My friends son Ryan went through the Cook's program and Tony Lavatori was so helpful in getting him…read moreback on his feet , helped him get a job and has now been promoted at the job the free store helped him obtain . Thank you to the Free Store and Tony for helping him get in the program. This changed a young man's life

It is great what they do for the community. We went to a dinner event that funds the eork. This was…read moreat the main iffice and their students didcthe catering. Great all around.

Every year my work votes on volunteering at an organization and we all agreed on the Freestore…read moreFoodbank. For the longest time I've wanted to help and finally got the opportunity to do it. My supervisor set up the date with the coordinator. It's pretty easy, you go online and register. You do have to fill out a waiver, give basic information and Emergency contact. When we got there, I was amazed on how big the building is! This location is fairly new. I believe a year old. Attached with the warehouse is the market where families in need can check in and shop for groceries. This is a non profit organization so any volunteers they can get, is greatly appreciated. The groceries are donated by huge companies. Kroger and Fifth Third Bank play a huge part. You walk into the lobby and sign in. From there our coordinator took us to the back. They split us into two groups. The first half are needed at the registers to check out and bag the families groceries. I was in the group that stocked shelves. Stocked everything to proteins (meats, chicken, fish), vegetables, soda (pop), nuts, canned goods and anything that is shelves need refills. Thank goodness the warehouse had air conditioning. But I love their market! Very open, spacious and shelves are well organized. They keep it super clean. We worked a good three hours and it was worth it. Not only did I give back to the community, I was able to engage and got to know my employees better. At the end, I was tired. I haven't done physical labor since my younger years but I had so much fun and it was worth it. I would definitely do it all over again. I love what this organization stands for.

I came in here to get some groceries and received quick service. There was no line to check in I…read morelike how you shop for your own groceries. The groceries are limited by family not by number of people in your family then in the end they bag everything up for you. You can come once a month and I think it's an amazing resource for people who are struggling or who are trying to get back on their feet.

Great place clean and personnel are very helpful! I would love to volunteer. I enjoy going thereread more

I choose to take most of my clothing and item donations here instead to Goodwill. At Be Concerned,…read moreI feel good knowing I am directly benefitting my lcoal community. There is only one location, which is in Covington, close to the Parish Kitchen, etc. I feel safe dropping off my donations, and I always get a receipt for my taxes. Note that the donation drop-off is behind the building in a parking lot. You have to ring the intercom for service.

Just an amazing place filled with good people helping people like me! So much work goes into the…read morefinished product and service there and they do such a great job.

From the owner: The Foodbank relieves hunger in the community through a network of partner agencies by acquiring…read moreand distributing food.

They keep rearranging the resale store and it is always an improvement. Prices for clothes are…read moregood. Hard-line prices can be a little wonky but usually are very fair.

This is a fantastic local thrift shop. Quality merchandise for fair prices. Friendly staff and…read moresupports a good cause. Recommend.