Share & Swap Shop : Free Community Shopping Event

Discover the joy of a shop where everything is absolutely free!

Welcome to Share&Swap Shop – a community "shopping" at Port Phillip Ecocentre.

Join us in sharing your pre-loved items and swapping for re-loved treasures. Just like an op shop or garage sale but here "everything is free".

What to bring? Please bring maximum 5 items. Anything non-bulky, non corded in a good condition that you'd love to share with close friends.

Think of ....clothes, shoes, books, kitchenware, plants, cosmetics, seeds, garden harvest, pet items, postcards, kids’ items, toys, puzzles, bags, photo frames, jewellery, art supplies, hobby items, umbrellas, stationery, long shelf-life food etc.

No Items to Share? No Problem!

You are welcome to join our swap event even if you don’t have anything to share. Come along, enjoy the community vibe and find some treasures to take home!

Time for event:

• 12pm - 12:30pm Items drop-off (we won't accept donations past 12:30pm). Once you drop items, our wonderful volunteers will sort and display those items for free shopping.
• 12:30pm - 2pm Enjoy free shopping in a community vibe and build a sustainable community.

Note: We'll be joined by our partners to provide add on services to our participants as follows:

Food rescue group will be providing free, fresh food to participants—rescued from supermarkets to prevent waste and support community access.

Slow sewing workshop- participants will be invited to hand sew a small square, using recycled and rescued fabric, that represents something they love - this could be anything! Each square would then be sewn together to form a larger community textile that could become a wall hanging or quilts for those in the local community.

Let's connect to actively contribute to "CIRCULAR ECONOMY" by reducing waste and building a sustainable community.

Why Participate?

• Sustainable Living:Actively contribute to a sustainable future for our community and the planet.
• Community Connection:Engage with your neighbours, share stories, and build connections.

To help us manage this event, your registration is highly encouraged.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Port Phillip EcoCentre, 55 Blessington Street, St Kilda, Australia

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