Saturday December 6th, 12pm-4pm
The Fold (community space and cafe), 3359 26th St, San Francisco
Let's buy less this holiday!!!!
Gift giving can be a beautiful way to show our love and care, but it can also be stressful. And expensive. And wasteful!
We’re offering an alternative. All of us have possessions lying around and collecting dust, but that may be the perfect gift for someone else.
Bring these items to our Holiday Gift Swap-Shop, and then explore what other people brought. In one afternoon, walk away with a gift for your bestie, nephew, mother-in-law, lawyer, and therapist, all without spending any money. And make a few friends while doing it.
What happens?
We’ll have a team of volunteers who will process any donation you bring and organize the space.
Peruse the offerings of your fellow community members. If you find something that makes you think “I know just the person who would love this!” then take it to our gift wrapping station, where you can wrap and decorate your gift.
We’ll also have an art table where you can create gifts on the spot!
It’s a hangout! Settle in and make friends.
What should I bring?
You don’t have to bring anything! But this is an opportunity to regift items that didn’t quite enter your heart, or to send possessions onto a new life where they might find more love. Trinkets, tchotchkes, books, jewelry, pottery, mugs, scarves, hats, purses, sweaters, roller skates. Items in great condition only–this is not scrap or a salvage yard. We will refuse items that don’t meet this bar.
Early drop-offs!
Can’t attend? Want to help make the event a success? Hand over your swap items before the event, so the event is stocked from the start. Email fuhrmannnaomi@gmail.com to coordinate.
Does it cost money?
No, the gift swap is free! Isn’t that thrilling? But if you get thirsty or hungry, we encourage you to patronize The Fold’s cafe.
Is this a gift exchange, like a white elephant party?
Not quite. You’re not giving or receiving gifts at the event. You’re exchanging items that you’re turning into gifts for your loved ones.