MontCo Mutual Aid Markets
Community for Change Montgomery County is excited to announce that we are organizing monthly Mutual Aid Markets across the county; spaces where care, creativity, and community come together in the face of growing hardship. We know these are uncertain times. Families are feeling the strain of rising costs, deepening inequality, and government systems stretched thin. But we also know that people have always been the most powerful resource we have. That’s the heart of our work: connecting neighbors, building local power, and creating systems of mutual support that remind us that we are not alone, and we can take care of each other.
What’s a Mutual Aid Market?
A community-driven marketplace where everything is rooted in care, not commerce. Neighbors exchange what they have, share what they know, and leave with more than they came with whether that’s food, art, clothes, books, or connection.
These markets are about building an economy of solidarity; a living reminder that we can meet our needs together. None of us knows what the next few months will bring, but these gatherings will serve as anchor points to meet the needs of the community as they arise.
Markets Will Include:
- Good Swap: Sharing of specific goods like art supplies, books, or household items.
- Food Sharing: Tables of homegrown, home-cooked, or community-donated food—available to share freely.
- Skill Sharing: Mini-clinics, workshops, lessons, or professional advice shared among neighbors.
- Art: Local artists, musicians, and poets creating or performing on site.
- Resources: Local organizations and initiatives connecting people with support and opportunities.
- Community: A space to gather, connect, and remember that we belong to one another.
What is a Swap?
A swap isn’t about giving things away; it’s about sharing what we have and finding new value in what already exists. It’s a circle, not a drop-off. Bring something you no longer need, and take something home that speaks to you. Everyone gives, everyone receives.
Think of it as exchanging gifts between neighbors. Whatever you bring should be clean, useful, and in good condition. Something you’d proudly pass along to a friend.
At the end of the day, any leftover items will be shared with local organizations, continuing the cycle of care that these markets are built on
Get Involved
Every market is built by the gifts our neighbors bring: skills, wisdom, creativity, and care. If you’d like to lead a mini-clinic, share professional advice, teach a craft, perform, or represent a local organization offering resources and support, we’d love to include you. Fill out our short interest form to get involved and help build the next Mutual Aid Market in your community.
Interested in hosting a market? Contact Communityforchangemontcopa@gmail.com
MARKET DATES & INFORMATION
December 14, 2025- 1-5 pm
Zwingli United Church of Christ
350 Wile Ave, Souderton, PA 18964
Sponsored by Souderton Area for All & Zwingli United Church of Christ
Goods Swap:
- Winter Gear- Coats, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, Boots, Sweatshirts & Sweaters
- Arts & Crafts Supplies
- Holiday Gifts- (unused candles, unopened gifts, like new books, unused perfumes and lotions, plants, planters, jewelry, kitchen gadgets, etc)
- Small Toys, Games, and Children’s Books (no stuffed animals or fabric toys)
All swap items should be clean, useful, and in good condition, something you would proudly pass to a friend.
Food Swap:
- Dry Cooking & Baking Goods* (baking staples, cookie/cake mix, spices, boxed mixes, etc.)
- Homemade Baked Goods (please list ingredients)
- Donated Food- If you have a donation or know of a business or organization that would be open to making donations, please reach out to us a communityforchangemontcopa@gmail.com
*All food swap items should be unopened and not expired.
Skill Share:
- TBD
Resource Share
- TBD
Schedule of Events
- TBD