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Thrift for free at the LU Swap Shop.

The mission of Lehigh University’s Swap Shop is to simultaneously divert clothing waste from landfills while providing free clothing options for members of the Lehigh Community. The Swap Shop aims to encourage sustainability, inclusion, and thrifting. 

The Swap Shop operates similarly to a thrift store but without the financial exchange. Donate your gently-used, unwanted clothing or shop for “new” clothing and other miscellaneous items. 

The Swap Shop is in Room 209 on the second floor of the Office of Sustainability, located at 516 Brodhead Avenue, and is open Monday-Friday from 8-5 pm. The Swap Shop follows the university holiday schedule.

Ways to Get Involved

Students can get involved with the Swap Shop by donating clothes, shopping, or even modeling!

The Swap Shop accepts the following, gently-used, items:

  • clothing

  • shoes

  • accessories (bags, belts, scarves, jewelry, etc)

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Swap Shop located?

The Swap Shop is in Room 209 on the second floor of the Office of Sustainability, located at 516 Brodhead Avenue.

When is the Swap Shop open?

The Swap Shop is open Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, and follows the university schedule.

What can I donate?

You can donate the following, gently-used, items:

  • clothing
  • shoes
  • accessories (bags, belts, scarves, jewelry, etc)
I have some non-clothing items I'd like to donate, can I bring them?

The Swap Shop is intended primarily for clothing. We occasionally accept other small items, such as sheets, frames, or trinkets.

Please ask us about these items first to see if we can accept them.

Do I have to donate something to take something?

No, you do not have to donate anything in order to take an item. That said, the Swap Shop depends on clothing donations so please donate when you can.

How do I contact the Swap Shop?
Can I model for the Swap Shop?

Yes, you can! We are always looking for volunteers to model our clothing. This helps us showcase what is available in-shop on our Instagram. Volunteer to model here.

Upcoming Events

Stay tuned for upcoming events.

Past Events

  • 2021 Grand Reopening
  • 5x10 Sustainability & Fashion on Lehigh Campus
  • 5x10 Sustainability & Fashion on Lehigh Campus
  • 2020 Grand Opening