WINONA LAKE — Kids Market will be hosting its 39th consignment sale Saturday, March 9, at the Gordon Health and Wellness Center, 100 Publishers Drive, Winona Lake, on the campus of Grace College.

Having grown to have more than 400 consignors, this year’s sale features spring and summer clothing and shoes in sizes for newborns through teenagers, all in great or even new condition. Shoppers will also find books, toys, games, strollers, pack-n-plays, bikes, outdoor toys, bedding, nursery furniture, maternity clothing and more. The items are affordable and priced to sell quickly. The sale is large with more than 20,000 items sold each sale.

The sale begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 9. At 12:30 p.m., the doors close for one half hour and from 1-4 p.m. everything goes to half price.

Entrance to the sale is free. Shoppers are encouraged to bring a bag or basket to use while shopping.

If you are interested in consigning or volunteering, register to participate in the sale by visiting the website at kidsmarketinc.com and clicking the “Consign” or “Volunteer” tab. It takes more than 200 volunteers to put on each biannual sale. Four-hour volunteer shifts start the Wednesday night prior to the public sale and go through Saturday, March 9.

“Kids Market has blessed many families in our community and beyond, including my own,” said Jessica Hauck, Kids Market board member. “This semi-annual event is only possible with committed consignors, volunteers and shoppers. We love seeing people come together to care for their families through the sale and give back to other organizations serving women and children in Kosciusko County.”

Kids Market contributes to the community by passing along donated items after the sale to local charities and by distributing grants and vouchers that total more than $408,000 to date.

Consignors earn 66% of what they price their items at, and Kids Market uses the remaining 34% to cover overhead expenses, grants and vouchers. Financial grants are awarded to organizations that fit the Kids Market mission of helping families in Kosciusko County.

Through the years, Kids Market has donated to the following organizations: Agaitas, Beaman Home, City County Athletic Complex, Combined Community Services, Fellowship Missions, Heartline, Joe’s Kids, LifeTouch, Teen Parents Succeeding, Warsaw Community Schools Clothing Closets and others.

Shoppers browse racks of clothing and goods at a Kids Market event.