*Storehouse
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Purpose

Asbury First Storehouse distributes donated clothing, kitchenware, and bedding free to people who are referred from social agencies, health care facilities, and churches. Our mission is to use resources to the maximum extent and to touch human lives with Christ's love and caring. 

Clients

Families and individuals--more than 6,000 persons a year--are sent to us by 120+ agencies, churches, schools, health care facilities, and halfway houses. Clients come to us by appointment, with a letter of referral from a worker who has personal knowledge of needs. We apportion clothing, which they may choose forthemselves, and facilitate fair distribution of all donations. 

Volunteers

More than 100 volunteers from Asbury First and other area churches staff the Storehouse. There are sorters, seamstresses, size markers, clerks and receptionists, in addition to those who gather materials for us from motels, consignment shops, and garage sales. We are open five days every week. We always need additional help and appreciate all assistance.

 

851318_towels_1.jpg Donations Most Wanted
  • blankets, sheets, pillow cases
  • towels, wash cloths
  • plates, cups, saucers, bowls, glasses, silverware, pots & pans
  • winter outerware for all ages (expecially needed for men and boys) mittens, hats, boots
  • large sizes: women and men
  • shoes for men, women, and children

Donations

We are dependent upon churches and community support. Occasionally church groups knit mittens, make receiving blankets, quilts, and afghans.Contribution of funds also helps to replenish our supply. We also stock children's books, games, and toys. Articles should be clean and in good condition. A receipt for tax purposes is available; include aself-addressed, stamped envelope with a list of donated items to have a receipt returned to you. Donations may be brought into the Storehouse during client hours or to the outside enclosed receiving area, Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Our facilities are located in the lower level of 1050 East Avenue, at the rear of that building next to Asbury First United Methodist Church. We welcome you to visit our well-organized space for display and storage of donations. Donations may be left during client hours or Mondays between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. If you'd like to volunteer have questions, please call the Storehouse, 585-473-0950.

 

Hours and Days

Mondays

Tuesdays

9:30-2:00

12:30-3:00

Wednesdays 9:30-12:00, 12:30-3:00
Thursdays 9:30-12:00, 12:30-3:00
Saturdays 9:30-12:00

 

Hours may vary in July and August depending on availabilty of staff.