Tampa, Florida – A nonprofit that provides new, high-quality second-hand clothing to children in need, says demand for its services continues to grow and needs help from the community.
Clothing To Kids helps families eligible for free or reduced lunch programs or families in crisis dress their children for free.
Last year, we provided wardrobes for over 15,700 children.
“This year has been a record-breaking year for Clothes To Kids,” said Megan DiBlasi, Director of Development for Clothes To Kids. “We are on pace to beat that number this year, so we need help from the community.”
Since the students returned to school in January, the group has been inundated with requests for clothes including trousers, shorts, tops, jackets and shoes that fit elementary school children.
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Clothing To Kids is soliciting donations to meet needs.
“Clothes To Kids exists and relies solely on our community support. Donating to Clothes To Kids allows us to dress a child and change your life.” DiBlasi said.
Children served by Clothing To Kids get a new wardrobe, but also build style and confidence.
“They can pick it up and try it on, and it gives them a sense of self-respect, knowing that what they’ve picked is theirs and they can go to school with confidence,” says Dibrus. Told.
Drop-off donations are accepted at any of our three locations Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm.
- Tampa – 5011-H West Hillsborough Avenue
- Clearwater – 1059 North Hercules Ave
- St Pete – 2168 34th Street South
To sponsor a child, a donation of $65 provides school uniforms for one child per week. We are also looking for volunteers. For more information, please visit https://clothestokids.org/volunteer-1.