Donate Clothing

GLOW receives donations from thousands of individuals, groups, retailers and corporations across Toronto, who want to promote health, self esteem, social inclusion, and employability for those in need. Our donors help us divert clothing from landfills, reducing waste and improving the environment. 

How do I donate clothing?

Individual donations can be dropped off any time from Monday to Friday between 9 am to 5pm. Please bring your clothing donations to the side entrance on Hobson Avenue (see map) and ring the doorbell.  We will be waiting to assist you with unloading your donations. We are happy to offer a tour of our facilities and answer questions you have about our services. 

Clothing drives make the biggest impact and are a fun, easy way to connect with your community while helping others. To register a clothing drive, click here

What items do you accept?

We gladly accept clothing, footwear, and accessories for all ages (infants to seniors), genders, and sizes. We strive to provide high quality items to preserve our clients’ dignity, and cannot accept items that are ripped, stained, out-dated or otherwise unwearable. We request that you review our Donation Guidelines below, prior to making a donation.

You can help us minimize our storage costs by donating items according to our seasonal calendar.

March-August – Spring & Summer Clothing

Lighter weight fabrics, short-sleeved shirts, shorts, capris, dresses, skirts, cotton sweaters, lightweight jackets and coats, sandals, bathing suits, sun hats, light scarves.

July-August – Back to School

School wear for teens, including sweaters, hoodies, sweatpants, jeans, jerseys, jackets, running shoes, flats, cardigans, sports hats.

September-February – Fall & Winter Clothing 

Sweaters, raincoats, suede and leather, long-sleeved shirts, winter coats and jackets, snowsuits and snow pants, fleece pants, sweatpants, boots, waterproof footwear, scarves, hats, gloves, mittens. 

We do not issue tax receipts for donations of used clothing. If you would like to support our programs financially, click here to donate online.

We are unable to accept furniture, appliances, electronics, household items, toys, books, linens, or used socks and underwear. 

For more information please contact donate2glow@newcircles.ca