Due to unexpected construction delays, Mothers Helping Mothers will be closed Thursday evening and Friday for donations and client appointments. If you had an appointment scheduled, please check your text messages and email for important updates and rescheduling information.
Our goal is to offer a warm, welcoming, and judgment-free space while lifting financial burdens. Our Free Store is designed to feel like a boutique—organized by size, category, and season—so families can shop with dignity and ease.
Supporting Families in Sarasota and Manatee County by building resiliency, self-sufficiency, and stability since 1990.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and 1st Saturday of the month between 8:30am – 1pm.
MOTHERS HELPING MOTHERS, INC. IS A 501(c)(3) ORGANIZATION-FEDERAL TAX I.D. #65-0416462. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE AS ALLOWED BY LAW. “A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION #CH16578 AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FEE 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE AND AT www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. “THIS ORGANIZATION RETAINS 100% OF ALL CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED.
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*You do NOT need an appointment to request assistance for resources, referrals, or emergencies. Click the Assistance Request link to reach us for those issues.
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Who Can Be a Client
Must live in Sarasota or Manatee County
Have custody of children under 18 or be pregnant (must bring proof of children/pregnancy at your first visit only)
Pregnant? Shopping for baby items starts 60 days before due date only
Bring ID/passport to each appointment
About Your Visit
Appointment required (no walk-ins)
Shop once every 4 months
Only you, spouse, and registered children may shop (no guests)
40 minutes per visit to shop
Item limits apply — shop for your family only
Free childcare is provided on most days
Baby Items – New Baby Items are only provided 60 days before delivery date!
New Clients book an appointment and shop can shop within 60 days of delivery.
Returning Clients – If you’re within 60 days of your due date, and it’s not time to return, you can book an appointment for just ‘Baby Only Items’. If it’s been 4+ months since your last visit, just schedule a regular appointment to shop the whole store plus get your baby items.
The special Baby Only Items appointment won’t affect regular clients scheduled return date.
Appointments & Cancellations
Returning too early? Your appointment will be canceled & you will need to reschedule
Times available every 15 minutes – Book only one slot on your desired day
Enter name exactly as it is on your ID + correct email/phone
No Show Policy: 1 free miss. After that, a missed appointment will be counted as a visit and you won’t be able to return for 4 more months.
Click here to cancel or reschedule your existing appointment.
👇 Click below to book your appointment once you’ve read the full policy.
