Free clothing closets, furniture and school supplies in Bergen County New Jersey.
Find where to turn to for free or low cost clothes, diapers, back to school supplies, furniture and household goods in Bergen County. Several not-for profit clothing closets, charities, and government agencies focus on meeting the needs of the low income as well as job seekers.
While some of the centers will provide goods for free, others (mostly thrift stores) will sell items at low cost to the general public. Donations are also appreciated and needed. Please do contribute to a Bergen County location. Items that may be distributed include winter coats, professional work clothes, furniture, uniforms, school items, and even toys and gifts around Christmas. All locations may provide what are known as vouchers so that those who qualify can receive free items from the locations.
Birthright of Bergen County
19 W Pleasant Ave
Maywood, New Jersey, 07607
(201) 845-4646
Works with newborns and pregnant mothers. The non-profit provides services such as free pregnancy testing, advice, and support to pregnant women. Some of the material goods are more limited, but when available may offer free baby clothes, food, baby items, cribs, free diapers, and other maternity clothes.
Building on the Rock Community Church
Dial (732) 657-7040
The location may offer baby items, food, paper products and personal/hygiene items to the low income and families with children. Students may be given free books, shoes or supplies for school, winter hats, and more items for clients.
Community Thrift Shop
Primary address is 85 Godwin Ave
Midland Park, NJ, 07432
(201) 652-7661
The public from Bergen County can use this facility. It is a thrift shop that relies on and accepts donations of kitchen items, small furniture, clothing (in season), toys, and books. Other items like furniture or appliances may be available too. These items are then resold to the general public at lower prices. Proceeds from the sale of these items benefits 52 different organizations and regional financial assistance programs.
Dress for Success
(973) 822-3188
This is a national non-profit with locations across New Jersey. The center collects and distributes, for free, gently used business-appropriate clothing such as dresses, slacks, and shoes. All items go to women clients entering or the job market. Career counseling and other employment services may be offered too.
Goodwill Industries of Northern NJ and Greater NY
507-A S Washington Ave
Bergenfield, NJ, 07621
This center accept and then sells donations of new and gently used clothing as well as household supplies. This can include shoes, accessories, winter coats, household goods and toys.
City of Hackensack Social Services
65 Central Ave
Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601
Offers referrals and information services for lower income Hackensack residents. Financial aid, free food, vouchers or gift cards to get kindergarten to high school students school items and much more may be provided using government aid.
Junior League of Morristown - Nearly New Shop
7 King Pl
Morristown, NJ, 07960
(973) 539-2266
The organization collects surplus gives certain times of the year. Professional work attire, free school supplies, Christmas or birthday toys, and other goods can be passed out in Bergen County.
Market Street Mission - Basic Need Outreach
9 Market St
Morristown, NJ, 07960
(973) 538-0431
Will address the basic needs of the homeless and very low income. Christmas and holiday assistance and needs may be met too along with winter attire. Sleeping bags, blankets, cleaning supplies, and other goods.
Northwest NJ Maternal & Child Health Network
106 Mt Kemble Ave
Morristown, NJ, 07960
A program known as Healthy families is offered for new moms and families. They can also learn about resources such as free diapers or formula.
SAGE Eldercare
Location is 478 Morris Ave
Summit, NJ, 07901
(908) 273-5550
A thrift shops has quality but gently used resale items for purchase. Donations range from small appliances, furniture and clothing. There may be beds, couches, adult diapers, and more for low to moderate income senior citizens or the disabled.
Free Furniture Bank in Bergen County - Furniture Assist
The charity supports northern NJ. Gently used goods, including beds, couches, tables, lamps, and other items may be passed out. It is a free, regional furniture bank for the working poor, low income, immigrants, single mothers and struggling families. Call 973-868-6007
Hackensack Corps - Salvation Army, Bergen County
A various number of assistance programs are offered, including a free clothing closet (for income qualified) and thrift stores. Other resources include family counseling, aid to transients, referrals to other agencies, moral and spiritual services, food pantry, soup kitchen and free Christmas and Holiday programs. A free annual school supply giveaway even also takes place in the summer and fall.
There are a few locations around Bergen County as indicated below. Or find more details on Salvation Army assistance programs Bergen County.
436 Union St
Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601
Telephone number - (973) 916-0655
380 S Van Brunt St
Englewood, New Jersey, 07631
(201) 894-8492
A Salvation Army thrift store only is located at the address below. It has for resale second hand and used merchandise store. The lowest income people may receive a voucher so that they can buy the goods at no cost to them.
185 Englewood Ave, Englewood, NJ, 07631
Sharing Volunteer Organization for Disabled Adults and their Second-Hand Shoppe
Main address is 1308 Springfield Ave
New Providence, NJ, 07974
This non-profit has quality resale items available for sale to residents. The location also accepts donations of clothing and small household items. Wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, and other mobility equipment can be passed out too.
Succasunna United Methodist Church - Thrift Shop
91 Main St
Succasunna, NJ, 07876
Call (973) 584-7349
Women's Rights Information Center - Career Closet
108 W Palisade Ave
Englewood, New Jersey, 07631
Call (201) 568-1166
This is another career counseling location. It is a source for people in need of professional business clothing for job interviews and ready-to-wear work clothes. The free/low cost closet contains suits, pants, skirts, shoes, accessories, and blouses.
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