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:
Fab-U-Less Finds
St. Joseph, Missouri 64501
(816) 364-1131
Mon thru Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (open to public)
*Free clothing or household items (6 items) every three months with an approved voucher. No vouchers accepted after 4:30 p.m. or 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, 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
*Free pregnancy test, baby clothes up to size 2, an emergency supply of diapers and formula, maternity clothes.
Grace House
(816) 262-9401
Tue, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thurs & Sat, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
*Free clothing and household items (infant – size 3X). Call if an emergency.
Guardian's Closet
(816)752-3785
Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
*Free clothing and other supplies for foster families.
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
Call the church to set an appointment.
*Free clothes closet, sizes newborn through 6th grade.
Family Worship Center
(Next to John Glenn Elementary)
St. Joseph, MO
(816) 244-0178
(816) 261-9197
Sat, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
*Free clothing.
Woodson Chapel Church
(816) 233-0769
Mon 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
*Free clothing
Clay County:
Holt Food Pantry
Tues. 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
*Serves Kearney-Holt District only.
Bridge Street Ministries
(816) 532-0164
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
2nd Saturday of each month 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
*Free clothing.
Clinton County:
Cameron Food Pantry
(816) 632-3663
Mon, Wed, 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.
*Serves Cameron School District only.Free clothing and some household items.
Davies County:
Adventist Community Services
(660) 663-2478
Wed, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
*Free clothing and household items.
Dekalb County:
Living Hope Thrift Store
(816) 449-2163
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
(660) 446-2223
Tue & Wed, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thurs & Fri, 12:00 to 4 p.m.
Nodaway County:
Maryville Ministry Center
(660) 582-6644
Tues, 2-4 p.m.
Thurs, 6-8 p.m.
*Free clothing for immediate household members only (2 times monthly).