Semi-Annual Swaps

WHO CAN ATTEND: 

The SWAP opens to the public at approximately 10 AM, 1 hour after it is open to Coastside Family Club Members (9 AM). If you would like to gain first access to the event, you must show proof of active membership.

It is highly recommended to sign up for membership prior to the morning of the event, as sometimes it can be difficult to get mobile reception on site. If you'd like to join and get early access, Become a member NOW. 

WHO CAN DONATE: 

Anyone (members and non-members) can drop off good condition items for donation as long they meet the following criteria: 

HOW TO PREPARE ITEMS TO DROP OFF AT THE SWAP: Following the directions below greatly helps our volunteers as we sort everyone's donated items. 

• CONDITION- Items in good condition are appropriate for the swap. Anything you would give to a best friend is something you can bring. 

• NOT ACCEPTING ANYMORE - Crib mattresses, breast pumps, or pregnancy pillows!  Unfortunately, we can no longer accept these items at the swap as many of these items are leftover after the Swap and these items are not accepted at donation centers.  

• ANY LARGE ITEMS (large toys, strollers, cribs, etc..) - Please label them with your name and phone number so that you can come retrieve them if they are not picked up at the Swap. If you are a member of CFC, you can always post your item to the #classifieds or #freebies slack channel. 

• CLOTHING- Separate clothing by size and clearly label the bag with size. Specifically: 0-3 mos, 3-6 mos, 6-9 mos, 9-12 mos, 12-18 mos, 18-24 mos, 2T, 3T, 4T, 5T, 6, 7, 8+ Please sort your clothes! Volunteers spend hours sorting and organizing. It is very helpful when clothes are organized and sorted and the bag is labeled. 

• ITEMS WITH MULTIPLE PARTS- Secure items together using a ziplock bag, zip tie, tape, etc. For example, puzzle pieces in a ziplock bag taped to the puzzle box, etc. And, please do not bring items with missing parts/pieces. Items with missing parts will be thrown away.

• MULTIPLE ITEMS- If you have a bunch of bottles, baby socks, hair bows, etc., please put them in a baggie together to help us keep items together and sort easier.

• SHOES- Secure together with a string, zip tie, masking tape, etc. Shoes missing mates have to be thrown away.

• STAINED OR HOLES- Please separate these items in a clearly marked bag prior to donating. We will have a separate box for clothing that is stained or has holes. 

• SNOW CLOTHING- We will also have the CFC winter box out for donations. Items in good condition are welcome! Especially needed are: boots (sizes 7 and up), jackets (size 3T and up), and pants (size 3T – 5T), Please note, adult items are welcome as well!

• BATHTUBS, POTTIES, DIAPER PAILS- Please only bring if in WONDERFUL, LIKE-NEW, condition. And because this has happened in the past... please only bring them cleaned and washed. :-o Bathtubs should not have mildew or mold, toilets and potties should be cleaned and sanitized, and diaper pails should be cleaned and aired out.

Please no junk. If you wouldn’t give your item to a friend, then the swap is not the appropriate place for it either.

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DROP OFFS:
We welcome you to drop off your items at the LDS church on the southern side (California Avenue). The drop off location is in front of the double doors to the gymnasium. We will have "SWAP Drop off" signs clearly marking this spot. Please take care to only leave items in this area so that we do not disrupt church activities.
- You can drop off the week of the SWAP on:

• Thursday 7 am - 7pm

• Friday  7 am - 7pm

• Saturday (day of) BEFORE 8:50 am

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Please NO pre-shopping while dropping off items. This seemed to happen in swaps past, and this is a club event and pre-shopping is not fair to all the mamas who participate! We will have to ask folks who are spotted pre-shopping while dropping to refrain from doing so on the drop days...

If you have any questions in the meantime, you can email us at info@coastsidefamilies.org