KiKiLa KiezKinderLaden

KiKiLa KiezKinderLaden: Second-hand for a good cause

The KiKiLa on Schulze-Boysen-Straße is no ordinary children’s second-hand shop. Since 2008, it has been run by the Kinderhilfe in Lichtenberg association, and everything on its shelves comes entirely from in-kind donations from the neighborhood. Children’s clothing, toys, picture books, and balance bikes are neatly arranged side-by-side, with prices almost consistently in the single-digit range.

The proceeds do not stay in the shop. They flow entirely into the association’s work for families with children suffering from cancer and other severe illnesses. So, buying a romper not only eases your own household budget but also helps fund a piece of care work.

Why a trip to KiKiLa is worthwhile

The shop is run by volunteers who inspect donations, sort them, and continuously restock the shelves. As a result, the inventory changes almost weekly, and a second visit often yields more than a long first one. If you want to donate something yourself, simply bring well-preserved and washed items during opening hours.

It is open Mondays and Fridays from 12:00 to 17:00, and Tuesdays to Thursdays from 12:00 to 18:00. The shop is located in Kaskelkiez, a good ten-minute walk from S-Bahn station Nöldnerplatz – a corner of Lichtenberg that is worth a stroll anyway.