Neighbors across Phoenix are listing a range of free items this week, from costume-ready military pins and patches to larger pieces of furniture that require disassembly and a truck to haul. The offerings include pantry items, bulk yogurt and snack packs, storage solutions, exercise equipment, a refrigerator in need of repair, a partially broken robot vacuum, and a litter of kittens with their mother. Most items are described as used and in varying conditions; anyone interested should reach out promptly because free listings often move fast.
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Small collectibles and household bundles are among the easier pickups. One resident posted a mix of Canadian military pins and patches that could serve collectors or be repurposed for costumes or display. Another listing groups several household items together — an outdoor mat, a lunch box, a box of canned and boxed food, and a Swiffer mop — described as being in good used condition. For those needing footwear, a set of men’s shoes in roughly sizes 10.5 to 11 is available; the poster requests proof of repairs or cleaning otherwise they plan to donate the shoes to charity, so clarify that requirement before arranging pickup.
Moving supplies and organizational gear are also being given away. Multiple cardboard moving and shipping boxes — including medium Home Depot boxes and Amazon boxes, some flat-packed and some already assembled — are free to take for packing, mailing or storage use. A four-tier Craftsman plastic garage storage shelf is offered with all pieces included; it snaps together and can be taken apart quickly, making it suitable for garage, laundry room or shed use. These items are listed as used but in good shape and are practical for anyone preparing to move or trying to organize a home on short notice.
Larger appliances and electronics appear as well, though several require repair or are being offered for parts. A GE Profile side-by-side refrigerator located in Anthem is listed as not working; the owner believes the issue may be a faulty circuit board and emphasizes that the unit must be picked up. Interested parties are advised they will need help and a truck to move this refrigerator. A Hiboy S2 Pro electric scooter is posted as not turning on, with the rest of the scooter described as functioning; the listing language asks for offers so check whether it’s truly free before you go. A robot vacuum/mop combo is being offered for free despite a broken mop-tray sensor and a rusted magnet that cracked the cover — the vacuum portion still works and other components may be salvageable for parts or repair.
Food donations and community resources are included in the week's roundups. Large quantities of dairy items are available from Westown Villas: one posting offers 48 four‑ounce cups of Activia yogurt, and another lists a dairy snack box of twelve 5.3-ounce containers. As always with perishable goods, potential takers should confirm expiration dates and bring a cooler when traveling a distance. Also circulating in the community is a flyer listing local community fridges with addresses, hours and guidance for residents seeking free food; the flyer is presented as a local resource offering "Comida Gratis / Free Food."
Flyer for Phoenix community fridges listing addresses, hours and guidance — a local resource offering 'Comida Gratis / Free Food' to residents.
Pet adopters are being sought for a household of cats found outside. One listing describes five kittens — four females and one male — plus their mother in Cheatham Farms South in Laveen. The kittens are reportedly litter-trained and eating well, but the mother is said not to be doing well and the family that found them already has two cats and two dogs, prompting the search for adopters. Anyone considering adopting should be prepared for the ongoing responsibilities of pet ownership, including food and veterinary care.
Furniture and heavier items round out the offerings. A wooden side table with a bottom shelf, sized at 22 by 24 by 12 inches, is listed as sturdy and suitable for a small painting or refinishing project. An elegant wooden king bed frame with a carved headboard is available from a household in Pinnacle at Union Hills, but the person giving it away notes that the recipient must disassemble, load and move the frame themselves and should plan for tools and an extra set of hands. Exercise equipment includes a full set of Bowflex weight plates — about 20 plates at roughly 5 pounds apiece, totaling close to 100 pounds — advertised as "no holds" and requiring that the taker collect the entire set at once.
Those interested in any of these items should contact the person who posted the listing for the most current information. Several posts emphasize that items are free only if taken all at once or that pickup is required at a specific location; some listings also carry notes about condition, potential repair needs, or the requirement that a vehicle large enough to transport the item be arranged by the taker. Availability can change quickly — an item listed as free may already have been claimed by the time you inquire — so confirm pickup arrangements and any special instructions directly with the poster before heading out.
Complementing the neighbor listings and community fridges, Native American Connections continues regular free food distributions across Phoenix, providing pre-packed bags with the next events scheduled for August 11 and 27. (@NAC_Phoenix)
Native American Connections’ twice-monthly free food distributions take place at Stepping Stone Place, 1311 N. 14th St., Phoenix 85006 — generally on the 2nd Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the 4th Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; the August 11 and August 27 events follow that schedule and typically provide one pre-packed bag per individual or family member.