Dawn’s Closet

Gently used clothing, accessories and household essentials for men, women and children.

Dawn’s Closet provides clothing, accessories, and household essentials free of charge for work, school and everyday to men, women and children of all ages and all sizes in need who live in Washington County and surrounding border communities in eastern Ramsey County and western Wisconsin. We currently are serving over 350 families each month in Dawn’s Closet.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for assistance, individuals must live in Washington County, a community along the Ramsey County/Washington County border or a western Wisconsin community along the Polk or St. Croix County, Wisconsin/Washington County, Minnesota border. Total combined household income cannot be more than 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines listed below.

Add $7,640 of allowable income for each additional family member above eight.

Proof identification (a photo ID) and proof of residency are required for each adult in every household on every visit. Acceptable proof of residency includes a utility bill, a bank statement, a paycheck stub, or correspondence from a county, state, or federal government agency. Documents provided as proof of residency must be dated within 45 days of each visit.

Proof of identification also must be submitted for every child living in each household. Acceptable proof of identification for children includes a birth certificate, health insurance card, school ID, or social security card.

How you can be involved

Dawn’s Closet accepts donations of gently used, clean, quality men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and accessories for all occasions, in all sizes and for all ages.

We also accept gently used, clean sets of sheets, quilts, comforters, blankets, kitchen and bath linens, sets of dishes, glassware, and flatware, kitchen utensils, cookware, infant care items, and gently used, operational small household appliances (e.g. small microwave ovens, blenders, mixers, toasters, toaster ovens, crock pots, irons, etc.)

Because we have limited space, we cannot accept donations of used toys, knick knacks, electronic equipment, or furniture.

Dawn’s Closet operates with the support of volunteers who sort and stock donations and assist clients when they come to select clothing and household essentials.

• Learn more about how to donate your gently used clothing, household items or infant care products.
• Learn more about how to volunteer your time.

Location

Dawn’s Closet is located at 1911 Curve Crest Blvd. W. in the building with blue and white awnings, next door to the Stillwater Gazette newspaper office.

Hours of Operation

Dawn’s Closet is currently open to serve clients during the following hours:

For more information about donations or to volunteer, please contact us at 651-430-2739 Ext. 201

Dawn’s Closet Program Director: Dana Dunlap Massopust