In God's Economy, There's Always Enough. 

Beginning Friday, November 29th, The New Free Store will offer Holiday Shopping.  As long as supplies last, we will have the following items for members of each household:

• Christmas Stockings (or Stocking Stuffers) for children and teens
• Christmas gift mugs for that special male or female on your shopping list
• New gift items for all ages for those who reside in the household

On October 10, 2019 over 100 people helped us celebrate three years of operation at our M28 location next to the Lion's Field in Harvey.  Most of the guests were shoppers, but we also had 18 volunteers and numerous Friends of the New Free Store financial donors.  We served hot dogs, chips, apples, veggies, donuts and apple cider to the hungry crowd from noon to 7:00 PM.  The treats were available thanks to donations from Walmart, Meijer and the Marquette Food Co-Op.  Pumpkins were also available to each shopping family thanks to a donation from Snyder's Drug Store in Harvey.

In addition to celebrating our third anniversary, we were especially pleased to distribute youth winter outerwear.  LakeState Industries allowed the use of their building space which was filled to over flowing with jackets, snowpants, boots, hats, and mittens from infant to teen sizes.  Much of this winter apparel was made possible thanks to a generous donation of $1250 from the Marquette Breakfast Rotary. Ninety-seven shoppers representing almost 300 family members were able to fill their need for warm winter clothing!

The New Free Store HUGE Rummage Sale

Saturday, June 22nd AND SUNDAY, June 23rd

10 AM - 3 PM

In the Lakestate and Free Store parking lot

AND

Inside the Lakestate Building

1420 M28 East

Sale will be held Rain or Shine!

We have recived an abundance of wonderful donations and have already reached the capacity of our sales space.

Thank you for your generosity, but please no more rummage sale donations.

(The Free Store will continue to accept donations of quality used clothing and shoes for our traditional Store offerings)

The New Free Store will hold a HUGE Rummage Sale on Saturday, June 22nd from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. We are seeking donations of useable, quality items with a value of at least $5.00.  We are also offering space for others wanting to sell items.  Vendors may rent a space for only $10.

Donations for the rummage sale may be dropped off on Tuesdays from 11 - 3:00 or during open Free Store hours.  Proceeds from the sale will help with The New Free Store operating expenses.

Please plan on donating or shopping and help us spread the word!

The New Free Store is open for shoppers in April on the following Wednesdays from Noon - 4:00 PM:

Wednesday, April 3rd

Wednesday, April 10th

Wednesday, April 17th

And on Monday, April 22nd from 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Beginning April 3rd we will have Easter baskets available for children age 12 and younger.  The baskets will be filled with a few candy treats, a small plush toy and a book or activity that tells the resurrection story.  If shoppers already have baskets for young children, we will have free items in gift bags.

We are pleased to announce an arrangement with MarqTran to provide a bus to transport shoppers from Marquette to the New Free Store!  Thanks to individual donors from Messiah Lutheran Church, there will be no cost to ride this special transport.  The bus is available for our shoppers the third Wednesday of every month.  Pick up times and locations are:

• 1:00  Snowberry Heights
• 1:15  Downtown Transfer Center
• 1:30  Pine Ridge Apartments

The New Free Store depends on the generous donations of private individuals, businesses, service clubs and grant funding.  We also need to conduct fund raisers throughout the year to sustain our Store.  Please save the following dates and watch for more information to come.

May - Mother's Day cinnamon roll sale (details to be determined)

June 22nd - Community Rummage Sale in the parking lot at the New Free Store

September 26 - Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner at the Masonic Building in Marquette

October 25 - Potato Sausage Sale