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CLOTHING ROOM

Clean, Warm and Dry…

The Clothing Room accepts donations of new and gently-used clothing and distributes them to guests in need of fresh items. We offer seasonally appropriate, casual clothing items as well as business wear for job interviews and employment.

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DAYS OF OPERATION: NEW SCHEDULE!

Men’s Clothing Distribution: 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month
Women’s and Children’s Clothing Distribution: 3rd Sunday of each month

Hours of Operation: 
9:00am – 11:00am (all guests on line by 11:00am will be admitted)

Location:
46 West 16th St. (East Gate), between 5th & 6th Aves.

Volunteer

Volunteers

Volunteer Shifts: PLEASE NOTE – CHANGE IN HOURS AND ADDED SHIFTS!
Sorting:
1st and 5th Sundays: 9:30am – 11:30am
Thursdays: 4:00pm-6:00pm

Sorting & Distribution:
2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays: 8:30am – 11:30am

Location:
55 West 15th St., between 5th & 6th Aves.


PLEASE KEEP IN MIND: Many of our guests struggle with health issues and/or do not have access to reliable health care. If you have experienced any symptoms of illness within the last 14 days, please do NOT sign up to volunteer. If you need to cancel your shift, please do so rather than come in sick. Thank you for your consideration!
Donate

Donors

Our staff is happy to receive your new or gently used items. Please click below for the list of items that we accept.

What kinds of donations do you accept?

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DONATIONS:

  • New or Gently-Used (unless otherwise noted)
  • CLEAN
  • In-season (we do not have the space to store winter clothes/coats in the summer and vice-versa)
  • Do not donate ripped, faded, frayed, or stained items — if you wouldn’t wear it, neither should our guests!
  • Please read the list of items that we do not accept, so that you don’t waste a trip!


ACCEPTED DONATIONS

  • Men’s Clothing – Larger sizes especially needed
    • NEW ONLY – Boxers
    • Sweatshirts, Hoodies, Sweaters
    • Jeans and Sweatpants
    • Business/Professional (suits, ties, sport coats, collared shirts, formal overcoats)
    • Shoes of any kind
  • Women’s Clothing – LARGER SIZES ONLY
    • NEW ONLY – Underwear
    • Sweatshirts, Hoodies, Sweaters
    • Jeans and Sweatpants
    • Business/Professional (suits, collared shirts, blouses, formal overcoats)
    • Sneakers
    • Winter boots
  • Children’s Clothing and Shoes – NEW ONLY
  • Coats/Jackets
  • Toiletries (preferably travel-sized)
    • Shampoo
    • Conditioner
    • Soap
    • Toothbrushes
    • Toothpaste
    • Deodorant
    • Combs
    • Disposable razors
    • Sanitary pads & tampons
    • Tide sink-detergent packets
  • Diapers & Formula
  • Duffle bags, backpacks, or carry-on sized luggage (see exclusions below)
  • Sleeping Bags
  • Throw/small Blankets and throw/small pillows (see exclusions below)


WE DO NOT ACCEPT:

    • Used Underwear of any kind (including bras, tank tops, robes, and/or lingerie) 
    • Used Children’s Clothes or shoes 
    • Juniors or small sized women’s clothing
    • High-heeled shoes
    • Handbags, purses, laptop cases, briefcases, hat bags, dry-cleaning bags, laundry bags, etc. 
    • Comforters
    • Bed sheets
    • Toys
    • Electronics
    • Household Items
How do I donate items to the Clothing Room?

Bring all donations to 55 West 15th St.

  • Place all donations in the large white bin on the basement level (to the left as you exit the elevator). Please do not leave donations on the floor.
  • All donations MUST be secured in plastic or paper bags. Please do not throw loose items into the bin; they take longer to sort and also make lovely bedding for rodents!
  • See the receptionist for a donation receipt. Please note that Xavier Mission cannot estimate the value of your donation.
  • DURING DECEMBER: Please visit our website for information on our winter Giving Tree collection.

Clothing Drop-Off Times:
Sunday: 8:00am–6:00pm
Mon–Fri: 10:00am–6:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am–6:00pm

Can I make a monetary donation to the Clothing Room?

Absolutely! Please visit our Donation page for information about monetary donations.

Do you have online wishlists I can order from?

Yes! We have wishlists at TARGET and ZAPPOS.

You can have items sent directly to:

Xavier Mission
Attn: Roxanne De La Torre
55 West 15th St.
New York, NY 10011

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