Clothing Donations
Items Commonly Accepted Items Often Not Accepted
✔ Gently used shirts, pants, dresses ✘ Torn or stained clothing
✔ Children’s clothing ✘ Undergarments (unless new)
✔ Coats and jackets ✘ Used socks
✔ Shoes in good condition ✘ Items with heavy damage
✔ Sweaters and warm clothing ✘ Wet or moldy items
✔ Accessories (belts, scarves, hats)
Goodwill Industries of Eastern NC
Habitat for Humanity ReStore (select locations)
Salvation Army Thrift Stores – Wake County
Accepts: Clothing, shoes, accessories, coats, handbags, electronics
Salvation Army Thrift Stores – Wake County
Habitat for Humanity ReStore (select locations)
Salvation Army Thrift Stores – Wake County
Accepts: Clothing, coats, shoes, linens.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore (select locations)
Habitat for Humanity ReStore (select locations)
Habitat for Humanity ReStore (select locations)
Accepts: Clothing and household items (check location guidelines).
Clothing Closets & Community Outreach Programs
Catholic Parish Outreach (Raleigh)
Catholic Parish Outreach (Raleigh)
Catholic Parish Outreach (Raleigh)
Accepts: Gently used clothing for families in need.
Oak City Cares Clothing Closet
Catholic Parish Outreach (Raleigh)
Catholic Parish Outreach (Raleigh)
Accepts: Clothing and personal items for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Wake Relief Clothing Assistance
Catholic Parish Outreach (Raleigh)
Wake Relief Clothing Assistance
Accepts: Clothing donations for emergency family support.
Local Church Clothing Closets (various locations)
Accepts: Seasonal clothing, children’s clothing, coats.
Children & Baby Clothing Donations
Diaper Bank Partner Agencies (baby clothing)
Diaper Bank Partner Agencies (baby clothing)
Diaper Bank Partner Agencies (baby clothing)
Accepts: Infant and toddler clothing.
Community Family Resource Centers
Diaper Bank Partner Agencies (baby clothing)
Diaper Bank Partner Agencies (baby clothing)
Accepts: Baby clothes, children’s clothing, maternity wear.
Seasonal & Specialty Donations
WINTER COAT DRIVES (Raleigh, NC)
BACK-TO-SCHOOL CLOTHING DRIVES (Raleigh Area)
BACK-TO-SCHOOL CLOTHING DRIVES (Raleigh Area)
The Salvation Army of Wake County
When: October – December (annually)
What they accept: New & gently used winter coats, gloves, scarves, blankets
Note in the Pocket
When: Fall & Winter (September – January peak season)
What they accept: Coats, winter clothing for children & families
Special focus: Clothing for Wake County students
The Salvation Army of Wake County
When: October – December (annually)
What they accept: New & gently used winter coats, gloves, scarves, blankets
Note in the Pocket
When: Fall & Winter (September – January peak season)
What they accept: Coats, winter clothing for children & families
Special focus: Clothing for Wake County students
The Carying Place
When: Fall & Winter
Focus: Families working toward housing stability
Wake County Public School System
Many local schools host coat drives in October–November.
You can suggest:
👉 Contact local elementary/middle schools for drive details.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL CLOTHING DRIVES (Raleigh Area)
BACK-TO-SCHOOL CLOTHING DRIVES (Raleigh Area)
BACK-TO-SCHOOL CLOTHING DRIVES (Raleigh Area)
Note in the Pocket
When: July – August
Provides new clothing to Wake County students before school starts.
The Salvation Army of Wake County
When: July – early August
Often includes backpacks, uniforms, clothing, and supplies.
Wake County Public School System
Many schools host:
- School supply drives
- Uniform drives
- Clothing swap events
Best
Note in the Pocket
When: July – August
Provides new clothing to Wake County students before school starts.
The Salvation Army of Wake County
When: July – early August
Often includes backpacks, uniforms, clothing, and supplies.
Wake County Public School System
Many schools host:
- School supply drives
- Uniform drives
- Clothing swap events
Best to check individual school websites in July.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Wake County
Often partners with local businesses for back-to-school drives in late summer.
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