The HFA Swap Meet is for baby/children’s clothes and maternity clothes only (we will not be accepting any other adult clothing).
When: Saturday, March 13, 2010
Time: 9:30-12:00 (accepting Drop off items*); 12:00-2:00 Swap Meet Sales
Location: St. Joseph’s Church Hall (located under the Church, entrance is in alley between the Church & the rectory) at 61 Monroe Street (Between 1st Street and Observer Highway). Plenty of parking available in the church lot (located on the right side of rectory)!
Non-HFA Members: – $5 Suggested donation to help cover costs; remainder goes to charity
How Does it Work?
Bring your items to the swap meet and get a credit for each thing you bring. For example, you receive one credit for one item of clothing or multiple credits for larger items such as bouncy seats. You can exchange these credits for clothing, shoes, coats, and toys. Larger baby gear items are for cash purchase only.
If you don’t have any items for exchange or would like to take home more items than you brought, you may purchase items for cash (example: $1 per clothing item, $2 maternity clothes, $2 shoes, $1-$10 toys, $10-$20 larger baby gear) Or, you can just donate your items. Any items you bring, in excess of your purchases, will be considered donations and will go to In Jesus Name, Hudson Cradle and other local organizations in need.
*To expedite the process and avoid waiting in line when the swap commences, please try to drop items off during the “drop off period” (between 9:30 am-12:00 pm). You will be issued a credit that you will be able to use during the sale from 12:00-2:00. Also, during this drop off period you can “check in” and have your hand stamped, so there will be no waiting in line when the swap opens.
Please Note: You can still drop off items during the sale and straight donations are also welcome.
*Dropping off items or Donating BEFORE March 13th: If you would like to strictly make a donation or drop off items to obtain credit for the swap (the credit can be used on the day of the swap) before March 13th, you may do so at Club H Fitness located on 110 Sinatra Drive (between 1st & 2nd) between Friday, March 5th – Thursday, March 11th 2010 (7am-7pm).
To receive credit for the day of the swap, please enclose a note with your drop off that contains your name, phone number or email address & number of items per bag, as well as the number of bags you have dropped off, and we will have your credit waiting for you at the door. If this information is not included with your drop off, it will be assumed that the items are for donation only.
What to Bring?
- All baby, toddler, and children’s clothes, shoes, and coats. (items in condition from gently used condition to new, unstained, with all pieces included) *
- Baby, toddler & children’s Halloween costumes
- Baby gear (strollers, bouncy seats, diaper bags, etc. – please be sure to bring all pieces for these items). Diaper Genies & Potty Seats (due to hygienic purposes) & Car Seats will not be accepted.
- Toys and children’s books (only complete items with all small parts in a plastic bag taped to toy if applicable, and books with all pages in readable condition only, please)
- Maternity clothes & nursing tops
- We will take a collection of formula, diapers, medicines, food and other baby essentials when donated and they will be given to Hudson Cradle. These items will not be a part of the swap, as they will be strictly for donation.
*Please sort and label your clothing donation (i.e. “newborn boy/girl,” “3-6 months boy/girl,” etc. It will save us valuable time in getting the clothing organized for the swap meet. Thank you!
- Anything you find in good enough condition for you to use it in your home. If you do not find it acceptable, neither will anyone else!
What NOT to Bring?
- Furniture
- Stuffed animals
- NO ADULT CLOTHING (aside from Maternity clothing)
- Items without all its parts – for example, please no changing pads from diaper bags, hoses to breast pumps, and other miscellaneous parts to larger items—we don’t know what they are and they often get lost in the shuffle—if you think it is a useful item, consider advertising it on the HFA bulletin board (registration required)
Or just donate
Donations will be given to Hudson Cradle and IJN for mothers and children in great need.
Club H Fitness has generously volunteered to collect items in the weeks ahead of the swap meet.
Where: Club H Fitness Hoboken , at 110 Sinatra Drive, (between 1st & 2nd)
When: Friday, March 5th – Thursday, March 11th 2010
Time: Accepting Drop off items between the hours of 7:00 am & 7:00 pm – please see the front desk attendant.
If you want to donate, but can’t make the swap – please contact hfaphilanthropy@yahoo.com and we can try to make an arrangement.
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, contact hfaphilanthropy@yahoo.com
