Furniture
The MFIS Furniture program is a volunteer-run garage. We collect, store, and distribute gently used furniture to visiting international students when they arrive in Madison. Our program provides them with essentials such as a bed, desk, chair and other items at a nominal cost. Students tell us they are so grateful for this invaluable service.
The LAST Open House at our furniture storage location for fall semester 2023 took place on Friday, September 8th. Our inventory is greatly depleted and must be replenished. Please check back here for updates in the future.
Logistics
Where? Our location is a storage garage behind the Dale Heights Presbyterian Church at 5501 University Avenue in Madison.
When?
Delivery? We are currently unable to deliver furniture. Students are responsible for transporting their own furniture.
Payment? We currently accept only cash or check for furniture payment.
What if I cannot find what I need? If MFIS does not have what you are looking for or volunteers aren’t available when you need furniture, try these thrift stores in the Madison area:
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- St. Vincent De Paul: https://svdpmadison.org/
- Goodwill: http://goodwillscwi.org/
- Craigslist: http://madison.craigslist.org/
- Other Madison thrift stores: https://www.thriftstores.net/madison-wi/
Prices
- Bed mattresses:
- Single/Twin: $20
- Double/Queen/King/Futon: $30
- Bed frames: $10
- Desks/Tables: $30
- Chairs: $10
- Shelves/Bookcases: $20
- Chests of drawers: $40
- Lamps: $10
Small items like kitchen tools, dishes, hangers, bedding items are free in small quantities to anybody who is paying a handling charge for other items and has filled out the furniture loan agreement.
