Local Nonprofit Kids Market To Host 40th Kids Market Oct. 19

October 9, 2024 at 5:13 p.m.
Pictured is a previous Kids Market. Photo Provided.
Pictured is a previous Kids Market. Photo Provided.

By Staff Report

On Oct. 19, Kids Market, a local nonprofit, will host their 40th children’s consignment sale.
It will be held at the Gordon Health and Wellness Center, 100 Publishers Drive, Winona Lake, on the campus of Grace College. The sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and then the remaining items will be half off from 1 to 4 p.m., according to a provided news release.
The public sale on Oct. 19, will focus on fall/winter clothing with newborn to teen sizes available, and maternity clothes – all in gently used or even new condition. Shoes and boots range from newborn through adult sizes. Shoppers will also find books, toys, games, puzzles, pack-n-plays, highchairs, strollers, bikes, outdoor toys, bedding, nursery decor, and more. Items are priced affordably for a quick sale. The event has grown to having over 400 consignors, so there will be a lot of areas to shop. Shoppers are encouraged to bring a laundry basket to carry items they wish to purchase, stated the release.
“Kids Market has been a big part of our family as we have consigned, shopped, and volunteered for 17 years. It’s exciting to see how the sale continues to grow and how it’s making an impact on our community. The sale is successful thanks to our committed consignors, shoppers, and volunteers. Because of them, Kids Market has provided over $430,000 to 46 different area organizations in Kosciusko County since 2001,” said April Nelson, Kids Market board member.
Not only are the area organizations benefiting from the biannual sales, but consignors earn 66% of what they price their items. Kids Market uses the remaining 34% to cover the event overhead expenses, most importantly the grants and vouchers. Getting setup to be a consignor is an easy process, see the Kids Market website for details at www.kidsmarketinc.com.
Each sale takes over 200 volunteers to keep it running smoothly. Volunteers sign up for a four-hour shift throughout the different stages of the sale. Whether it’s setting up, receiving consigned items, stocking, working the sale, taking down the infrastructure of the sale or loading donations there is a place for you to serve. There are a variety of shifts and various jobs sitting to standing. Check the link on their website if you would like to help this sale.

On Oct. 19, Kids Market, a local nonprofit, will host their 40th children’s consignment sale.
It will be held at the Gordon Health and Wellness Center, 100 Publishers Drive, Winona Lake, on the campus of Grace College. The sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and then the remaining items will be half off from 1 to 4 p.m., according to a provided news release.
The public sale on Oct. 19, will focus on fall/winter clothing with newborn to teen sizes available, and maternity clothes – all in gently used or even new condition. Shoes and boots range from newborn through adult sizes. Shoppers will also find books, toys, games, puzzles, pack-n-plays, highchairs, strollers, bikes, outdoor toys, bedding, nursery decor, and more. Items are priced affordably for a quick sale. The event has grown to having over 400 consignors, so there will be a lot of areas to shop. Shoppers are encouraged to bring a laundry basket to carry items they wish to purchase, stated the release.
“Kids Market has been a big part of our family as we have consigned, shopped, and volunteered for 17 years. It’s exciting to see how the sale continues to grow and how it’s making an impact on our community. The sale is successful thanks to our committed consignors, shoppers, and volunteers. Because of them, Kids Market has provided over $430,000 to 46 different area organizations in Kosciusko County since 2001,” said April Nelson, Kids Market board member.
Not only are the area organizations benefiting from the biannual sales, but consignors earn 66% of what they price their items. Kids Market uses the remaining 34% to cover the event overhead expenses, most importantly the grants and vouchers. Getting setup to be a consignor is an easy process, see the Kids Market website for details at www.kidsmarketinc.com.
Each sale takes over 200 volunteers to keep it running smoothly. Volunteers sign up for a four-hour shift throughout the different stages of the sale. Whether it’s setting up, receiving consigned items, stocking, working the sale, taking down the infrastructure of the sale or loading donations there is a place for you to serve. There are a variety of shifts and various jobs sitting to standing. Check the link on their website if you would like to help this sale.

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