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The Free Store provides free clothing, household essentials, and other everyday items to help support the well-being and success of UT students, faculty, and staff.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Free Store provides casual clothing and accessories, UT spirit wear, household and kitchen items, and hygiene items. There is also a Big Orange Pocket Pantry within the space, and all items are available at no cost to UT students, faculty, and staff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

915 22nd Street, Knoxville TN<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hours of Operation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Monday\u2013Friday: Noon\u20134 p.m. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Donations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Free Store is accepting donations at this time. If you have further questions, please contact us at basicneeds@utk.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Accessories (handbags, belts, ties, wallets, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Jewelry (earrings, necklaces, watches, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • UT clothing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Household items<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Kitchen items (pots, pans, plates, silverware, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • New hygiene items (deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, tooth brush, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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