Free Clothing
Partnerships with local thrift stores make it possible for area residents needing assistance to receive free clothing. Attire for the entire family can be found at a number of different thrift shops in the area. While there are no eligibility requirements for this program, some locations require a voucher. See this Thrift Stores list for a printable version.
DONORS: Those who would like to donate new or gently used clothing should contact our office. All donations are considered tax deductible by law.
1203 North 6th Street St. Joseph, Missouri 64501
(816) 364-1131
(800) 365-7724 (Missouri residents only)
FAX (816) 364-2304
E-mail: AFL-CIO Community Services
Business Hours
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thrift Store Listing
Free clothing and household items can be obtained at thrift store locations throughout the region. Please note that it is the decision of each agency to determine which items are free.
Buchanan County:
AFL-CIO Fab-U-Less Finds
St. Joseph, Missouri 64501
(816) 364-1131
Mon thru Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*Free clothing or household goods (up to 6 items) available every three months, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with approved voucher. Vouchers can be obtained from another agency or from front office. NO VOUCHERS ISSUED ON WEDNESDAYS
Birthright
(816) 279-8242
Mon, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wed, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Fri, 11:00 a. m to 4:00 p.m.
*Free pregnancy test, baby clothes up to size 2T, emergency supply of diapers and formula, and maternity clothes.
Grace House
(816) 262-9401
Tue, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Thurs, Sat, 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
*Free clothing and household goods. Call if an emergency.
InterServ
(816) 238-4511
Mon, Thurs, Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
*Free clothing.
Kitchen Ministries
301 North 7th Street St. Joseph, MO
(816) 232-3358
*Free basic kitchen items. Call for assistance. Written referral is required.
Jacob’s Closet
2623 Mitchell St. Joseph, MO
(816) 232-3374
*Free clothes closet, sizes newborn through 6th grade. Call church to set an appointment.
The Lord’s Store
6520 Carnegie Street St. Joseph, MO
(816) 689-7619
(816) 244-0385
Tue, Thurs, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
*Free clothing, kitchen items, household goods, bedding, knickknacks, and small appliances.
Salvation Army Family Thrift Store
(816) 233-3155
Mon thru Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
*Free clothing and household goods with voucher. Must obtain voucher from Salvation Army office located at 618 South 6th Street.
Family Worship Center
(Next to John Glenn Elementary)
St. Joseph, MO
(816) 279-4635
Sat, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
*Free clothing.
Valley Community Center
(816) 238-1709
Mon thru Fri, 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Clay County:
Holt Food Pantry
Mon thru Thurs, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
*Free clothing available.
Clinton County:
Cameron Food Pantry
(816) 632-3663
Mon, Wed, 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
*Serves Cameron School Distric only. Free used clothing available same hours as food pantry.
Davies County:
Adventist Community Services
Wed, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
*Free clothing available.
Dekalb County:
Living Hope Thrift Store
Mon, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wed, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
*Serves all of DeKalb County (except Cameron School District).
Holt County:
Hope House Ministries Thrift Store
Tue thru Fri, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
*Free clothing with approval.
Nodaway County:
Maryville Ministry Center
Tuesday 2-4 pm Thursday 6-8 pm
*Free clothing for immediate household members only (2 times monthly).