First Parish has been hosting a free clothing ministry for many years now. We are on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9 am to 10:30 am (only exception is when we have Community Dinner twice per year: when we’re open at 1 pm on that Sunday).
We are located on the bottom floor of our church. The easiest way of access is through our back door near our parking lot.
Click here for a pdf version of our flyer (with schedule).
On the Saturdays that we’re open, there is also a Community Breakfast.
Our Mission Statement
- Receive, exchange and distribute clothing free of charge (not intended for resale)
- Fulfill Matthew 25:35-36 to the best of our abilities
- 35For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.
Clothing Closet Guidelines
Hours of Operation: 9:00am – 10:30am (when on Saturdays)
- Re-sellers are STRONGLY discouraged from participating.
- “Bulk” grabbing is not allowed.
- Guests must provide their own transportation.
- Guests must be able to carry out the items that they receive from the Closet.
- 1 bag (supplied) maximum between the hours of 9:00 am and 9:30 am: keep your bag with you at all times (after 9:30 am: unlimited bags allowed).
- 2 pairs of shoes maximum per bag between the hours of 9:00 am and 9:30am. Please speak to one of us if you feel that this limits your family or organization’s needs.