Welcome to Kid's Closet of Duluth!

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Kid's Closet of Duluth wishes to thank our major supporters:
*The Duluth Public Schools
*The Ordean Foundation
*SMDC Foundation
*Downtown Rotary
*Friendly Kiwanis
*Harbortown Rotary
*Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation
*Pilgrim Congregational Church UCC
*Duluth Area Retired Educators Association
*AFL-CIO
*Junior League of Duluth
*Minnesota Power

It's True!

Free clothes for Duluth school children in early childhood thru fifth grade who are in need. We outfit your child for school - gym shoes, socks, underwear, school outfits and winter outerwear, including boots. All donated locally for local children, we have both new and good quality used items. We serve by appointment only so apply early in the school year for best results. You are welcome to return in spring for more shoes and spring clothes.

Lakewood Students modeled winter jackets plus hats that were knit by third graders from their school!

Am I Eligible?

Yes, if you are unable to buy the clothes your children need. We do not have set income guidelines. Talk to your school social worker or family advocate about your situation. They will help you with the required referral form. Most of our families are eligible for free lunch or have some special need - fire, job loss, recent move, military callup, or ?

For your Appointment: Set the time for your appointment carefully and be sure to be on time. Many families are waiting for their turn. If you miss, we all lose valuable time! Call the scheduler or the Closet (218)628-4899 if you need to reschedule. Be sure to know the right sizes. We ask that you bring a drawing made around your child's foot. Shoe and boot sizes often vary.

Looking for School Clothes!

How can I help? You may donate good used clothing suitable for school. Sorry, we do not accept used shoes or boots. If you wish to Support the Kids Closet of Duluth Financially, send your Tax-Deductible Contribution to: Kids Closet of Duluth Laura MacArthur Elementary School 727 Central Ave N Duluth, MN 55807 We are a 501(c)3 Charitible Organization. We are always looking for volunteers! Please consider joining our dedicated team of volunteers.	Awards given to outstanding Kids Closet Supporters (More Below!). Jean Severance (left), founder, 19 year director and 25 year volunteer. The "Mother Theresa" of the Kids Closet. Pictured with Char Kerelko, current Kids Closet Director
	Tina Shaddox, founder of Charitable Crafters, responsible for hundreds of hand made hats, mittens, and scarves donated by area crafters
	Pilgrim Congregational Church, UCC, our major religious donor, accepted by Kitty VanEvera of the Pilgrim Fund.
	The Duluth Public Schools, our major "in kind" supporter, accepted by Deb Sauter, principal of Laura MacArthur School.

Service Numbers:
We have served 1009 individual children during 05-06 school year (unduplicated count) and 201 of these came back for a second round of shoes and clothing for spring/summer.

We have served 980 individual children during 06-07 school year (unduplicated count) and 176 of these came back in the spring. These Numbers are typical of what we serve in a school year.

Volunteers working to move us into our new room!

Kids Closet celebrates 25 years of service to the children of Duluth with a Fashion Show featuring volunteer Duluth School District students.
Make sure you scroll below to see all of our show!

Mary Anne Quackenbush, Kids Closet Treasurer, giving out door prize tickets to children attending the show.

The Emcee of the show, Sandy Drag of WDIO-TV

A Student models a new outfit

The school bus loaded with student models

The Laura MacArthur Choir, all dressed up in donated used clothes from the Kids Closet collection, serenaded the audience with two musical selections.