With leftovers from a rummage sale in 1960, First Presbyterian Church of Wichita started Economy Corner Thrift Store. Grace Presbyterian joined the operation in 1962.

Each Monday morning at Grace approximately eight to 10 volunteers price items that have been donated. Items that come from Grace are separated out when sold. Grace receives 45% of the items selling price Fifty-five percent stays with First Presbyterian to pay for utilities, building maintenance, and staff. The profits that Grace receives go to mission or special projects at Grace. In addition to working at Grace on Mondays, our volunteers staff the downtown store three days a week.

You can be part of Economy Corner by donating or by volunteering. To donate, bring items to Grace anytime the church building is open. Drop off items in the Economy Corner donation room in the Southwest corner of the basement. For more information on donations or volunteering, contact the church office, 684-5215.

Items accepted:

• Clothing (adult and children)
• Shoes
• Linens
• Household Items

Items we cannot accept:

• Electronics
• Computers
• TV’s
• Large furniture
• Large Exercise Equipment

Each month on the first Sunday you’re encouraged to take home a re-usable yellow grocery bag, put some non-perishable items in it, and bring it back the next week, or soon thereafter.  In June our contributions go to the Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church food pantry.  All non-perishable food items are welcome, or consider bringing toilet paper.