Open Door Clothing Bank

 

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Tuesdays 9 – 11 a.m.
Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
1st Saturdays 9 – 11 a.m.

The Open Door Clothing Bank is an outreach ministry of the Lititz United Methodist Church. The clothing bank is a store-like setting offering “New” and “Like New” clothing at no cost to anyone who needs clothing. Need is defined as anyone who cannot afford to purchase clothing or finds it a financial strain to clothe their families. This can be a temporary need to meet a period of unemployment, budget strain (such as the winter heating season, unexpected bills, high medical costs), or to meet someone’s need in crisis due to loss by fire, or abusive situations. Low or fixed income families are also served. The clothing bank is open to everyone (in our church, in our community, and surrounding communities).

COLLECTION INFORMATION:

We continually accept new and like new clothing throughout the week by placing donations in green bins located by the elevator on each floor of our church - an easy drop-off. We ask you to give of your first fruits – even if it’s just clothing! We thank you for your help in making this an excellent outreach!

Items accepted include:

  • Only NEW or LIKE NEW, clean, ready-to-wear clothing (for easy sorting and to eliminate recycling costs)
  • Maternity clothing and uniforms (work, school, boy scout, girl scout) accepted
  • Hats, Coats, Boots & Shoes, NEW or LIKE NEW, clean, ready-to-wear
  • Purses, Backpack NEW or GOOD condition
  • We especially need all sizes of children’s clothing (they go quickly)
    (Please – no stained, pilled, torn, oily, or paint splattered clothing. Underwear and swimsuits not accepted.)

Donations will also be accepted at the clothing bank during our operating hours.

Getting clothing:

You can expect a warm welcome in a clean, safe, and caring environment. We are open:

  • Tuesdays 9-11 a.m.
  • Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • 1st Saturday of each month 9-11 a.m.
Other hours arranged by appointment as necessary.

A donation can is available at the desk if you’d like to leave a small donation (optional). Our volunteer shopping assistants are available to help people choose clothing and provide information about our church when requested.

Other Information:

  • Agency referrals not needed
  • Clothing is for personal use – not to be resold
  • We ask that you only take what you need
  • Volunteers from the community are welcomed to serve at the clothing bank
  • General information is collected to improve our service to you (number of adults, number of children, zip code, etc.)
  • Confidentiality is respected
  • Children must be attended at all times. Child care is not provided. (Pertains to both volunteers and guests)
  • Handicap accessible

 

Lititz United Methodist Church Open Door Clothing Bank

  • Restoring Hope

  • Meeting Basic Needs

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