Free clothes, back to school supplies, and furniture assistance in Miami Dade County.
Clothing closets and furniture banks across southern Florida and Miami-Dade County provide free clothes, vouchers, school supplies to children, household furniture and other support to families or individuals. Some also have free furniture along with baby supplies including diapers. Churches, charities, and non-profits administer programs that pay for or provide secondhand or new clothes as well as other stuff to low income families and children.
Some of the centers serve as clothing exchange programs. This means that they administer programs that do everything include gather, sort, and distribute items to partner agencies, including charities, across Miami Florida. In addition to the clothing, locations may also have, or sell for low cost, furniture, free school supplies, personal hygiene items, and offer free Christmas assistance or birthday toys. While not as common, professional work attire or uniforms may be offered. If your income is low enough, or if you are homeless, then items may be provided for free.
Miami Rescue Mission - Bargain Barn Plus (Clothing thrift store)
Location is 2233 NW First Court
Miami, Florida 33127
(305) 572-2063
The center is open to the general public. It offers/sells previously owned clothing such as shoes, toys, linens, housewares, toys, and sporting goods. While not as common, they may even have vehicles for sale on site. Proceeds of sale are used to benefit the charity agency's programs and client programs.
Food Pantry and Clothing Referrals
2601 NW 65th Street
Miami, FL 33147
Dial (305) 693-4860
This is a certified non-profit organization that operates in Dade County. It provides referrals for clothing assistance for individuals and families in crisis. Other support can include food, information on housing/shelter, and in general staff can help people move from a place of instability to a place of self-sufficiency.
Chapman Partnership - Homeless Assistance Center
1550 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
(305) 329-3000
A second location is at 28205 SW 124th Court, Homestead, FL 33033, call (305) 416-7143.
They may have clothing, basic supplies, and more for the homeless.
Dressing Children with Pride
2624 NW 21 Terrace
Miami, FL 33142
Call (305) 638-5878
School supplies and/or free clothing may be offered, including backpacks, books, shoes, and other clothing items.
Mount Calvary Baptist Church
1140 NW 62nd Street
Phone - (305) 759-8226
Children's Needs
1500 NW 12th Avenue, Suite # 1117
Miami, Florida 33136
Call (305) 324-5678
Provides support, including financial assistance, to abused and neglected children in the foster care system. Cash aid can help pay for immediate necessities such as clothing, food, and medical/psychological care.
Missionaries of Charity - Mother Teresa Home for Women in Distress
Location is 724 NW 17 Street
Miami, Florida 33136
Dial (305) 326-0032
Women fleeing violence and/or single moms can get help. Food, clothes for them or their kids, school bags or backpacks, and other free stuff is offered.
Suited For Success - Career Gear for Men
250 NW 9th Street
Miami, FL 33136
(305) 444-1944
The non-profit can coordinate job skills training and clothing to low-income, male job seekers in Miami-Dade County. Participation in their programs is by referrals only. Suits, shoes, and other professional clothing may be offered.
Suited For Success - Dress for Success (Women Program)
Location is 250 NW 9th Street
Miami, FL 33136
Dial (305) 444-1944
This is similar to above, but focuses on women in southern Florida.
Homestead Women's Center
257 North Krome Avenue
Homestead, Florida 33030
(305) 245-4673
Focuses on pregnant women. May have baby supplies, help arrange for furniture/cribs, and more.
Downtown Center
500 NE 1st Avenue
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 420-6693
Personal grooming supplies and hygiene items may be available.
Cityreach Ministries
12236 SW 128 Street
Miami, Florida 33186
(305) 259-7677
Salvation Army Thrift Store #1
Location is 90 NW 23rd Street
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 573-4200
A second center is at 9790 Bird Road, Miami, FL 33165, call (305) 554-9669
Various emergency assistance and social services are offered. Among them is a thrift shop that can have clothing or furniture. Christmas meals and free gifts or toys may be provided from resources such as Angel Tree. Other services include homeless prevention, vouchers for medications, funds for energy bills, back to school uniforms or supplies as well as clothes and more. Continue with Salvation Army assistance programs in Miami.
St Vincent De Paul - Thrift Store - Hialeah
15 SE First Avenue
Hialeah, Florida 33010
Call (305) 885-2788 for intake
Clothing, household goods, referrals, and limited financial aid may be offered. The center has a clothing closet for the needy, and referrals to local churches. This thrift store may have vouchers for free items, or they also offer kids shoes, backpacks, and other items. Continue with Saint Vincent de Paul.
Safespace Thrift Store
Main address: 17750 South Dixie Highway
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 253-5743
The thrift store may have clothing, household goods, or furniture.
Respect Life - Emergency Pregnancy Service – Sunset
9360 Sunset Drive, Suite 238, Miami, FL 33173, call (305) 273-8507
5801 NW 151 Street, Suite 302, Hialeah, FL 33014, dial (305) 653-2921
May have items such as baby food and formula, clothing, diapers, and more. Baby wipes for new low income or single mothers, maternity clothes, and other goods are offered too.
Goodwill - Thrift Stores
Location is 2121 NW 21st Street
Miami, Florida 33142
(305) 324-2025
The thrift store offers previously owned clothing, shoes, linens, housewares, and more. Furniture is also for sale at a low cost, including beds, tables, and the like.
Douglas Gardens Thrift Shop
Main address is 5713 NW 27th Avenue
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 638-1900
The store sells low cost couches, beds, tables, lights, appliances, and more.
Free furniture banks in Dade County
Several churches and charities give out supplies, based on donations. The programs may not be year round. Kitchen utensils, tables, couches, beds, and other free stuff may be offered. Dial 211. these locations may also have food, financial aid, and emergency help.
Camillus House - Shelter & Direct Services
726 NE First Avenue
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 374-1065
The homeless in Dade County can not only get a place to sleep, but also blankets, free clothes, jackets, and other items they need to stay safe and on track. There are blankets, socks, sleeping bags, and related goods.
Florida Freedom Partnership
P.O. Box 522222
Miami, Florida 33152
(305) 640-9856
Facilitates transportation and clothing. As part of this, car repairs, information on charity automobile services, and even free infant seats may be offered.
Sobe Thrifty - Community Aids Resource
Main address: 1435 Alton Road
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Telephone number to dial for information is (305) 672-7251
Fraternidad Nicaraguense
10364 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33174
(305) 228-1208
Offers job training formats, visa application filing assistance, and distributes free clothing.
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