Clothing, Diapers, Personal Care Items
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Macomb Mothers Helping Hand Pantry |
A baby formula, baby food & baby cereal pantry. One can of formula per family per month if in need and the item is in stock. Also, trading formula, baby food & cereal. |
https://www.facebook.com/sharethe need/
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NORTHERN MACOMB COUNTY |
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| Saturdays from 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. |
New Haven Pantry |
New Haven, Ray, or Lenox residents only. Diapers may be picked up twice a month, fifteen diapers at a time. Emergency stop until WIC can get them on their caseload. |
Other services: food pantry for babies and one for children |
(586) 749-3688 |
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| Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 A.M. - 11:30 A. M. |
St. Isidore Baby Pantry |
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Once a month help with formula, diapers, wipes, and other items for infants/toddlers |
(586) 745-9501 |
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Samaritan House |
For Samaritan House clients only and when diapers are available. |
(586) 336-9956 |
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CENTRAL MACOMB COUNTY |
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Call Monday morning at 9:00 A.M. to set an appointment to get the diapers. |
Abigayle Ministries |
Diapers sizes: 0 – 4T (30 diapers at a time) |
Formula, baby lotion, baby wash, diaper cream |
(586) 323-1411 |
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SOUTHERN MACOMB COUNTY |
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Mon - Thursday, 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. |
Gianna House |
Diapers for 0 - 36 months. Baby wipes, formula, bottles, blankets. |
(586) 445-0440 |
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Mon: 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. |
Cuddle Cupboard Ministry at New Life Assembly of God Church |
Free diapers. |
Free formula and baby items. |
(586) 823-2550 |
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Appointments are suggested. |
St. Pio of Pietrelcina Catholic Church |
Diapers sized newborn to size six available for children age 36 months or younger. |
Also available: wipes, formulas, clothing under 12 months size, blankets, infant personal care, and other baby items. No infant furniture available. |
(586) 777-9116 ext. 3 |
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Monday - Friday |
Catholic Charities of SE MI |
Expectant mothers or families with infants under 12 months. |
Also available are baby wipes, baby lotion, baby shampoo and other baby supplies. |
(586) 416-2300 Press 0 to speak to a support person. |
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| Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30am-1:30pm. No appointment needed. |
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church |
Food also available |
For families living between 8 Mile and 9 Mile and Sherwood and Hoover, proof of current residence. |
(586) 758-3940 (Food and baby pantry office) |
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FREE CLOTHING |
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| Usually Tuesdays, Thursdays andSaturdays at various locations - Check the Wave Project website |
Times vary, check the Wave Project website |
Sites vary - Check the Wave Project website calendar (link at right). |
(248) 270-8543 |
A mobile clothing closet distributes clothing and hygieneessentials. The van visits WAVE Project shower service sites and other identified sites in need. Those sites are located on the Wave Project website: 2021 The Wave Project. The back doors of the van open with racks of clothing (coats, jeans, sweatshirts, flannels, etc.). The side “service window” and interior space is for the distribution of socks, underwear, t-shirts, hygiene kits, warming bundles, blankets, and other yet-to-be-determined items as needed. |
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Trinity kids |
Tuesdays from 10:00 A.M.. - 2:00 P.M. Open until 6:00 P.M. on the last Tuesday of the month |
45160 Van Dyke Ave. Utica, MI 48317 |
(586) 731-4490 | The kids closet is located in the accessory building at Trinity Utica. This is in in the north end of the parking lot, next to the large playground structure. Each child is able to receive four outfits per season on a quarterly basis at no charge. |
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CENTRAL MACOMB COUNTY |
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First and third Wednesdays of the month |
1:00PM - 2:30PM |
Liberties South 26345 Gratiot Ave. Roseville, MI 48066 |
(586) 777-8094 |
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Mondays-Fridays |
9:00AM - 4:00PM |
Community Open Closet 22800 Hall Road, Suite 420 Clinton Twp., MI |
(586)725-6528 |
Open to those in need in the community. New and gently-used clothing, apparel and accessories. |
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365 days |
Every day, 24/7 |
Bernadette’s Faith in Action |
(586) 623-9371 |
A 10 X 10 shed is open everyday, 24/7. Offers blankets, clothing, shoes, etc. A pad of paper is |
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9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. |
Live Rite Retail Shop |
(586) 217-5899 |
Gently used clothing for men, women and children. Donation of $1.00 per item. |
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Mon., Wed. & Fri. |
9:00 A.M.. - 12:00 P.M. |
Feeding the Need |
(586) 945-7090 |
Clothing vouchers only for Sunshine Thrift Store at 16 Mile and Gratiot. Paperwork to bring: Michigan ID, Birth certificate for each child in the family, the children’s social security numbers, Bridge/WIC cards, proof of medical insurance(Medicaid or private insurance) |
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Tues & Thur |
10:00 A.M.. - 12 noon |
Helen's Closet |
(586) 441-2903 |
Men, women, children (toddlers to adults). Based on need. |
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Thur |
10:00 A.M.. - Noon No appointment necessary |
St. Mark Catholic Church Clothes Closet 4401 Bart Warren, MI 48091 |
(586) 759-3026 |
No appointment necessary. No residence restrictions. Volunteers help customers by offering one-on one assistance. Gently pre-worn clothes, shoes for all ages and sizes. |
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First Saturday of the month only, from 10:00 - 11:00 A.M.. |
Bethel Lutheran Church |
(586) 778-0021 |
The clothes closet is not available in June or July. |
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By appointment |
Eastpointe Community |
(313) 969-4330 | Open to those in need in the community. New and gently-used clothing, accessories, etc. for all ages and sexes. |
New and used prom dresses for Homecoming or other special school occasion are available at various times and locations:
- Homecoming dresses ($10.00) are available in all sizes and lengths from Dress into a Dream Program which runs approximately from August - September. Pick ups are at various community locations and locations vary each year.
- Free prom dresses and accessories (also shoes, makeup, jewelry etc.) for juniors and seniors are available and available in all sizes and lengths. Available from Sparkle Network’s Prom Closet Project Tour from March to early May. Pick ups are at various community locations and locations vary each year.
An appointment is required to attend either event. Check social media and/or the Sparkle Network website for dates, locations, and how to access the application.
https://sparklenetwork.org/prom-closet-project-tour-application/
Maternity clothes, baby layettes, infant clothing size 2 and smaller, high chairs, car seats, etc. are sometimes available from the following pro-life organizations:
Birthright of Macomb County, Utica Must call ahead of time Open Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
(586) 254-5930 |
Compassion Pregnancy, Clinton Township Call to make an appointment to receive items. |
(586) 783-9620 |
Clothing Swaps - An online announcement board featuring local clothing swaps (clothes are swapped between participants) is available for individuals and families. To join, go to: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/SEMIclothingswap/info
Free clothing (also lunch, haircuts, health services, etc.) for the homeless and low-income persons in need are available at regularly scheduled "Safe Haven Resource Fairs," offered several times a year and sponsored by the Macomb County Continuum of Care and coordinated by Macomb Community Action, (586) 469-5656. https://www.macombcoc.org/
Internet sales of used clothing are available: www.detroitcraigslist.org or www.ebay.com
Mom-to-Mom Resale events held at neighborhood churches, schools, and moms clubs. At Mom-to-Mom resale events, moms rent a table and sell children's used clothing and other items at reasonable prices. For more information go to: https://www.mom2momsalesmichigan.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/Mom2MomSalesMichigan/
Voucher for a Society of St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop along with a debit card to pay for the purchase is available from local Catholic Churches. Website: https://svdpdetroit.org
A clothes closet of career clothing for interviews, work, seeking employment or starting a new job is available from Michigan Works! - Clinton Township, (586) 263-1501.
Clothing, household goods for displaced families. Also, birthday/Christmas gifts, school supplies for low-income children available from All Pulling Together, Inc., (586) 209-8241 (Eastpointe). Facebook page: https://www-pulling-together-343267905882188/
Baby clothes are sometimes available at Macomb Community Action Centers:
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| North Center | 58144 Gratiot | New Haven, MI | (586) 749--5146 |
| Central Center | 18 Market Street | Mt. Clemens, MI | (586) 469-6964 |
| South Center | 22856 Ryan | Warren, MI | (586) 759-9150 |
Baby clothes and baby furniture are sometimes available at Second Hand Rose Resale Shop, 158 S. Main, Mt. Clements, MI 48043 (586) 468-3083. https://turningpointmacomb.org/resale/
Maternity clothes, baby layettes, infants clothing size 2 and under, high chairs, car seats, etc. are available for youth experiencing a crisis pregnancy. Proof of need is required (e.g., Medicaid card, etc.). Available from Birth Right of Macomb County, (586) 254-5930.
Personal care products, cleaning products and paper goods available through St. Luke Personal Care Pantry. The Pantry is open Wednesday morning from 10:00 AM to 1:00PM. Must have Bridge Card, photo identification (either a driver’s license or Michigan ID card) and must be a resident of Macomb County. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is located at 7700 22 Mile Rd., Shelby Township, MI 48317, (586) 731-1221. (Call close to 10:00 A.M. and speak with Kathy Wise, who heads up the Pantry. Recipients are allowed to pick up items once every two months for the first year and then the interval lengths.)
A hygiene box of personal items (soap, shampoo, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, and toothpaste for the homeless, veterans, students, senior citizens and low-income residents is available at the Blessing Bags Brigade located on the corner of New Street and Pine Street in Mt. Clemens, behind St. Peter Catholic Church. Socks, gloves and hats are available in the winter months. For more information, go to: https://blessingbagsbrigade.com/
Check the Food Chapter for a list of Food Pantries that also have hygiene items.
Facebook has many sites with free items or to swap in Macomb County.
A website which connects members of the website (it’s free to join) and others who have things to give away for free is available from Freecycle: https://www.freecycle.org. To sign up, find your community by entering it into the search box above or by clicking on 'Browse Groups' above the search box.