A free yard sale in Rowan County, Kentucky, is giving families a chance to take what they need without spending a dime, as rising prices make it harder for many households to cover basic needs.

Meeting Community Needs

Whitney Watercutter, with the Rowan County School Youth Services Center, said she regularly monitors what families in the community are going through. She noted that higher prices are making it harder for families to get by.

Gloria Easton, a Rowan County resident, said the items available are worth taking. ‘It’s not really junk. It’s good clothing. Sometimes they have new stuff,’ Easton said.

For families walking through the tables, that quality can make a real difference. ‘It helps out a lot when you don’t have a lot of money to go and get kids things that they need,’ Easton said.

Tiffany Cornett, who attended the yard sale, said the help is personal. ‘I just love my nieces and nephews, I don’t want them to be without,’ Cornett said.

Supporting Students and Families

Rowan County Middle School Principal Todd Watts said meeting those needs can also help students succeed in the classroom. ‘Knowing we can be just someone and be a resource we can meet those needs. So we can meet other need because often times in a school setting those needs ripple,’ Watts said.

The free yard sale continues through Sunday, July 19. Organizers say they will keep restocking items as donations come in. If you want to donate, you can call Rowan County Middle School at 606-784-8911 and ask for Whitney Watercutter.

Original reporting: WTVQ (Lexington) — read the source article.