Since the mid-fifties, people in the community have benefitted from a visit to FPC’s Community Clothes Closet. On Monday morning, weekly clothing donations are sorted and arranged by size. On Tuesday morning, the clothes closet is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to noon, where volunteers assist with the distribution of clothing.
Donations to our Self-Service Clothing Donation Bin:
Donations may be made at any time Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and Friday’s from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. If you stop by during the week and find the bar across the bin you can still place small bags into the bin by placing the bag under the bar and pushing. Access on the weekends will be restricted to small bags. Any clothing left outside of the bin will be disposed of. The bin is marked Clothes Closet and is located outside of the back door on the back side of the Fellowship Center (directly across from the old Clothes Closet drop off area). Signs marking the area are posted in the yard by the bin.
Quality used clothing, shoes, underwear, and coats in “ready to wear” condition suitable for men, women and children of all sizes may be donated. Clothing must be bagged and may NOT be in anything larger than a 13-gallon (kitchen size) trash bag. If you need a receipt for tax purposes, you may call the office at 423-245-0104 and request that a copy be mailed to you. If you receive voice mail, please leave your name and mailing address and a receipt will be mailed to you.
Clothing left outside of the drop-off bin will be disposed of.
Hours of Operation for Those in Need of Clothing:
Open to the public for those in need of clothing on Tuesday’s from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Partnerships:
First Presbyterian Church Clothes Closet works together with several community service organizations including the Salvation Army, Safe House, Hope Haven Ministries, and the American Red Cross by providing clothing to people with special needs or during difficult times in their lives.