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DONATE CLOTHING

What would you wear to a job interview?

That’s exactly the type of clothing we need to empower our clients. Your fabulous suits and professional apparel can help someone build the confidence to step into the workplace, make a lasting first impression, and secure life-changing opportunities.

We do not accept men’s clothing. If you have men's clothing to donate or need to donate sooner than our next donation date, check out:​

  • Vine and Branches
  • Epilepsy Foundation 
  • Seeds Worth Sowing Community Closet

Next Donation Day

​📅 Date: December 6, 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: The Wearhouse™, 6900 Oxford St, St Louis Park, MN 55426
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Important information for donors:​​
  • We’re operating with a small team and limited volunteer support, which means there may be some wait times—thank you in advance for your patience.
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  • Please note: we are only staffed during the posted event hours. We truly cannot accommodate early or late arrivals, as no one will be available to assist you. Thank you for understanding and helping us make the day run smoothly for everyone!
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  • If your organization would like to host a clothing drive and donate outside of our upcoming Donation Day, we’d love to connect! Please note that a small fee applies. Reach out to VP of Development, Megan Meuli at [email protected] for all the details.​
Donation Receipt

Donation days are held every other month, always on a Saturday, at our Wearhouse™ in St Louis Park.

2026 schedule:
February 7 
April 4
June 6
August 1
October 3
December 5

Donation Appointment Scheduling

Online scheduling for donation appointments open 
3 weeks prior to the posted donation date.
This system keeps operations manageable for our dedicated staff and volunteers as we work to serve our community efficiently.
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Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

YES PLEASE

  • In Season
  • Clean and ready to wear
  • Not more than 3 years old
  • Suitable for wearing to job interviews or that first week of work 
  • ​Business professional items including:
    • blazers, blouses, dresses, skirts, slacks, suits, sweaters
  • Business Casual items including:
    • coats, dresses, jeans, shirts, sweaters
  • Professional footwear in good condition:
    • boots, flats, heels, non-slip, supportive
  • Scarves
  • Handbags
  • Jewelry
  • Scrubs
August to December =
  • Winter hats, gloves, & jackets

NO THANKS

  • Items that are:
  • Dirty
  • Stained
  • Tired
  • Torn
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  • Athletic wear or Lounge wear
  • Out of Season
  • Outdated or not safe for work, ie:
  • Sandals
  • Swimsuits
  • Wedding Dresses
  • Dynasty Power Suits
  • Men's clothing

Donation FAQ

Should the items be on hangers or in boxes? 
​​Hangers are ​great
Boxes and bags are ok too – please keep in mind:
unscented kitchen bin liners are perfect
Under 25lbs, please
(if you can’t lift it, we can’t lift it!)

Do you want used slips, shapers and bras?
No thank you – we can only accept Brand New underwear, bras, tights, socks, and shape wear
AMAZON WISH LIST

Do you want shoes and handbags?  
​We do!  Gently used, clean and free of stains or tears

Do you accept men's clothing?
We do not.  We only accept women's clothing.
May we suggest Vine and Branches or Epilepsy Foundation.

Where can I drop off my donation?
Donations are accepted on DONATION DAYS at our Wearhouse in St Louis Park, located on Louisiana between Excelsior and Hwy 7.  When you sign up to donate you will receive a confirmation email with the address.

Do I have to sign up to donate?
Yes Please!  Just to make sure everyone doesn’t show up at the same time (which happened once!)  We cannot accept donations left outside our building before or after scheduled DONATION DAYS.
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Mailing Address
1430 Concordia Ave #4302, St. Paul MN 55104

Office Phone
651.646.6000
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