Give Inventory.
Rebuild Main Street.
Join independent retailers across the country donating new, unused inventory to stores impacted by disaster.
Your extra stock can mean everything to a business starting over.
What is the Giving Inventory Program?
The Giving Inventory Program was inspired by Beth Lewis of Olde Tyme Market Place, who stepped up in a big way by donating her own new, unused inventory to help a fellow retailer reopen after a devastating natural disaster.
Now, we're inviting more retailers to follow Beth’s lead. If you have overstock, seasonal items, or products you’re ready to pass along, your donation can go directly to another independent retailer working to recover.
It’s retailers helping retailers—and it’s making a real difference.
A Simple Process with Lasting Impact
Real Stories. Real Impact.
When disaster strikes, recovery can feel out of reach—but thanks to generous retailers like you, we're proving that Main Street doesn’t stand alone.
The Giving Inventory Program started with a simple, powerful act: one retailer helping another.
Beth Lewis – Olde Tyme Market Place
Beth saw an opportunity to make a difference. After hearing about a fellow retailer impacted by Hurricane Helene, she stepped up and donated brand-new inventory from her own store. That donation became the spark that launched the Giving Inventory Program.
Willow Creek Gifts / The Christmas Cottage – Chimney Rock, NC
Willow Creek Gifts was devastated by Hurricane Helene. With damaged shelves and limited resources, their ability to reopen felt uncertain. But thanks to Beth’s donation, they received inventory that helped bring their store back to life.
Get Involved. Be the Reason Another Store Reopens.
You’ve built your business with passion, grit, and resilience—now you have the chance to help someone else do the same.
By donating new, unused inventory through the Giving Inventory Program, you’re giving more than just products. You’re offering hope, support, and a path forward for a fellow retailer facing the unimaginable.
Whether it’s a few extra boxes from last season or items you no longer plan to sell, your donation can help restock shelves, bring customers back through the door, and keep Main Street strong.