Fort Wayne Community Schools Clothing Bank

Appointments required with referral from school case manager or counselor.

Phone: 260.467-2520

Fax: 260.467.2538

FWCS Clothing Bank Monetary Donations

Items Needed

School supplies

• Notebooks
• Loose-leaf paper
• Pocket Folders
• #2 pencils
• Ink Pens
• Glue (liquid/Glue Stick)
• Crayons
• Markers
• Colored Pencils
• Rulers
• Pencil cases
• 3 ring binders
• Disinfectant wipes

Personal hygiene products

Undergarments and hygiene products must be new.

• Soap
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Shampoo
• Tampons
• Feminine pads
• Brushes/Combs
• Hair Accessories (e.g. barrettes, pony-tail holders, rubber bands)

Clothing

• Clothing (all sizes, babies to adults)
• Boots
• Coats
• Hats
• Gloves/Mittens
• Shoes, children and adult sizes
• Socks, all sizes (Must be NEW)
• Underwear (Must be NEW)
• Uniform clothing, all sizes (navy blue or khaki pants, short, skirts, etc; solid color polo shirts, sweaters or button shirts)

The Fort Wayne Community Schools Clothing Bank provides clothing to thousands of students each year. FWCS students receive clothes, shoes, coats, toiletries and other items as needed because of poverty or homelessness or following a disaster, such as a flood or fire. Students are referred to the clothing bank by a case manager or counselor at their school.

The Clothing Bank is located on 1511 Catalpa St., Door #26. The Clothing Bank operates with the support of cash donations and donations of new and gently used clothing. See below for items needed. Any used clothing should be in good condition and suitable for students. The clothing bank is staffed from 10 am - 3 pm Monday through Friday.

Small donations can be placed in the bin at one convenient location.