Mutual Aid
Markets
Our mutual aid markets are the heart and soul of what we do. Open to the public 5 days a week, out upfront pod markets provide fresh produce, pantry items, pet food, clothing, hygiene and books to the public under our Alternative Economy: pay what you can- take what you need. Whether you’re contributing by volunteering, donating, or just being a friendly neighbor, all of our items are free of barriers! We don’t require any fuss when it comes to access.
MARKET HOURS
Mondays:
CLOSED
Tuesdays:
10:00am - 4:00pm
*Wednesdays:
10:00am - 7:00pm
Thursdays:
CLOSED
Fridays:
10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturdays:
10:00am -1:00pm
*Sundays:
10:00am -1:00pm
Don't miss El Puestecito, our vibrant weekly night market every Wednesday night from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
The Bodega is open for donations on:
*Wednesdays - 10:00am-7:00pm
*Sundays - 10:00am-1:00pm
Please only donate during these periods by leaving your items in the blue donation bin. We cannot accept anything outside of our donation hours. When donating make sure your items are clean in gently used condition. We are a small mutual aid market and would like to reduce the amount of trash that is produced through unusable donations.
PLEASE DO NOTE LEAVE ANY DONATIONS IN OR NEAR THE BODEGA OUTSIDE OF DONATION HOURS.
When taking items from the bodega, please only take what you need. We serve a lot of community members and would like if everyone had access to the items that are donated.
Please be courteous and help keep the bodega tidy when using the space.
CSA BOXES
Our community supported agriculture box contains a combination of fresh vegetables and food from our partners in food justice. Every week we distribute at least 30 boxes to the public under our alternative economy. Sign ups start at 10:30 and distro begins around 11:30. Our boxes are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, but once you’re signed in you’re free to explore the farm, enjoy yoga, or pet the goats! We’ll make sure nobody takes your spot Thank you to Pomona fridge and our harvest team for making every Sunday run smoothly.
PANTRY POD
Our pantry pod has free farm fresh vegetables from Lopez Urban Farm, home of Pomona Fridge, home of the Pet Pantry co ran by Western University, pantry staples and food provided by our partners in food justice.
ACCEPTABLE DONATION ITEMS:
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GENTLY USED CLOTHING
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GENTLY USED SHOES
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BOOKS
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UNOPENED HYGIENE PRODUCTS
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DIAPERS AND WIPES
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LIGHTLY USED BAGS AND ACCESSORIES
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NEW OR GENTLY USED ART SUPPLIES
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NEW PACKS OF MEN'S/WOMEN'S UNDERWEAR
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CLEAN PAIRS OF SOCKS
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GENTLY USED COATS AND WINTER CLOTHING
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CLEAN BLANKETS
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FRESH FOOD
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PET FOOD
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WATER
UNACCEPTABLE DONATION ITEMS:
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TOYS
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ELECTRONICS
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PILLOWS
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FURNITURE
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STROLLERS
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CARSEATS
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CRIBS
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DIRTY OR DAMAGED CLOTHES
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OPEN OR USED HYGIENE PRODUCTS
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LARGE HOUSEWARE
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HOMEMADE FOOD
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FOOD PAST EXPIRATION DATE
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SPOILED FOOD
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ALCOHOL
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LEFTOVERS
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