GULFPORT, FL: Gulfport's next free clothing swap will take place at the Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market on Tuesday, November 12th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This very popular event is regularly scheduled on the second Tuesday of each month and takes place in the courtyard adjacent to the historic Peninsula Inn at 2937 Beach Blvd. South. Participants are invited to bring up to five gently used garments to exchange for vouchers that may be used to select clothing brought in by other participants. Items may be for women, men or children. Gently used shoes and wardrobe accessories are also accepted. For anyone interested, vouchers may also be purchased for $3 each.
Donations of clothing above the 5-garment limit are encouraged and accepted and additional donations should be contained in bags or boxes. All cash proceeds, donated clothing, and non-selected garments will be donated to Community Action Stops Abuse (CASA). CASA is a local non-profit organization providing services to survivors of abuse or violence.
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According to Stuart Berger, CASA Development Director, "This is a great, easy way for the community to come out and show support for some of our neighbors in their time of need as they flee from domestic violence and prepare to begin a new life. Simply go through your closets and pick out some gently used items. Then enjoy the swap, knowing that all remaining clothing will be donated to CASA to help others." Over 250 large bags of clothing and hundreds of dollars have been donated to CASA since the clothing swap was started in summer 2010. The clothing swap is co-sponsored by the Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market, Gulfport Merchants Association and Peninsula Inn and Spa.
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The Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market is a year-round, open air, fresh and farmer's market event featuring over 70 vendors that offer just about everything from gourmet foods to fine art. Market visitors will find local honey, vegan and raw foods, gluten-free foods, fresh bread, cheese, seafood, jams and chutneys, pickles, Florida grass-fed beef, herbs, plants and flowers, gourmet desserts, nuts and granola, pet treats, hand-made soaps, local art, fine handmade crafts, jewelry, bath and body products and much, much more at the Market. New vendors join the market place each week and live music is always featured. The Market takes place every Tuesday, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more details about the Fresh Market, please visit the Market's website at http://www.gulfportmarket.com or contact Market Operations Manager Laura Garrison via email @ gulfportmarket@gmail.com. Visit the Gulfport Merchants Association website at www.GulfportMA.com.