The overview
To participate in the swap shop, families may bring in gently used school appropriate clothes in exchange for clothes available in the shop, according to an Aug. 22 news release from the district.
Students can also participate through the district’s voucher program, which is where a school counselor or nurse can provide a student with a voucher. The voucher provides five pairs of socks and underwear, one pair of shoes, a jacket and 10 items of clothing, according to the news release.
The details
Clothing to be exchanged or donated can’t have ink, marker or pencil marks, missing buttons, tears or other flaws. In addition, all items must be washed and neatly folded with no missing buttons, tears or any other flaws in the fabric.
The shop accepts only PISD dress code-approved clothing. Donations of lunch kits, backpacks and new or gently worn shoes are welcome. Donations of new socks and underwear are also welcome, the news release notes.
Also of note
The shop will be located at 7343 Bailey Road, Pearland and open at the following times and dates:
- Aug. 19, 6-8 p.m.
- Sept. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Sept. 16, 6-8 p.m.
- Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Oct. 21, 6-8 p.m.
- Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Nov. 18, 6-8 p.m.
- Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Dec. 16, 6-8 p.m.
