Please scroll our page to learn more about our history, what and how to donate, volunteer and shop, and community organizations our store supports.
How to donate
The donation bin is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 4:00 pm, and Sunday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The drop-off bin is located inside the front doors beside the elevator.
We accept the following gently used items:
- Art supplies
- Artwork
- Books
- Clothing (please no stains or rips)
- Comforters
- Decorative pillows
- Household (dinnerware, bakeware, glasses, coffee makers, utensils, pots and pans...)
- Kids books
- Knapsacks
- Knick knacks, fun, unique, and cool stuff!
- Lamps
- Linens
- Luggage
- Office supplies
- Purses
- Shoes
- Towels
- Toys
- Wool/yarn
Current wish list
We are currently seeking items such as:
- Baby clothes
- Double and queen size comforters
- Household such as kitchen items like pots and pans, small side lamps, knickknacks
- Kids’ toys and crafts
- Summer wear
We do not accept:
- Appliances
- Bike helmets, tires
- Furniture, beds
- High chairs, car seats, strollers
- Playpens, exersaucers, cribs
Please consider recycling larger items to:
Salvation Army, ReStore Habitat, Value Village, or other thrift stores.
When are we open?
We are not open for walk-ins, please book an appointment. While we are restocking over the summer, we are offering one-on-one private shopping bookings Monday through Friday from 10 am - 2 pm. Early evenings and Saturday mornings can be arranged for a private Shopping Spree for a group of 5 to 10 people.
If you would like to book a private shopping day, or inquire about dates and inventory availability, please send us an email at nearlynewshop@lansingchurch.com, or click the button below.
Volunteering
Do you or a friend love to organize, create displays, sort donations, price items, research items, or working with cash? We have volunteer spaces available Monday to Friday between 10:00 and 2:00. Please fill out the Google Form by clicking the button below.
About Us
‘The Nearly New Shoppe’ was created by Faye Otty in 1978, in response to a community need for quality used clothing. It starts off small, every Wednesday, within Lansing Church’s old Sanctuary, with volunteers assisting with set-up and take-down.
Within 3 months, it grows significantly to include housewares, jewelry and children’s toys! Volunteers build wooden tables and displays for the clothing and stands for the hanging jewelry. More volunteers come on board to help sort, store and create displays.
In June 2025, we start personal shopping appointments. Nearly New is going strong, with its largest sales to date and a roster of over 30 volunteers!
