Bethel’s Basement Blessings free shopping event will be held 2-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 and Wednesday, April 16, and from 2-5 p.m. Thursday, April 17 at Bethel Covenant Church (W8504 County Road KK, Ellsworth).

People are invited to shop each month for clothes and items their families need. Inventory is always changing and always free. Items available include clothing, toys, household items, blankets and more.

Those interested in donating items can do so noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 13. If possible, separate and mark sizes on bags and boxes: Baby (0-24 months), kids (2T-16), women’s or men’s. Donation needs include new or gently used, clean items such as clothing (especially kids and maternity), diapers, pull-ups, wipes, bottles, baby toys, puzzle, games, toys, suitcases, school and office supplies, arts and crafts, organization/storage containers, bags, backpacks, kitchen and household items (nothing sharp), blankets, bedding, toiletries, towels, laundry items, current seasonal items, small tools, food pantry, baby food and formula.

Electronics, antiques, large tools, furniture, Christmas decorations or past seasonal decorations are not accepted.

Follow Bethel’s Basement Blessings Facebook page for more information.

Submitted by Becky Bechel