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FREE(ing) the NEED

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FREE the NEED is a community based all-volunteer nonprofit corporation dedicated to the distribution of surplus food and clothing to families in need in both San Francisco, Oakland and Siskiyou County. We began operations in June of 1989 with a group of friends who were interested in improving the welfare of others in their area.
In San Francisco you can volunteer at food day, helping to pack donated surplus food into boxes and hand them out in the Mission District. We also hold monthly $1.00 clothing sales to raise money to support our programs.
In Siskiyou County we hold a bi-monthly food program and are currently grant writing to expand our Back-to-School Giveaway and purchase a new (used) vehicle. If you are interested in finding out more, or donating your surplus time, money or love, please message us.
You can also visit the FREE the NEED Website.

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$1 Clothing Sales

About once a month FREE the NEED holds a $1 Clothing Sale in San Francisco to raise money to support our programs.  Most of the clothes are gently used, and some items are new with the tags still...
Posted by on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:13:00 GMT

Back-to-School Sponsors

The ones who made the Back-to-School Giveaway possible through their donations of time, surplus and love.  Thank You!  If you don't know of these musicians, visit their pages cuz we love em!...
Posted by on Sun, 09 Dec 2007 11:38:00 GMT

100 Kids!

100 children and teens who live along the Klamath River in Siskiyou County received school supplies at the 5th annual Back-to-School Giveaway this Saturday. Their shopping experience included&nbs...
Posted by on Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:41:00 GMT

Given it all away...

Each fall FREE the NEED produces the Back-to-School Giveaway, a one-day free store aimed at supporting familes in need to prepare their children and teens for the coming school year.  In the...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:56:00 GMT

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Oktoberfest FUNdraiser

FREE the NEED would like to thank everyone who participated in our 2nd Annual Oktoberfest FUNdraiser at the Speakeasy Brewery.  The event was a huge success thanks to all of you who attended and ...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:15:00 GMT

Volunteer for Oktoberfest!

We are looking for people who are interested in volunteering at Oktoberfest.  You can help set up, decorate, prepare and serve food, clean up, etc.  Contact us if you are interested.
Posted by on Sun, 17 Sep 2006 10:19:00 GMT

Just some of the prizes you can WIN at Oktoberfest!

We will be adding more items as they are donated. If you have a product or service you would like to contribute, please let us know! $100 Gift Certificate from One Market Family Pass from the Explorit...
Posted by on Mon, 11 Sep 2006 08:32:00 GMT

Designated Drivers

Yes, Oktoberfest is going to be the party of the year for the deal of the century.  We do want to encourage you to enjoy Oktoberfest to your fullest capabilities AND we want to encourage (insist ...
Posted by on Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:27:00 GMT