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Baby Clothing
Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand clothing and layettes for infants and young children.
BM-6500.1500-100 - View 18 resources »

Children's Clothing
Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand clothing for children and/or adolescents.
BM-6500.1500-120 - View 24 resources »

Clothing
Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand clothing. Included are clothing exchange programs.
BM-6500.1500 - View 98 resources »

Clothing Vouchers
Programs that supply coupons that can be exchanged in designated thrift shops or nonprofit organizations for clothing.
BM-6500.1500-130 - View 2 resources »

Costumes
Programs that pay for or provide attire (which may include hats, wigs, beards, masks and accessories) that children and/or adults can wear for Halloween, Mardi Gras, costume parties, fancy dress balls or other similar occasions.
BM-6500.1500-140 - View 1 resources »

Diapers
Programs that pay for or provide cloth or disposable diapers.
BM-6500.1500-150 - View 25 resources »

General Clothing Provision
Programs that provide clothing for people who need it. Available items depend on what has been donated and is on hand at any given time. The collection may include but does not specialize in children's clothes, work clothes, maternity clothes and shoes.
BM-6500.1500-250 - View 53 resources »

Maternity Clothing
Programs that pay for or provide clothing that women can wear during pregnancy.
BM-6500.1500-500 - View 2 resources »

Shoes
Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand shoes. Included are odd shoe exchanges.
BM-6500.1500-830 - View 2 resources »

Underwear/Sleepwear
Programs that pay for or provide new or gently used socks, undershirts, bras, slips, nightgowns, pajamas, bathrobes and other undergarments/nightwear.
BM-6500.1500-850 - View 4 resources »

Winter Clothing
Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand coats, gloves, hats, scarves and other winter clothing.
BM-6500.1500-920 - View 13 resources »

Work Clothing
Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand uniforms or other working clothes. Also included are programs such as "Dress for Success" that provide interview suits and other professional attire for low income individuals (frequently women) who need this type of wardrobe to secure and/or retain gainful employment.
BM-6500.1500-950 - View 3 resources »
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