Donations:
- When: Monday–Thursday 8:30am–2:30 pm
- What: New or gently-used clothing, school uniforms, and shoe donations
- Where: 1603 Jessup St. Suite 3 Wilmington, DE 19802
Dropping Off Donations:
- Donations must be in a tied plastic bag
- Please place donations in blue bins and follow signs
- Tax receipts available at drop-off
- Call (302) 654-1390 with any questions.
Donate items from our Amazon wishlist!
What We Need:
- Clothing for men, women, and children
- Shoes, belts, hats, and purses- in good condition
- Underwear, socks, and bathing suits- must be new
- Our greatest need is everyday clothing and footwear (sweatshirts, jeans, sweatpants, sneakers, etc), men’s clothing, and larger sizes clothing (3XL – 5XL)
Condition of Items:
- Clothing should be in good condition, meaning that it looks close to new
- Items should be clean, and free of rips, stains, pet hair, odors, and other imperfections
About the Clothing Bank:
Our Clothing Bank, which now consists of 2 large warehouses, is located on Jessup street in Wilmington. We distribute new or gently used clothing to men, women, and children across Delaware. In 2022, we processed about 194,000 lbs of clothing and 5,865 people received clothing from us. We work through a referral process but all clothing is given free of charge, last year 64 referring agencies partnered with us.
Creating Excellent Outcomes (CEO) Job Training Program:
The Clothing Bank provides an empowering job training program, during which participating women work to rebuild their reputations, renew their spirits, and reinvent themselves by discovering their potential. The women learn positive work habits, fine-tune basic job skills, and receive job search support through resume development, enhancing interviewing skills, and application assistance.
Volunteerism:
Our Clothing Bank provides a wonderful volunteer opportunity for all ages and abilities. We welcome volunteers throughout the week to help sort clothing and will offer weekend opportunities for groups of 10
or more. We have opportunities for individuals, small groups, and larger groups of up to 30 people. In addition to sorting clothing, we have opportunities for drivers to assist with moving items, as well as some administrative work during the week day.
If your interesting in getting involved, please fill out our volunteer application.
Contact Information:
clothing.bank@friendshiphousede.org
Phone: (302) 654-1390
Fax: (302) 654-1076