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HK Free Store

401 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Closed Permanently

The Free Store was vandalized in April 2023 and then closed. There have been various efforts to reopen in a new location — but currently they are running occasional popups. Check their Instagram for more details.

401 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036, USA

https://www.instagram.com/hkfreestore/

Community-driven initiative providing free clothing, household items, and essentials to neighbors in need. This grassroots organization operates on mutual aid principles, creating a space where community members can give and receive items while building connections and supporting local resilience.

HK Free Store

This community spot is a place where neighbors take and leave items such as books, toys, toiletries, and household goods. It embodies our helpful HK spirit. [The Free Store is currently closed after a recent spate of vandalism.]

I love the idea of the HK Free Store — where everyone can leave what they can and take what they need. I get a lot of free stuff from what I do, and I love dropping it off and knowing that someone else will enjoy it and get use out of it. Such an amazing initiative!

Jeremiah Johnson

I love that we have a little place where I can drop off books and other things I don’t need and someone else can get some use out of them. I donate more than I take, but I’ve found some cool stuff there!

This is community. This is love in action.

I love how this is such a community effort. Being able to contribute to something meaningful, even in a small way, is heartwarming and helps me feel connected with my neighbors.

We’re members of the local Buy Nothing Group on Facebook, but the Free Store has added another really great freecycling option for the neighborhood. I love taking my kids and dropping off things we no longer use and letting them pick out a new book or a toy. The best is when you see someone take something you just dropped off with a smile.

Michael William G

This is such a great place to exchange household items and find a few hidden treasures.

This community spot is a place where neighbors take and leave items such as books, toys, toiletries, and household goods. It embodies our helpful HK spirit. [The Free Store is currently closed after a recent spate of vandalism.]

I love the idea of the HK Free Store — where everyone can leave what they can and take what they need. I get a lot of free stuff from what I do, and I love dropping it off and knowing that someone else will enjoy it and get use out of it. Such an amazing initiative!

Jeremiah Johnson

I love that we have a little place where I can drop off books and other things I don’t need and someone else can get some use out of them. I donate more than I take, but I’ve found some cool stuff there!

This is community. This is love in action.

I love how this is such a community effort. Being able to contribute to something meaningful, even in a small way, is heartwarming and helps me feel connected with my neighbors.

We’re members of the local Buy Nothing Group on Facebook, but the Free Store has added another really great freecycling option for the neighborhood. I love taking my kids and dropping off things we no longer use and letting them pick out a new book or a toy. The best is when you see someone take something you just dropped off with a smile.

Michael William G

This is such a great place to exchange household items and find a few hidden treasures.

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