Frequently Asked Questions.

  • Contrary to our name, you do NOT have to give in order to take from the Trading Post. Anyone in the WashU community is able to come in and take as much or as little as they want. We do however encourage donations whenever feasible but it is definitely not necessary to come by!

    • Free stuff … duh

    • Saving money from your pocket

    • Preventing items from ending up in landfills

    • Fewer resources are being used for new materials and fewer emissions produced

  • Did you know that alpacas are THE most eco-friendly/sustainable animals? They don’t leave a large environmental impact on the land and are less harmful to the earth than other species of domesticated livestock. They also produce a fantastic renewable resource: fiber! (Golden Touch Naturals, 2020)

    Why wouldn’t we want them to be the face of SWAP?

  • Please see the page that goes further in depth on the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ of donating.

  • Yes, you can. When donating to a 501(c)(3) like SWAP, you are able to get a tax deduction. The purpose of charitable tax reductions is to reduce your taxable income and your tax bill. Click here to fill out the form after donating.

  • Email us at swapstl@gmail.com with questions, we are happy to help!