Junior League of Raleigh’s Bargain Box Announces New Stock for Spring and Summer

RALEIGH, March 6, 2017:  On Monday, March 6, 2017, The Junior League of Raleigh’s Bargain Box will open at 1:30 p.m. to introduce its newest seasonal inventory for Spring. Twice a year, volunteers from the Junior League of Raleigh conduct “Turnstock” at the Bargain Box. This means all inventory of apparel, shoes and accessories is turned over for the new season. Regular customers typically line up in advance to search for bargains in the family oriented store. The store continues to receive new merchandise daily.

Since opening in 1951, the Bargain Box has contributed more than $1 million to the League’s efforts.  Proceeds from Bargain Box support the community work of the Junior League of Raleigh, including such programs as Aventwest Children’s Mentoring, Backpack Buddies, Boys & Girls Clubs of Wake County, Communities in Schools, Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, Helping Horse, InterAct, SAFEChild and StepUp Ministry. Additionally, the Bargain Box serves the community directly by donating thousands of dollars-worth of merchandise to families and individuals in need through the Junior League’s Bargain Bucks voucher program. Additionally, the Bargain Box serves the community directly by donating thousands of dollars-worth of merchandise to families and individuals in need through the Junior League’s Bargain Bucks voucher program. The Bargain Box is dedicated to providing clothing, accessories and household items to those in need.

Located in the heart of the historic Cameron Village shopping center at 401 Woodburn Road, Bargain Box is open 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Donations are accepted daily.

Lucera Parker, store manager at the Bargain Box comments, “The Bargain Box has been a thrift shopper’s haven in the central Raleigh area for 65 years, featuring clothing, accessories and shoes for the whole family, housewares, books and more.”  The Bargain Box is dedicated to providing clothing, accessories and household items to those in need. Customers range from youth shopping on their own for the first time, to seasoned citizens who’ve been Bargain Box customers since they were teens. Our merchandise selection changes daily – you never know what treasure you will find at the Bargain Box.

To learn more about the Junior League of Raleigh and the Bargain Box visit jlraleigh.org.

About the Junior League of Raleigh:

The Junior League of Raleigh, which has more than 1,600 members, is the local chapter of the Association of Junior Leagues International, an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. To learn more about the Junior League of Raleigh, visit jlraleigh.org.