BACK TO SCHOOL SWAP!
Join us in the Kōkua General Store on Saturday, August 8th from 10am-2pm to swap your new or gently-used clothes, backpacks, lunch-boxes, and school supplies for something ʻnew’ preloved from the community!
FAQs
Why Clothing Swaps?
We host Clothing Swaps at the Kōkua General Store to reduce waste in our landfills, extend the life of gently worn clothing items, and provide the community with a fun opportunity for waste reduction. The fashion industry is one of the largest polluters! It is so important to support secondhand shopping in order to reduce waste and lessen the demand for new clothing.
When and where do I bring my items to swap?
To participate, bring your clean, gently-used clothing & school supplies to the Kōkua General Store between Saturday, August 1st, and Friday, August 7th, during our regular store hours.
Please have your items counted in advance. When dropping off your items, you will fill out our event form & receive a ticket to bring with you the day of the event.
Drop Off:
66-249 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712
Tuesday-Friday, 10am-5pm
Saturday, 10am-5pm
Can I bring my items on the day of the event?
We kindly ask you to not to drop off any items on the day of the event, as setup and organization need to happen in advance by our staff. Mahalo for your understanding!
How many items can I swap?
You can bring as many clean, gently-used items as you want, but you may only swap/take home a maximum of 8 items.
If you donate 8 items or less, that same amount will be reflected on your ticket for how many items you can take (Ex. If you donate 6 items, you will be able to take up to 6 items).
Can I take more than 8 items?
We respectfully ask that you only take a maximum of 8 items or whatever number is listed on your ticket. This is a community event, and we want to ensure that everyone who participates has the opportunity to find something they love.
What kind of items can I swap?
We are accepting clean, gently-used clothing in good condition (Ex. Dresses, pants, blouses, shirts, jackets, sweaters, athletic wear etc.)!
We are also accepting gently-used backpacks, lunchboxes, unused notebooks, and gently-used other miscellaneous school supplies!We are not accepting unwashed, poor-condition, significantly stained, or ripped items. We are also not accepting accessories, shoes, or undergarments. Please do not donate these items to the swap; they will be turned down.
*A good rule of thumb is to bring items that you’d feel comfortable gifting to a friend!*
What about kids’ and men’s clothing?
Yes! Along with women’s clothing, we are accepting kids’ and men’s clothing in good condition.
Can I try on clothes at the swap?
Yes, space is limited, but we have a fitting room available in the store where you may try up to 10 items at a time.
What if I don’t bring items to the swap, but I see something I like?
No problem, you will be able to purchase items of clothing from the swap for $10.00 each & school supplies for $1. All proceeds will go to Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation.
What happens to the leftover items?
Clothing not swapped will be added to the Kōkua Vintage $5 bin or added to the Kōkua Vintage racks, with 100% of proceeds going to support Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation! Other leftover items will be donated to local schools, charities, and nonprofits.
If you have any questions, email bree@kokuahawaiifoundation.org