WHO?

The Clothing Connection is a nonprofit that runs closets in all of Salem’s Public Schools. Via these closets, students can get the clothing and toiletries they need.

WHAT?

First Church will be helping the Clothing Connection by gathering the items below. Due to staffing and space shortages, the organization cannot accept any other items at this time.

• TOPS kid sizes 4T-16 (XS-XL) including husky & plus: gently used or new short-sleeved tees, tank tops, windbreakers

• TOPS all adult sizes: gently used or new short-sleeved tees, tank tops, windbreakers

• BOTTOMS kid sizes 4T-16 (XS-XL) including husky & plus: gently used or new sweat-shorts, bike shorts, denim shorts, exercise/basketball/mesh shorts

• BOTTOMS all adult sizes: gently used or new sweatshorts, cargo shorts, denim shorts, exercise/basketball/mesh shorts

• DRESSY gently used clothes for 8th grade graduation in kid sizes 14 and up plus adult sizes S-XL: short- and long-sleeved button-down collared shirts, khaki pants, and summer dresses

• New only adult-sized sneakers and summer shoes

• New only packs of undies, 4T-Adult XL

• New only bras all sizes
• New only packs of white socks all sizes all styles

• New only, regular size only (no sample/travel sizes) shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, body wash, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and period pads from liners up to overnight (no tampons needed)

• Pants/skirt hangers (no regular hangers needed)

All items should be in excellent condition, recently laundered, from a smoke-free home, pockets emptied, free from stains, rips and pet hair.All items should be in excellent condition, recently laundered, from a smoke-free home, pockets emptied, free from stains, rips and pet hair.

Items can be dropped off on Sunday, May 5 between 8 and 10 at First Church in Salem or to arrange an earlier dropoff/pickup, email info@clothingconnection.org.

These items are going to children and teens; only donate items currently in style for that age group. For examples, visit Target, Walmart, Old Navy websites.

WHEN?

Sundays April 7, May 5, and June 2 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

WHERE?

First Church is located at 366 Essex Street. Pull into the half-circle driveway and come down the walkway to the right. A volunteer will meet you at the door and take your items.

CONTACT

Contact Marlene Warner for more information on the drive, marlene.warner@gmail.com.

Contact Susanna Baird for more information on clothing items and toiletries, info@clothingconnection.org.