5 Reasons to Shop at the Cougar Free Store
Check out this catalog of must-have items available at the Cougar Free Store! It's a sustainable way to secure all of your needs at zero cost!
by Jaslyn Williams
What can you find at the Cougar Free Store? With a one-of-a-kind catalog for all your needs, the Free Store offers a sustainable way to shop at zero cost! And, with a donate-and-recycle service for the campus, it engages the entire College of Charleston community – alumni, faculty, staff and students.
Stop by the Free Store (207 Calhoun St.) to find the resources you need today. Here’s just a few reasons for shopping at the Cougar Free Store.
Dressing the Part
Get fashion forward with seasonal clothing rotations! Jessica Gabell, an environmental geosciences and environmental and sustainable studies double-major who serves as Free Store manager and reuse lead, takes pride in curating collections of holiday designs or homecoming pride, with trending brands like Urban Outfitters, The Gap and Banana Republic on the racks. And, with business professional selections from loafers and pumps to neutral button-down shirts and blouses, you can find something to wear to interviews, too!
Cleaning Up Your Act
It’s easy to mindful choices while staying squeaky clean with the Free Store, which houses the alumni-funded Wake Refill Station. Wake offers a wide array of toiletries, including lotion, hand soap, conditioner and shampoo bars. But it doesn’t stop with personal hygiene! Household cleaning products are also readily available, with glass containers that can be filled with organic all-purpose cleaners. Also: GenCo detergent sheets are dispensed with the wave of a hand!
Cooking with Gas
A treasure trove of kitchenware awaits students looking to hone their culinary skills. Find a mix of pots and pans of all shapes and sizes to meet your cooking needs at the Cougar Free Store. A multicolored collection of plates, cups and bowls are perfect for a dinner party, along with serving dishes and ladles and tongs in all shapes and sizes!
Learning Your Way
The Free Store relieves last-minute supply costs with a wide selection of binders, pencils, markers and loose paper. Sometimes, you can even find items specific to your major – for example, studio arts supplies like drawing boards and sketchpads, or biology class necessities like textbooks or lab equipment.
Making Your Space
Mix and match a Pinterest-worthy bedspread together with a variety of bed linens, throw pillows, lamps and art! These personalization options don’t just make a residence hall feel like home, but also guarantee support for CofC’s circular economy by making sure no stuffed animal, bed riser or full-length mirror goes unloved!
Jaslyn Williams is a freshman from Columbia, South Carolina, with interests in advertising and narrative design. As a Cohort 6 member of the 1967 Legacy Scholars, she is double-majoring in communication and African American studies, with a minor in writing, rhetoric and publication.
