Community Closet

The “Community Closet” is a FREE resource for eligible residents of Concord and Carlisle created by the Concord Carlisle Foundation in partnership with TriCon Church.

The Community Closet opened in May of 2024.

The Community Closet is located at 54 Walden Street, Concord, MA.

Open shopping hours are:

- - - - June: Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30-2:30pm
        
        July: Tuesdays only 12:30-2:30pm

Private appointments are available upon request.

Please email closet@concordcarlislefoundation.org to request an appointment day/time that is convenient for you.

All shoppers must have a voucher from a referring agency. For more information, please contact:

Bonny Wilbur, Town of Concord, bwilbur@concordma.gov

Aubrey Thomas, Town of Carlisle, athomas@carlislema.gov , (978) 371-6694

Nicole Saia, Concord COA, nsaia@concordma.gov

Guidance Departments at any of the Concord/Carlisle schools

VOLUNTEERING

If you are interested in volunteering at the Community Closet, please sign up for a shift!

Community Closet Sign-Up Genius

If you are part of a group that would like to help support the Community Closet, please email closet@concordcarlislefoundation.org and indicate whether you would like to volunteer as a group and/or help with a donation drive.

WISH LIST

We are in constant need of new underwear and socks. These items, as well as some supplies, are on the wish list below, but feel free to purchase these items from the retailer of your choosing.

Community Closet Amazon Wish List

CLOTHING DRIVES

Monthly Drop Off Days:

First Saturday of every month from 10am-12 noon

at the Community Closet @ Tricon Church

New, like-new or consignment-quality only

Upcoming drop off dates:

June 7th
July: canceled due to the holiday weekend
August 2nd

ACCEPTING

Kids clothing for ages 3 – 8 years old

New kids bathing suits

New underwear and socks for all ages

Summer shoes for all ages

We are completely stocked with women’s clothing and ask you hold those items for future drop offs.

We continue to be in desperate need of a few specific categories:

Kids: All clothing

Men’s shorts and pants, sizes small and medium

Children’s and Women’s underwear and socks

(MUST BE NEW)

Men’s underwear (MUST BE NEW), no socks

We also need more LARGE shopping bags (with handles please) for our customers to take home their items

NOT ACCEPTING: Winter clothing (we have very limited storage),

men’s business casual and business attire, toys, books, furniture, or home décor.

Storage is limited.

Thank you for following these guidelines.

If you are interested in hosting a drive with a group or club or individually, please contact closet@concordcarlislefoundation.org.

Any questions, please contact the Concord Carlisle Foundation at 978-369-5250 or closet@concordcarlislefoundation.org.