The Street Store

The Street Store The Street Store, the world’s first rent-free, premises-free, free pop-up store for those in need, clothing well over 1 million people to date.

South African social change initiative gone global.

Every country has a lot of have-nots. But also has a lot of haves. But how do we remind the haves, that the have-nots need help? We need a middle ground, so we’re taking to the street. The Street Store. Made just out of posters, you hang up donated clothes and drop shoes into boxes, then the homeless help themselves

Because you have something the homeless don’t; clothes you choose not to wear.

29/05/2026

Last week was one for the books, 6 Street Stores hosted across South Africa, and 5 more are happening tomorrow. We’re grateful and deeply inspired to see Street Stores flourishing in communities around the world!

Stay glued to our platforms because a Street Store could be coming near you!

www.thestreetstore.org

29/05/2026
29/05/2026
27/05/2026
Last Saturday, Street Store #1105 and #1106 came to life at The Haven Night Shelter WO Cape Town in Greenpoint and Sal...
27/05/2026

Last Saturday, Street Store #1105 and #1106 came to life at The Haven Night Shelter WO Cape Town in Greenpoint and Salvation Army Southern Africa Territory in Braamfontein.

Across both cities, our teams, volunteers and hosts brought warmth, dignity and care to crisp winter mornings - creating welcoming spaces for guests to shop with choice and dignity.

Each pop-up store was filled through the generosity of donations received from individuals, partners and communities who chose to let go of clothing that could make a meaningful difference in someone else’s life.

Thank you to every volunteer, donor and partner who helped make these Street Stores possible.

VIEW GALLERY: https://www.thestreetstore.org/gallery

Siyabonga. Rea leboga. Baie dankie. 🙏

27/05/2026
21/05/2026

Your gym membership is still running, but you’re not? Let your takkies run free again by donating to the Street Store and give your clothes some closure because letting it go looks good on you.

DROP OFFS:
📍 JHB – M+C Saatchi Abel, 9 8th Street, Houghton
📍 CT – M+C Saatchi Abel, Media Quarter, 5th Floor, De Waterkant

📩 Struggling to get it to us? Send an email to [email protected]

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDGrace Aid is looking for volunteers in the Mount Edgecombe area to help sort & pack clothing in prepar...
20/05/2026

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Grace Aid is looking for volunteers in the Mount Edgecombe area to help sort & pack clothing in preparation for a Street Store.

"The most scalable ideas are often not the most technologically sophisticated. They are the ones simple enough for anyon...
20/05/2026

"The most scalable ideas are often not the most technologically sophisticated. They are the ones simple enough for anyone, anywhere, to adopt."

The Street Store is featured in Fast Company South Africa penned by Editor in Chief, Wesley Diphoko, having been in conversation with Chairman of The Up&Up Group and Street Store patron, Mike Abel.

READ: https://fastcompany.co.za/business/2026-05-20-street-store-an-idea-conceived-to-change-access-to-clothing-for-everyone/

Volunteers collect donated clothing, organize it neatly on hangers and temporary displays, and create a pop-up retail-like experience on sidewalks, streets, or community venues. Those in need are then invited to “shop” for free. They browse,choose and decide.

19/05/2026

They moved on, yet you’re still holding on their sweater? It’s time to let it go. Donate to the Street Store and give your clothes some closure because letting it go looks good on you.

DROP OFFS:
📍 JHB – M+C Saatchi Abel, 9 8th Street, Houghton
📍 CT – M+C Saatchi Abel, Media Quarter, 5th Floor, De Waterkant

📩 Struggling to get it to us? Send an email to [email protected]

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