The Street Store

World’s 1st rent-free, premises-free, free pop-up store for those in need, clothing well over 1 million people to date. SA social change initiative gone global.

[The Street Store @streetstoreorg]

The past few weeks, hundreds of volunteers across South Africa came together to bring The Street Store to life. From setting up, to welcoming guests with dignity and care, every act of generosity made a difference.

Thank you to every volunteer, host and donor who showed up. ❤️

[The Street Store @streetstoreorg]

See pics from Street Store #1105 & #1106 at The Haven Night Shelter and The Salvation Army❤️. Thanks to every volunteer, host & donor who helped bring warmth, dignity and care to our guests.

📸 : https://t.co/3rf5FwsS5v

#TheStreetStore @ZASalvationarmy @SASalvationArmy

[The Street Store @streetstoreorg]

DROP OFFS:
📍JHB – M+C Saatchi Abel, 9 8th Street, Houghton
📍 CT – M+C Saatchi Abel, Media Quarter, 5th Floor, De Waterkant
📩 Struggling to get it to us? Send an email to [email protected]

[The Street Store @streetstoreorg]

Your gym membership is still running, but you’re not? Let your takkies run free again by donating to the Street Store and give your clothes some closure because letting it go looks good on you.

#StreetStore #ClothesForClosure

[The Street Store @streetstoreorg]

The Street Store is featured in Fast Company South Africa penned by Editor in Chief, @wesleydiphoko , having been in conversation with Chairman of The Up&Up Group and Street Store patron, @abelmike

READ: https://t.co/kUOrwNlFIo

#StreetStore #circulareconomy #mindfulgiving

[The Street Store @streetstoreorg]

Drop-offs:
📍 JHB – @mcsaatchiabel , 9 8th Street, Houghton
📍 CT – @mcsaatchiabel , Media Quarter, 5th Floor, De Waterkant

📩 Struggling to get it to us? Send an email to [email protected]

[The Street Store @streetstoreorg]

You finally told your boss how you really feel, but you’re still hanging onto the company fleece? Give your clothes some closure by donating to the Street Store, because letting it go looks good on you.

#StreetStore #ClothesForClosure

[The Street Store @streetstoreorg]

📻: @abelmike , Founder and Patron of The Street Store joined @GugsM on @Radio702 this morning to talk about our upcoming Street Stores.

Have a listen to the interview here: https://t.co/S2oGnXpafp

[The Street Store @streetstoreorg]

This is your sign to clean out your cupboard ❤️
As @abelmike, Co-founder & Patron of The Street Store reminds us clothing is never just clothing.

That jacket you forgot about could mean warmth, dignity and hope for someone else this winter.

📍JHB + CT drop-offs before 22 May

[The Street Store @streetstoreorg]

WINTER STREET STORES ARE COMING🧥✨

This month The Street Store shows up in more places!
📍Johannesburg, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Langeberg, Alberton, Tshwane
📅 Dates: 23 + 30 May
📍 Drop off details below
📩 [email protected]

LETTING GO LOOKS GOOD ON YOU!

[The Street Store @streetstoreorg]

Showing love to our April Street Stores🎉.
- 18 April, the @Heineken_MX team hosted in Toluca
- 27 April, Lewende Woord Kuruman, a church in Kuruman hosted in their community.

Find an upcoming Street Store near you.

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Ph 1: Kuruman, SA
Ph 2: @Heineken_MX

#thestreetstore

[The Street Store @streetstoreorg]

Or send your donation via @TheCourierGuySA Locker using our details below:

* Name: The Street Store
* Email: [email protected]
* Number: 0620018464
* Cape Town locker to send your package to: Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum
* JHB Locker to send your Package to: Engen Iris Motors

[The Street Store @streetstoreorg]

23 May we are bringing warmth to the CT & JHB streets yet again. With winter coming, we know that clothes carry more than just warmth so we ask that you let go of clothing left behind in your closet. Donate these items to our upcoming Street Store

#TheStreetStore #SocialImpact

[The Street Store @streetstoreorg]

We are collecting gently used clothing items for men, women and children. Your gently used clothes and shoes at the back of your wardrobe will keep our patrons warm during the winter months.

Email us on [email protected] for more regarding the Street Store. #streetstore

[The Street Store @streetstoreorg]

The HIGHEST of high fives to our Street Store volunteers in Cape Town and JHB! 🫸🫷

From weeks of sorting + prepping to showing up strong last Saturday — you were the well-oiled machine that made everything possible.

Thank you for your heart, energy + kindness.

#TheStreetStore

[The Street Store @streetstoreorg]

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported #TheStreetStore in JHB & CT! From donating preloved items to sorting, washing + packing thousands of items — you made it happen!

Shoutout to The Up&Up Group, @SASalvationArmy & @HavenNapierstr for hosting us. What a magical day✨

[The Street Store @streetstoreorg]

Just a few days to go! 🎉🛍️

@CapeTalk's Pippa Hudson spoke to #TheStreetStore spokesperson Deborah Whitlock about why this matters for a dignified shopping experience, our Street Store community and our shoppers on the day.

👉 https://t.co/3iZzG13MDE

[The Street Store @streetstoreorg]

DROP OFF POINTS

📍 JHB: M+C Saatchi Abel, 9 8th Street, Houghton
📍 CT: M+C Saatchi Abel, Media Quarter, 5th floor, cnr Somerset & de Smit Street de Waterkant
📍 PUDO Locker: Our details to send your donation to: The Street Store, [email protected], 0620018464

[The Street Store @streetstoreorg]

“Its not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” - Mother Teresa ❤️🤎🖤

In a few days, this blanket will find its next happy place. You can still donate your preloved items for our Street Store on Sat, 6 Dec.

Drop off points in JHB, CT & via Pudo

#StreetStore