Raising Hope Free Store — Local services in Camdenton

Grateful & Appreciative, I frequent this store often. It was a godsend when i first moved here from Florida and we needed lots. As winter approached i knew my family and i would be alright. We would not freeze, as the free store would provide everything we needed: warm clothes, jackets, blankets, etc. Occasionally, while shopping i had company, but usually it's just me shopping for my entire family- so I usually have my arms full or overflowing by the end. But I always follow the rules for what type item and how many items per person & I always make a nice donation when i leave. At the least whatever I can afford at the time; without taking food from my families mouths. But on a recent trip I was 'shamed' by staff when after losing my job, I was unable to make a donation, unlike Every other occasion I had gone there, and I felt ashamed and was very embarassed. But I will be back next month and will make up for it then. People remember..."Don't Judge..." and please do not make...

It felt as though I was seen as someone who didn’t need things for my child because some of the things I had picked out such as clothes, disappeared and were not with the rest of the items I had picked out when I returned home, just because you say your child is __ old doesn’t mean that they are currently at that size. My baby was 4 months at this particular time and was still in NB size onsies, (born premie 4lbs & 11 inches long) the volunteers shouldn’t go medling with what people say they need because I truly needed the onsies I had found for my baby, (0-3 & 3mo sizes) but they were sneakily taken from me very wrongfully, I was utterly disgusted by this incident. & reading all the wonderful reviews by others it breaks my heart that their compassion was outstanding but my experience was highly egregious. What kind of place that wants to “help” actually takes away from those who don’t have it. Also I received a horrifying attitude from 3/4 volunteers I had spoke to....

I'm new to the area so I was Very Lucky to find, on the day before Thanksgiving a local food Pantry. A friend had come with to show me the way & asked if we could stop by. Just popped in to see what it was all about. In less than a minute I was given an microwave/ toaster oven, an electric heater & a beautiful brand new sweater!! ALL MINE. In the amount of time it took me to spot the things that I Truly needed to make staying in a travel trailer livable I was blessed & given them. Happy Holidays Camdenton & Thank you for...