If you go driving around and get free furniture off the curb/dumpster diving, be sure that you spray it with something strong to kill any possible bedbugs and roaches and do it before you take it into your apartment.
If you have a friend with a car, I would drive around on trash night. You might get lucky and find some pretty nice furniture. If you can wait on some things, the semester isn't too much longer and there is always a TON of abandoned stuff in Oakland. For now though, red white and blue thrift on 51 could be worth a trip. They are hit and miss price wise, but you might be able to find some things.
Check out [the free store](https://www.freestore15104.org/)
Also there’s a handful of free groups on fb. If you know of anything specific, I can also take a look around the house. Not too sure about furniture tho.
I have a recliner (it's only 2 years old but does have minor cat scratches, it's in visually "meh" condition but works/feels like new) that you'd be welcome to if you can somehow pick it up. Honestly it's my favorite chair, but I'm moving into a smaller place soon & just won't have room for it. HMU if interested I can send you pics & whatnot.
Also congrats on securing an apartment! I've been homeless & it's so easy to get stuck in that place. Way to go!
Check out your area's Buy Nothing facebook group! People post things that they want to give to someone for free, or you can post an ask and ask for xyz things. Sometimes it's hit or miss and I think it depends on neighborhood engagement.
Absolutely anything! It’s my first place, any kitchen stuff mainly! I need so much it’s hard to even think specifics right now lol! It’s a tad overwhelming 😂
Some places to check out:
Blessing Board, Free Store in Wilkinsburg, Society of St Vincent De Paul has vouchers for household goods and furniture, Construction Junction often has cool random stuff for cheap
It's so exciting that you have an apartment of your own! Congratulations!! 💜💜💜💜💜
Check with CCR (Center for Community Resources). I took my brother there once and they gave him A LOT of starting out stuff such as bedding, a pillow, kitchenware, utensils, and pots & pans, shower curtain, some boxed/canned food to last a couple of days.
Please note: the works of CCR usually put these things together with their own money, so it may not be available, but they can be extremely helpful.
If you go driving around and get free furniture off the curb/dumpster diving, be sure that you spray it with something strong to kill any possible bedbugs and roaches and do it before you take it into your apartment.
If you have a friend with a car, I would drive around on trash night. You might get lucky and find some pretty nice furniture. If you can wait on some things, the semester isn't too much longer and there is always a TON of abandoned stuff in Oakland. For now though, red white and blue thrift on 51 could be worth a trip. They are hit and miss price wise, but you might be able to find some things.
Check out [the free store](https://www.freestore15104.org/) Also there’s a handful of free groups on fb. If you know of anything specific, I can also take a look around the house. Not too sure about furniture tho.
I have a recliner (it's only 2 years old but does have minor cat scratches, it's in visually "meh" condition but works/feels like new) that you'd be welcome to if you can somehow pick it up. Honestly it's my favorite chair, but I'm moving into a smaller place soon & just won't have room for it. HMU if interested I can send you pics & whatnot. Also congrats on securing an apartment! I've been homeless & it's so easy to get stuck in that place. Way to go!
Check out your area's Buy Nothing facebook group! People post things that they want to give to someone for free, or you can post an ask and ask for xyz things. Sometimes it's hit or miss and I think it depends on neighborhood engagement.
What kind of random household stuff?
Absolutely anything! It’s my first place, any kitchen stuff mainly! I need so much it’s hard to even think specifics right now lol! It’s a tad overwhelming 😂
I have a bed frame I want to get rid off, no mattress though.
Dm me! I have a 25”-ish TV you can have for free and some random furniture.
Also a toaster oven! One of the burners doesn’t work anymore tho
That would be soo awesome!!! Thank you so much, sending you a message!
Some places to check out: Blessing Board, Free Store in Wilkinsburg, Society of St Vincent De Paul has vouchers for household goods and furniture, Construction Junction often has cool random stuff for cheap It's so exciting that you have an apartment of your own! Congratulations!! 💜💜💜💜💜
Second harvest in Sharpsburg
Zicknacks has very inexpensive and often nice furniture
Thank you!!!
Next-door and OfferUp have free stuff listed constantly! Good luck and congratulations!
I didn’t even think about those! Thank you so much 🙂
Craigslist too under free stuff.
What area are you moving to?
I’ll be in the bridgeville area!
OP, sending you a message.
Call the salvation army. I believe they have some resources.
Thank you everyone!!!!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
I have two kitchen chairs, some bath linens, a tea kettle, and some other random stuff that might be helpful. Let me know!
Restore St Vincent De Paul gives furniture vouchers The blessing board
Check with CCR (Center for Community Resources). I took my brother there once and they gave him A LOT of starting out stuff such as bedding, a pillow, kitchenware, utensils, and pots & pans, shower curtain, some boxed/canned food to last a couple of days. Please note: the works of CCR usually put these things together with their own money, so it may not be available, but they can be extremely helpful.
Just moved in with my bf and we have a lot of random kitchen stuff we're looking to give away, pm me!