We do not have a large amount of space or capacity for donations like other organizations that specialize in taking in used clothing. Donations to the Community Closet are meant to uplift and support transgender and gender-diverse community members.
For this reason,
we cannot accept every donation available and cannot always take large scale donations. If you are just cleaning out your closet and have a bulk donation of clothes in very used condition, the Community Closet is not the best place to donate your old clothes.
However, if you have a small quantity of good-quality clothes, cosmetics, or gender-affirming wear that you would give, we are happy to field your request.
If the condition of the items you wish to donate are not something you would be happy to gift to a close friend or loved one, we ask that you do not donate it to our Community Closet.Some Items that
we do not accept include:
- Clothes that are damaged, have holes, or are significantly worn
- Used underwear or socks
- Unwashed clothes
- Large bulk donations of clothing/several bags of clothes
- Reusable surgery recovery items that can't be washed (eg. pillows without removable covers)
- Packers or STPs not contained in original sealed packaging
Some items that
we do accept and encourage donations of include (and are not limited to):
- New or Lightly used Binders
- TransTape
- New Gaffs/tucking materials and shapewear
- Unused and good quality cosmetics, makeup, beauty, and hygiene products
- Small donations of good quality clothing, shoes, outerwear, seasonal clothes etc.
- Purses/bags, accessories
- Washed and clean clothes in an inclusive range of sizing
Donations must be local: We are a community based organization located in Western Massachusetts and donations must be brought to us in person. If you live outside of the region and are not able to physically bring in your donation, please do not complete this form.
If you wish to support the community closet but do not have the materials to donate or cannot deliver the items in person,
please see our Amazon Wishlist. If you have additional questions about accepted donation items, please email thcommunity@transhealth.org.