Clothing Exchange reopens on limited basis

CHENEY – The Community Clothing Exchange has reopened for business — at least temporarily.

In a May 27 news release, Clothing Exchange Director Connie Oakes said they will be opening on two separate Wednesdays this month, June 3 and June 17. The release was too late for publication in the May 29 Cheney Free Press.

Oakes said they will continue to be open every other week through the summer months, although volunteers will be there likely on a weekly basis to keep the Exchange stocked and cleaned.

“I’ll have our hours posted so that people know,” she added.

The Clothing Exchange will be observing social distancing protocols regarding limiting any spread of the coronavirus by restricting entry to no more than three customers at a time, unless customers are in the same household. All customers must wear masks, as will volunteers.

“We have set up the check in / check out process to allow minimal contact between customers and volunteer workers,” Oakes added.

The Clothing Exchange is accepting donations, and all such items will be sprayed with disinfectant before distribution. Additionally, Exchange tables and doors will be disinfected multiple times throughout the day.

The Cheney Community Clothing Exchange is typically open each Wednesday from noon – 6 p.m., and the last Monday of each month from 4 – 7 p.m. It is located at 620 3rd Street between the Cheney Outreach and Cheney Food Bank.

“The Cheney Clothing Exchange is appreciative of your support and patience during this time,” Oakes added in the release.

John McCallum can be reached at [email protected].