Hours of operation
Tuesday: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Wednesday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Donations are accepted during these times or by appointment by emailing freestore@vcu.edu.
Free Store
The Free Store is an on-campus resource for students, faculty and staff of VCU and VCU Health that promotes equitable access to everyday items such as school and art supplies, housewares, electronics, and more, while keeping usable goods out of our landfills.
Read the VCU News story about our reopening in October 2023.
Volunteers are needed throughout the semester. If you would like to volunteer with the Free Store, please sign up through our Sign Up page.
How to take
VCU students, faculty and staff can shop at the Free Store during operating hours. No appointment is required.
Inventory changes frequently based on donations and may vary daily. All items are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
How to give
All goods available at the Free Store have been donated by VCU and VCU Health students, faculty, staff and community members. Donate your unneeded goods during our hours of operation at 930 W Grace Street. We will also host donation drives throughout the year and will post details as they are confirmed.
Donations are tax-deductible. If you would like a receipt for your donation, please let staff know at the time of your donation.
We accept:
- Art and art supplies
- Books
- Clean sports equipment
- Clothing hangers
- Decor
- Electronics
- Holiday and event decorations
- Lamps
- Kitchenware and utensils
- Non-perishable or canned food
- School supplies
- Small appliances
- Small furniture
- Tools and gardening supplies
- Trash cans
- Unopened hygiene products
We do not accept:
- Broken or unusable goods
- Clothing, fabric or shoes
- Expired non-perishable or canned food
- Knives and other sharp objects
- Opened food or toiletries
- Pillows, bedding or upholstery
Contact us
For more information or questions, email freestore@vcu.edu or call (804) 827-1211 (Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).