Lydia’s Loft       Clothing for our community   Lydia’s Loft is operated by volunteers under the auspices of First Baptist Church of Huntersville and The Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson, NC.   The name Lydia'sLoft was inspired by the following scripture passage: Acts 16:13 On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to the river, where we expected to find a place of prayer.  We sat down and began to speak to the women who had gathered there.  14 One of those listening was a woman from the city of Thyatira named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth.  She was a worshiper of God.  The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul's message.

Purpose

 

 

 

 

To provide free clothing to needy residents of the North Mecklenburg and South Iredell Region.  To

provide a place for residents who want donated clothing to be given to those in need within their own

community.  (Clothing in excess what is needed locally will be shared with other ministries similar to

Lydia's Loft.)

Hours of Operation

Lydia's Loft Phone Number: 704-948-7797

 The phone will be answered only during the hours of operation listed below: 
Tuesday and Thursday - 9 a.m - 4 p.m.
Wednesday:  4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday – 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
*Clients need to arrive at least 40 minutes prior to the posted closing time

Location/Directions

Physical address: 203 N Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC -- Click here for Map
We are located North of First Baptist Church in Huntersville in a red brick house on the campus of

First Baptist Church.

Parking: Use the parking lot directly behind Lydia's Loft. (Church parking lot)

 
Directions from North of Huntersville
We are about 25 miles South of the intersection of Old Statesville Road (Highway 115) and Sam Furr Road (NC Highway 73).  Proceed South on Old Statesville Road  (Highway 115) and turn right into the driveway located North of First Baptist Church and follow the signs to Lydia's Loft.

Directions from South of Huntersville
We are about 0.5 miles North of the intersection of Highway 115 (Old Statesville Road) and Gilead Road. Proceed North on Old Statesville Road and turn left into the driveway located North of First Baptist Church and follow the signs to Lydia's Loft.

What to donate 

Donations include (for men, women and children)                    

     Gently used clothing of all types

     Shoes of all types

     Kitchen items, including small electric appliances

     Linens and bedding of all types

     Small decorative items

Donations may be placed on the back porch at Lydia's at any time.

If you need help with your donations, please bring them during our hours

of operation.  We do have a wagon to assist with donations.

Contact Bev Clayton 704-560-0887  or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Current Needs

• 1. Underwear and socke
• 2. Men's and Children's shoes
• 3. Women's clothing in sizes 1X, 2X, 3X
• 4. Dished, pots and pans, flatware
• 5. Children's clothing
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• Referrals - Tickets
  • Income guidelines and family situation will be used to determine eligibility for clothing.  Records regarding the number of times a family or individual has used the clothing closet will be maintained. 
  • Screening and referral of clients is done through The Ada Jenkins Center.  Lydia's Loft is a needs based
  • ministry, clients obtain a shopping ticket from The Ada Jenkins Center and are allowed to shop free of
  • charge.

• Volunteers

All workers at Lydia's Loft are volunteers. Several area churches recruit volunteers.

If you want to volunteer or have questions, call Lydia's Loft during operating hours at

704-948-7797 or call Darlene O'Toole 704-560-2541 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or contact

The Ada Jenkins Center www.adajenkins.org/human/assistance.cfm

Funding

Lydia’s Loft is funded through the donations from churches, individuals and community organizations.
Contact: Julie Melchor at Ada Jenkins Center (704) 896-0471, ext 104.