Totally Free Clothes Store

In this Community Spotlight, Braxton talks with Melanie Burr, leader of the Totally Free Clothing Store in Shelby, NC—a volunteer-run ministry providing free clothes, accessories, and essentials to anyone in need. Melanie shares how she stepped in to keep the store open after COVID, expanding to a larger space and serving the community through God’s provision. From helping the homeless and disaster survivors to supporting foster families, the store has become a place of hope, prayer, and practical help. She explains how the store operates without paid staff, relies on donations and fundraisers, and is now preparing to open a thrift store to help cover expenses. Melanie also invites volunteers to join in serving, from sorting donations to packing backpacks for school kids, demonstrating how one act of faith can make a big difference in a community.

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