not many people are available to volunteer on a weekday afternoon - so recruitment is a non-stop campaign at the Free Store. Big shout out to Volunteer Wellington Te Puna Tautoko for organising an expo day at Vic Uni. And a ngā mihi nui to our comms intern Nikki who designed our promotional material.

06/03/2026

Happy Friday, Free Store friends!

We wanted to ask if anyone in our lovely community had experience with flooring. As you can see in the photos, our container’s floor needs some TLC.

Bunnings have generously donated some supplies but we need a volunteer who understands the process of cutting, laying, and sealing lino, and knows what extra equipment and materials we might need.

If this sounds like you (or someone you know) please send us a DM 🙂🙏

05/02/2026

Help the Free Store rebuild its website!

Details from Volunteer Wellington or write to us at [email protected]

03/02/2026

Do you like hands-on volunteering with a great bunch of people? Then this post is for you!
We’re looking for van drivers, van co-pilots, and kitchen support. Please check out the role descriptions below and visit the link at Volunteer Wellington to register your interest