United Methodist Free Store
Free Store Hours:
- Monday
- Closed
- Tue, Thu, Sat
- -
- Wednesday
- -
- Friday
- -
- Sunday
- Closed
No appointments necessary. Walk-ins daily.
Donation Hours:
- Mon - Sat
- -
- Sunday
- Closed
Sign up to volunteer
here.
About the Free Store
The United Methodist Free Store provides gently used clothing and household items to individuals and families in a hospitable atmosphere that affirms the self-worth of each individual. Since the Free Store opened its doors in 1999, we serve over 25,000 people per year.
The success of the Free Store is the result of individuals, local businesses and church congregations in the Central Ohio area. And of course our volunteers!
For more information about the Free Store, please call 614-443-1713.
Donations for the Free Store
We accept donations of gently used clothing (infant-adult sizes) and household items (books, toys, dishes, linens, baby items, etc.).
For donations after hours, please use the blue donation bin behind the building. For health and safety considerations, please do not leave donations on the ground outside the bin.
Due to space limitations, we ask that you please call the Free Store to arrange donations of large furniture.
- Contact Dessaree Barrows for more information.
- Volunteer as sorters, counter staff and hospitality hosts.
- Make a financial contribution to cover costs and fund special outreach events such as Back to School and Christmas Shop.
- Donate clothing and household goods. Items can be dropped off in the rear of the store during Free Store hours.
- Shop at the Free Store. All are welcome!
Christmas Shop
For the 20+years, the Free Store is transformed for two days in December into the Christmas Shop. In 2023 we distributed over $80,000 worth of new toys and clothes to 700 neighborhood children.