Programs

Dream Closet & Pantry

A kid shouldn't have to sleep on the floor. A family shouldn't have to choose between food and rent. We collect and distribute what people need most—and deliver it with dignity.

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2165 Curtis St

About Dream Closet & Pantry

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do for a family in crisis is show up with a bed for their kid. We've delivered mattresses to children who were sleeping on the floor. We've filled empty pantries when there was nothing left. We've made sure families had more than one change of clothes.

Dream Closet & Pantry collects food, clothing, and household items to care for families and individuals in need. Donations are collected and distributed based on availability and the specific situation each family is facing. It's not complicated. People need things. We get them those things. And we do it in a way that treats them like the humans they are—not charity cases.

  1. Food, clothing, and household essentials for families in crisis
  2. Beds and furniture for children and families with nothing
  3. Personalized support based on each family's specific situation
  4. Dignity-first approach to resource distribution

How to Get Involved

We need two things: donations and hands. Donations keep the closet and pantry stocked. We accept gently used clothing, non-perishable food, household items, and furniture. Some things we can take, some we can't—check our donation guidelines before dropping off.

Volunteers help us sort, organize, and distribute. It's not glamorous work, but it's the kind of work that puts a bed under a kid who's been sleeping on concrete. If you want to help but can't donate items, financial gifts let us fill the gaps and respond quickly when a family needs something specific. Volunteer or Donate

What We Accept

We gratefully accept:

  • Non-perishable food items
  • Gently used clothing for all ages
  • Household essentials (dishes, linens, toiletries)
  • Furniture in good condition (beds, dressers, tables)
  • Baby items (diapers, formula, cribs, car seats)
  • School supplies

Before donating, please check with us about what we're currently able to accept and our drop-off hours. Some items we can't take due to space or safety reasons. Every donation goes directly to a family or individual in need. Nothing sits in a warehouse. If you give it, someone's going to use it.

View Donation Guidelines