Saturday, May 17 at Twin Lakes Church
Raising Over 100,000 Meals For Second Harvest Food Bank
Second Harvest Food Bank will once again benefit from the 4th annual World’s Biggest Garage Sale, being held Saturday May 17th from 8 am‐2 pm at Twin Lakes Church in Aptos. Second Harvest Food Bank serves 200 agencies that provide groceries and meals to families in need throughout Santa Cruz County.
The Worlds Largest Garage Sale returns to Twin Lakes Church.
Sale director, Laurie Schlaepfer, hopes this year will be bigger than ever. “Last year we went beyond our wildest dreams, raising $38,000 for Second Harvest,” says Schlaepfer. “That’s 150,000 meals for Santa Cruz County needy families. We want to beat that this year.” Schlaepfer sees the World’s Biggest Garage Sale as a win‐win event. “People get to clean out their overflowing closets and garages for a good cause. Families on a budget get to find great bargains on things they need. And Second Harvest uses the proceeds to feed needy folks in our county. It’s the ultimate reduce, reuse, recycle!”
“We are truly blessed that Twin Lakes has this event each year, especially as we head into the summer months when local children in need stop receiving a hot meal at school,” said Second Harvest Food Bank Development Director, Steve Bennett. “Everyone at Twin Lakes and in the greater community works so hard to make the WBGS a success, and every year it makes a huge difference in the lives of the working poor in our community.”
If you would like to help:
- Volunteer to help receive/sort donations two weeks before at the times listed below
- Volunteer to work at the sale and help clean up when it’s over
- Donate great stuff! We want clothing (in excellent condition), furniture, housewares, working appliances, gardening things, linens, bedding (please mark sizes), books, movies, flat-screen (only) TVs, seasonal and decorative items, artwork, collectibles, jewelry, sporting goods and any other wonderful things in sellable condition. No mattresses, please.
- Bring boxes, packing materials, and coat hangers starting May 3. We also need your unwanted clothing racks!
- Grab flyers at the info desk to post at work; give to neighbors, friends or family.
- Come and shop on May 17!
The church is accepting donations of sellable goods May 3 to May 15 at 2701 Cabrillo College Drive in Aptos.
Bring during these times to the Bus Barn (behind Monschke Hall)
Saturday, May 3: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. • Sunday, May 4: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
M-F, May 5-9: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. • Saturday, May 10: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. • Sunday, May 11: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
M-TH, May 12-15: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. • Friday, May 16: Accepting Preapproved Furniture Only.
Shop the sale at Twin Lakes Church, 2701 Cabrillo College Dr. in Aptos
Find a bargain, feed a family