The Clothing Ministry was originally created to supply warm coats, hats, and gloves to our neighbors in need. Our mission was expanded when we saw how quickly items were moving. Our Clothing ministry is located next to the Food Pantry. It provides clothing year round for all seasons, and includes accessories, shoes, boots, purses and clothes for Men, Women & Children.

Our Ministry accomplishes two important goals:

• Providing clothing to anyone, with no questions asked

• An environmental way to keep useable clothing from landfills.

The clothing industry accounts for approximately 10% of the world’s carbon emissions and up to 20% of it’s wastewater. Sadly, the average item of clothing is worn only 14 times, with 87% ultimately incinerated or tossed in a landfill. The clothing in landfills generates methane gas as it decomposes and leaches toxic dyes and chemicals.

The Clothing Ministry has also linked up with Colvin Cleaners to participate in their annual Gowns for Proms event and hosts the U’s annual Candy-Free Easter Egg Hunt with re-cycled toy prizes.

Anyone, regardless of financial need, is welcome to check out our cabinet and rack near the Amherst Little Free Pantry and pick something to wear. You will help your wallet and your planet.

Donations are accepted and can be placed in the donation bin, in the coat closet. Please, donate only clean clothes with no stains, rips or missing buttons. We can also accept donations of skirt and pants hangers.

Donations welcome: Please contact Diane Tucker for information.