518 Free Store

11/25/2025

Give the gift of joy, which is also the gift of resistance!

11/18/2025

10/05/2025

This October we’re back outside supporting marginalized mothers with our “Nurture Nest” Wellness pop-up.
Shop our wishlist today to provide essential baby care items to mamas in need!

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Comment a 🍼 for any item purchased today!

Let’s work! 🫶🏽🤞🏽

09/18/2025

We’re on the south side this weekend spreading RADICAL ✨ LOVE ❤️
Pop out!

08/22/2025

On Sunday, August 17th, our niece Alana was seriously injured while playing outside … Diahann Adepegba needs your support for Help Alana Heal After Heroic Act

08/13/2025

It’s time to WORK IT OUT!

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Comment a ❤️ for any item or doubloons given today 🤞🏽

08/11/2025

STEP UP for local youth!

We’re behind & falling further everyday!
We’re 100% COMMUNITY FUNDED, so no one is coming to save us BUT US.

We NEED you because local BIPOC youth NEEDS US. We can’t do it alone.

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Comment a ❤️ for every pair secured today!
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07/23/2025

It’s that time of the year! 📚🎓🚌🏫
The 518 Free Store’s “Step- Up” Back to School SHOE Drive is active!

This IS a “all hands on deck” situation as giving/support has been on a serious decline we invite & encourage you to STEP UP for local marginalized youth & support a more equitable start to the new school year!

07/15/2025

Anyone who has been there KNOWS how hard it is to live in a singular hotel room with your entire family.

One of those hardships is preparing & storing food with seldom more than a microwave.

HUNGER IS VIOLENCE
Show up & keep this family safe ❤️

07/13/2025

Show up for Good Cause!

07/07/2025

Schenectady NEEDS good cause eviction.

🏡 Check the comments for the link to sign the petition
🏡 Pull up to city hall tomorrow @ 6:30
🏡 Email city council & tell them why good cause is important to you.

YOUR LANDLORDS ARE ORGANIZED & ARE ACTIVELY TRYING TO STOP GOOD CAUSE EVICTION.

We aren’t helpless. Get involved!

07/04/2025

EDIT: WE MET OUR GOAL!!
Today we checked in on this mama, gave her an update on funds, & promised to continue to push as hard as we possibly can to meet this goal TODAY.

221.50 is all that stands between them and safety.

We CANNOT FAIL!
Please help!!!
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