Try checking in with these local spots and ask if they have any sturdy boxes available to save money:
Grocery Stores / Markets:
Frazier Farms Market, San Marcos Market great spots for strong, clean boxes from regular deliveries.
Liquor Stores:
Liquor Stop, 4 Way Liquor, House of Wine & Spirits, San Marcos Wine & Spirits, Crazy Naz Wine and Spirits, Campus Liquor ideal spots for smaller, sturdier boxes.
Other Sources:
Check local Facebook groups (search “Free moving boxes San Marcos”), browse the Nextdoor app for neighborhood connections, or visit the Freecycle Network online for people giving away boxes and moving supplies.
Tip: Call ahead or ask staff when deliveries arrive a friendly request can go a long way! Or skip the box hunt and have us do the packing for you.