University Sustainability

Patriot Packout (PPO)

Patriot Packout's Free Store will be open Monday, June 23 - Saturday, June 28 from 10AM - 1PM and 3PM - 7PM each day. The Free Store is hosted at the Art and Design Building's Gillespie Gallery – generously provided by Mason Exhibitions at George Mason University's Fairfax Campus. All items are donated by the George Mason community and available for FREEregister to thrift the Free Store!

Patriot Packout (PPO) is a community-based initiative collecting like-new and gently used donations that are freely redistributed to George Mason Patriots, on-campus resources, and local community resources. PPO decreases waste and prevents useful items from ending up in the trash.

Donate new, like-new, or gently used donations at Patriot Packout's donation locations. Volunteer to help us collect, organize, and support donated items.

PPO 2025 donations will support: the Patriot Pantry, First Gen+ Center, the Trans Clothing Closet, Art Supply Sharing Closet, George Mason Parking and Transportation, the MIX, and Food for Others, among others.

PPO CAMPUS DONATION PARTNERS

ACCEPTED DONATIONS

Gently Used, Like-New, or New Items: “If you wouldn’t give it to a friend, don’t give it to PPO.” 
  • Bikes, Scooters, and Skateboards
    • Bring to PPO outdoor donation drop-off or to Mason Parking and Transportation's Bike to Mason events. If you can't, please email [email protected] a photo of your bike and its bike rack location.
  • Clothing, Shoes, and Accessories 
    • All items must be clean and bagged separately. NO used undergarments, socks, or unwashed clothing.
  • Unopened, Unexpired Non-Perishable Food and Toiletry Supplies 
    • Food and toiletry supplies must be unused/unopened and not expired or close to expiration (within 2 months).
  • Textbooks, Testing Supplies, and Art Supplies 
    • See 'Art Supply Sharing Closet' and 'First Gen+ Center' lists above.
  • Small Appliances and Electronics 
  • Small Furniture and Equipment 
    • Mirrors must be unbroken, and all furniture must be assembled. 

Select donations that Patriot Packout partners need to support Mason Patriots are included above.

PPO 2025 DONATION LOCATIONS (Check Back for 2026 Updates!)

PPO 2025 VOLUNTEERING

Volunteer to collect, organize, and support the Free Store event!

BECOME A FREE STORE VOLUNTEER!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Questions about PPO 2025? Reach out to us at [email protected]