Our mostly adult guests experiencing homelessness are in need of new and gently used clean clothes. We invite you to donate adult-sized seasonally appropriate clean clothing. We give out clean clothing and sleeping essentials during meal services and on clothing closet days at 310 NW Glisan.
Clothing Closet Schedule
Clean clothing is given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Stock changes daily based on donations. You can also ask for clothing during meal services.
The following hours and days are subject to change without notice.
- Thursday 2:30-3:30 p.m.
- Saturday 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Most Needed Items
Due to limited storage space, we can ONLY accept the following items.
- Socks. All adult sizes.
- Underwear. All adult sizes.
- Knit hats. (Add to a care kit.)
- Blankets or sleeping bags. No linens or pillows.
- Tents and tarps.
- Backpacks and duffle bags.
Purchase Items from Our Amazon Wish List
Buy new items listed on our Amazon wish list. The items will be shipped directly to Blanchet House at 310 NW Glisan, Portland, OR, 97209. If you use Amazon Smile a portion of the sale will be donated to Blanchet House.
Dos and Don’ts of Donating Clothing
- Only donate clean and usable items. We are unable to wash or repair clothing.
- Being offered dirty, stained, or damaged clothing can feel humiliating. Consider the dignity of the receiver.
- We DO NOT accept children’s clothing, business attire/suits, housewares, linens/pillows/towels, or books.
How to Host a Clothing Drive
We often need large quantities of new and gently used clothing. Email or call us for ideas on what to collect and let us know when you plan to drop it off.
It’s best to ask your donors to give specific items like:
- Tents & tarps
- Socks & underwear
- Rain ponchos & socks
- Coats & gloves
Sew or Knit Scarves and Hats
We accept adult-sized handmade warm weather items to give out to our meal guests on cold days. Drop off information below.
Drop Off Hours
Clothing can be dropped off Mon-Sat, at 310 NW Glisan St. from 8 – 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 – 4 p.m. Please avoid dropping off during meal services. Pull up to our entrance, knock on the door to get our attention, and a staff member will retrieve your donation from the car. If you’d like a donation receipt, we can provide one. You can also call us at 503-241-4340 or email info@blanchethouse.org.
Not in the Portland metro area? You can support our guests by purchasing items from our Amazon wish list. They will be shipped directly to Blanchet House. If you would like to collect or donate clothing for people in your town call your local shelters, religious centers, or charity kitchens.
Questions? Email us at info@blanchethouse.org
Clothing Recycling
Blanchet House is partnering with Portland-based company Pioneer Wiping Cloth to recycle clothes into cleaning cloths.
As an organization offering to clothe people experiencing homelessness, Blanchet House accepts clothing from generous donors. Clothes that are torn, dirty, or inappropriate for use must be disposed of somehow. Blanchet House is unable to launder or mend clothes. Furthermore, storage is limited so we must keep seasonally appropriate clothes on hand and remove out-of-season clothing. For example, shorts, tank tops, flip flops, or swimsuits will not help our houseless guests from winter weather.
