Affordable Christmas FAQ

Most Asked Shopper Questions

Shopping

SO I’ll BE SHOPPING, HOW DOES THAT WORK?

You will have a personal shopper to help you navigate this process! All toys will be price marked at $1, $2, $3 or $4. All winterwear items are free.

Guideline 1: You may shop for up to 6 children. The max amount you can spend on toys/gifts per child is $4.

Guideline 2: The maximum amount one family can spend altogether on toys/gifts is $24. 

Guideline 3: Winterwear items are free and limited so they do go fast.

Example: You have 1 child. You could buy two $1 items and a $2 item, so that's your limit for 1 child. OR, you could buy 1 $4 item and that’s your limit for one child. Even if you have more than 6 children, you can only spend a maximum of $24 at this event (keep in mind the first guideline however). These guidelines exist due to limitations in quantity. Please understand that there are no exceptions.

In order to help ensure we have enough items for all invited, you are limited to shopping to shopping for the kids included when signing up.

Sound confusing? That’s why you will have a personal shopper to help guide you!

HOW CAN I PAY?

You may purchase items with cash, credit card, venmo or cashapp. No checks are accepted.

WHAT IF I CAN’T COME?

The Affordable Christmas store is only open on the morning of Saturday, December 14th. If you are unable to attend you may have someone shop for you. Please let us know by Friday, December 13th who will be shopping for you. The number to reach us is 314.534.1188.

Location & Parking

WHERE DO I GO TO SHOP?

When you arrive, you must line up at the decorated door on the south-east side of the building to receive a number (we do have a handicap accessible entrance, but please line up at this door regardless of your ability). No exceptions. This number is your place in line based on the time you arrive. This number will also give you a time to return to shop, you will not be able to shop before the time listed on your number. After getting your number, you may wait outside, in your car or wherever else you choose.

When you were invited you received a text message with your unique information. You must present this text message, or a form of ID, not a screenshot, when you arrive. This text is only good for one person, you may not share it with anyone otherwise you may not be able to shop.

Shopping takes place from 8am-noon. The event is first come first serve.

Mission: St. Louis’ address is 3108 N Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63107. If you Google 3108 North Grand, Mission: St. Louis should be the first item to show up. It is located at the corner of Grand and Sullivan, about 4 blocks south of Natural Bridge Road. Bus route: #70 stop 4142.

It is across the street from Bing Lau Chop Suey in the old 4 story brick YMCA/World Impact building.

WHERE DO I PARK?

There is street parking along Grand. Sullivan will be closed from Garrison to Grand. It is a one way street going west with no exit to Grand. You will not be able to park along Sullivan.

If you need help with your gifts, we have volunteers that will carry items to your car.

Check out a parking map here.

Event Details

CAN I BRING MY CHILDREN?

We do provide childcare if you are unable to find childcare. We only have a limited capacity to do so, however, we can provide childcare as a last resort.

Will there be food?

Every family/shopper is invited to join us for a hot breakfast.

IS the event handicap accessIble?

We have a handicap accessible entrance at the southwest corner of the building (at the intersection of Grand and Sullivan).

For any questions or concerns please contact 314.534.1188 between 9am - 4pm. Calls and texts are accepted.