Grassroot Givers Mission:

Grassroot Givers strengthens our community by making the connection between those in need of specific supplies and material goods and those who have resources to share. Grassroot Givers supports individual families and over 50 programs run by nonprofit organizations in the Capital Region of Albany, NY.

Sharing Donations:

Grassroot Givers works collaboratively with social workers, clergy, teachers, and directors of nonprofits, to identify specific supplies, material goods and volunteer support needed in our community. We then make a connection with those who have resources to share and deliver the donations directly to those in need.

Community Store

Shopping with Dignity

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In April 2010, Grassroot Givers opened a community store located at 26 Swan Street in Albany on the second floor of the Sheridan Hollow Drop-In Center building.

The community store is filled with new or like new donations: clothing for children and adults, accessories, linens, pots, pans and house wares.  Individuals and families who are homeless, living on a limited income or leaving a shelter to move into a new apartment are welcome.

No money is exchanged.  Our monthly shopping guidelines, as well as our registration and check out system, are designed to provide a model for conscientious shopping.  Our staff works closely with customers to help them select the items they need, taking into consideration individual circumstances. Our unique guidelines encourage customers to choose what they need for the month as if they were purchasing the items at a retail store.