Zero Budget Thrift (Swap, Don't Shop! Free Store For All)

✨ Event Description Zero Budget Thrift is a community swap event happening at La Cocina in New Brunswick, NJ on October 24, 2026, from 3 PM to 7 PM. Here, you can trade clothes, accessories, and books without spending a dime. It’s a free store setup where the idea is to swap instead of shop, encouraging sustainable shopping habits.

🔍 What to Expect

• 👚 Clothes swap: Bring your gently used clothes and exchange them for something new to you.
• 🎒 Accessories exchange: Find or trade bags, jewelry, and other accessories at no cost.
• 📚 Book exchange: Swap books with others to refresh your reading list without buying new ones.
• 🏠 Venue: The event takes place at La Cocina, located at 367 Somerset St in New Brunswick.
• 🤝 Community vibe: Organized by @zaha.cc with collaborators like food notbombs.newbrunswick and mutualaidcollectivenj.
• 🎟️ Free entry: No tickets required, and participation is free for everyone.
• 🕒 Timeframe: The event runs from mid-afternoon into early evening, perfect for a relaxed swap session.

ℹ️ Good to Know

Collaborators include local groups supporting mutual aid and sustainability efforts, making it a community-driven event focused on sharing and reusing.