Give Clothing

Here’s what we accept:

• • Business Suits and Suit Separates
  • Blouses, Tops, and Sweaters
  • Dresses and Skirts
  • Jackets and Coats
  • Pants
  • Handbags
  • Shoes
  • Jewelry
  • Accessories including Scarves and Belts
  • Unopened Undergarments, Hosiery and Shapewear
  • Unopened / Unused Cosmetics, Toiletries, and Personal Care Products

Here’s what we *really* need right now:

• • All Items in sizes 00, 0, and 2; 12 & up
  • Coats for the Upcoming Winter Season
  • Handbags (preferably large enough to fit a resume / portfolio)
  • Cardigans (in all sizes)
  • Jackets & Blazers (in sizes 12 & up)
  • Pants (in sizes 12 & up)
  • Shoes (in sizes 10 & up; all half-sizes are especially needed)

Here’s what we cannot accept:

We sincerely appreciate the generosity of our clothing donors, but please note that we CANNOT ACCEPT the following:

• • Used / worn undergarments
  • Activewear
  • Swimwear
  • Jeans
  • T-Shirts
  • Sneakers and other casual footwear
  • Eveningwear
  • Used/opened cosmetics
  • Suitcases
  • Household items
  • Children’s Clothing
  • Clothes Hangers

Here’s how to get it to us:

In-Person:

Bottomless Closet is located at 16 East 52nd Street, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10022. We are open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and select evenings*. Please call 212-563-2499 for more information.

***PLEASE NOTE***

Due to COVID-19, Bottomless Closet is currently operating remotely until further notice. Unfortunately, we are not accepting in-person donations at this time, with the exception of coats and black pants in sizes 14 & up (which can be sent via mail only). Please email us at info@bottomlesscloset.org with any questions.

For the latest information about clothing donations, including the items that we are currently in the greatest need of, please call 212-563-2499 ext. 17.

By Mail:

Donations can be mailed to Bottomless Closet at the address above via UPS, FedEx, USPS, etc. or sent via messenger service. When mailing donations, please include your contact information including your mailing address on / inside the box so we can mail you a donation receipt and properly thank you! All clothing & accessories donations are tax-deductible. Every donor will receive a thank you letter that includes information for tax purposes.

Clothing Drives:

Interested in organizing a donation drive for Bottomless Closet? Please email us before planning your drive, so we can help provide you with tips and resources (marketing materials, brochures, etc.) to ensure your drive is a success. You can also click here to download our clothing drive kit, which contains everything you need to know about planning and executing a clothing or accessories drive for Bottomless Closet.

The kit contains helpful tips on how to get started, sample communications, a sample flyer, and more!

Additional Ways to Give

Amazon Smile:
Bottomless Closet participates in Amazon Smile. When you shop on Amazon Smile and select Bottomless Closet as your charity of choice, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products back to us. It’s a great way to support us with your every day shopping!

Our Amazon Wish Lists:
Bottomless Closet also has Amazon Wish Lists full of items that we are in need of for our boutique and offices. Simply add the items you’d like to purchase for us off of our Wish Lists, and Amazon will ship the items directly to us!

Looking to donate men’s items?

There are two groups in NYC providing men in need with professional attire: Career Gear and That Suits You.