Providing students items they need to attend school and be ready to learn.

Two Threadz clothes closets are available as a FREE resource for Tempe middle and high school teens from the Tempe Union, Tempe Elementary and Kyrene school districts (school ID required). Both Threadz locations carry a wide selection of new and/or gently-used items.

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Want to help support Threadz?

Your donations help ensure that our Threadz Teen Clothes Closets are stocked with essential items that local teens need to thrive. Here’s how you can contribute:

FALL DONATION DRIVE – October 18 to November 1, 2024  

Help keep Tempe youth warm this winter by donating hoodies, pants and sleepwear. You can purchase items from our Fall Donation Wish List on Amazon and them delivered directly to our office at 34 E. 7th Street, Tempe, or buy them elsewhere and drop them off at any Threadz location.

SUPPORT THREADZ YEAR-ROund 

Help us stay prepared throughout the year by donating essential items like personal care products, underwear and socks.  These basics are crucial for students to attend school.  Your gift will not only refresh their bodies but also boost their spirits. 

Amazon Wish List

For a convenient way to support Threadz, check out our everyday Amazon Wish List.  Items can be shipped directly to Tempe Community Council office at 34 E. 7th Street, Tempe, AZ  85281.

We also welcome Amazon e-gift cards, which can be sent to tccinformation@tempe.gov or mailed to our office.

Items Always in Need

  
Clothing & Shoes

    • Clean teen-appropriate clothing (new or gently-used), especially in large sizes
    • Athletic and dress shoes (larger sizes, especially for males teens, are needed)
    • PE/sports clothing (gym shorts, shirts)
    • Bras, boxer briefs, underwear, and socks (new only)

Personal Hygiene Products

    • Shampoo, conditioner (including ethnic), deodorant, feminine hygiene products, and more.

School Supplies

    • Composition notebooks
    • College-ruled loose-leaf paper
    • Index cards
    • Click-type pens
    • Highlighters
    • 3-ring binders (plain or teen-friendly designs)
    • Backpacks (adult/teen sizes)

Where to Drop Off Donations

 
Donations can be dropped off at: 
Threadz locations during operation hours, or respective school front office when open. 

    • Marcos de Niza High School – 6000 S. Lakeshore Drive, Tempe
    • Tempe High School – 1730 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe
    • Mountain Pointe High School – 4201 E. Knox Road, Phoenix

Off-hours drop-offs are accepted at the Tempe Community Council office, located at 34 E. 7th Street, Tempe, Monday to Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM.  Please note:  We do not offer pick-up services.  

Questions?
480.858.2300 or Email >