HOW YOU CAN HELP

It takes a village

Every year, tens of thousands of people attend the annual Flower Mart, held on the first Friday and Saturday of May.

And every year, hundreds of volunteers work countless hours to make Flower Mart a success. Our group of White Elephant volunteers works throughout the year gathering, preparing, pricing, and managing the annual sale. This year's Flower Mart is on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2.

White Elephant donations will be accepted for six Saturdays starting February 28 through April 11, except Easter weekend. Drop-off dates are: 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/11. Our drop-off location is the same as last year - the Cathedral Library on South Road, just behind the National Cathedral. We will be there between 10 am and 2 pm. Signs posted along South Road will direct you to the library. Volunteers will be on hand to help unload cars. Donation receipts are available upon request. Parking is also available along South Road near the library. See below for what we accept. Please note, we do not accept: books, furniture, appliances, clothing, children's toys, bed linens, curtains, personal care, or food items.

All proceeds from the White Elephant sale go towards the maintenance and upkeep of the National Cathedral gardens and grounds. Our committee greatly appreciates the generous outpouring of donations from the greater Washington D.C. area. We couldn't do it without your continued support.

If you are interested in helping our cause, either by donating items or volunteering, please visit our Contact Us page. Be sure to indicate how you want to help!