Written for The Argo by Faith Freeman.

GALLOWAY, N.J. — On November 4 and 5 at Lakeside Lodge, students looking for clothes had the opportunity to attend the Transcendence Clothing Swap on the Galloway campus. The event offered free clothing, shoes and accessories for students and was open to everyone and anyone.

The swap help support especially transgender students by giving them a chance to find clothes that matched their personal identity and style without having to worry about any cost.

At the same time, it welcomed all students who may have needed clothes or even just looked around and or wanted to browse the items that were donated.

Counseling and Psychological Services were the ones who helped organize the whole event along with sponsorship from the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Center. Students were also able to get get food and drinks that are free, making it a place to get a quick bite to fuel students up for the day nice as well as find something nice to wear.

The clothes were available from noon on Nov. 4 through noon on Nov. 5, including overnight, giving students more flexibility to stop by around classes and other responsibilities. The event announcement helped invite all students to “stop by and shop for free,” with absolutely no requirement listed to donate something in return.

According to the event description, the swap began about nine to 10 years ago to help meet students’ in need of clothes, especially transitioning trans students. They had some organizers set up donated items in a common place that students stop by so that students can look around and take what needed.

The event focused on inclusion and gave students a chance to find something without the pressure of a price tag.