GLOW (Gently Loved Outfits to Wear) is the largest, free clothing bank in Toronto, serving more than 14,000 people a year. We rely on generous clothing donors like you to ensure everyone who visits GLOW can go home with the clothing they need to feel warm, healthy, and dignified.

A wonderful way to support GLOW is through a clothing drive. Rally your community to collect gently-worn, quality clothing – it’s fun and easy!

Follow these simple steps to make your clothing drive a success. It’s as easy as 1-2-3!

Step 1:

Launch Your Drive

Get to know what we need. Many items are season specific – winter coats, boots, and outerwear are in desperate need from September through to the Spring. Reach out to donate2glow@newcircles.ca to learn more. We suggest you consider targeting your drive to specific items such as boots, winter coats, or back to school clothing.

For more information, click our FAQ.

Contact donate2glow@newcircles.ca and we will help you register your drive. Let us know the focus of your drive and choose a date to drop off your donations. Please click here to complete a registration form. 

Step 2:

Promote Your Drive

Posters!! Get in touch with us at donate2glow@newcircles.ca and we will provide a poster template for you.

Email your contacts! We recommend sending 2-3 emails to your contacts and a reminder email on the last day of drop-off.

Post it, snap it, tweet it! Show off your group’s team spirit and social awareness. Post on websites, and all your social media channels, to get the word out! Don’t forget to tag New Circles:

Facebook:  /newcirclesTo

Instagram: @newcirclesTO

Twitter: @NewCircles

Step 3:

Drop-off Your Donation

Bring your donations to us! Unfortunately, pick-up service is not available. We are located at 161 Bartley Drive, near Victoria Park and O’Connor. Our drop-off door is located on Hobson Avenue, right on the corner of Bartley Drive and Hobson Avenue, with plenty of free, street parking. Drop-off times are:

Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm.

Take a photo with us! We love to see the efforts of our supporters and then give you a shout-out on our social media channels.

Clothing Donation Guidelines

DONATE

Contemporary, quality items of clothing, shoes, and accessories.

WASH

Items must be clean and odourless.

SORT

Label your bags by marking: men, women, teen, children shoes, accessories, etc.

BAG & LABEL

Fold, place in clear plastic bags, and label. Do not hang clothing on hangers, or donate your items in boxes, bins, suitcases, etc.

We are unable to accept the following items. Thank you for your understanding!

• Soiled, torn, or damaged items
• Used bathing suits, undergarments, or socks
• Sports equipment
• New or used toys
• Household items or small appliances
• Linens, blankets, or bedding
• Furniture, high chairs or car seats
• Electronics, DVDs
• Books

If you have any questions, click on our FAQ page, email donate2glow@newcircles.ca, or call 416-422-2591 x 207.