Clothing
Throw 'N' Go
This annual program started in 2003. From spring break until move out at the end of the year, °µÍø½ûÇø residence hall students donate non-perishable food, clothes, rugs, furniture and other usable items via the Throw ‘n’ Go program. Bins placed in designated areas in the residence halls collect donations which benefit Phyllis Zumkehr Portage County Clothing Center. Collection bins are also located in the KSU Alumni Center for off-campus students and seniors. Donations are close to 100,000 pounds every year!
Winter Coat and Clothing Drive
For four weeks in November and December, °µÍø½ûÇø collects clean, gently used or new items for all ages including warm clothing, hats, gloves, scarves and sweaters. Look for large boxes wrapped with wintry wrapping paper and Winter Coat and Clothing Drive signs in common areas at select buildings listed below. Winter coat and clothing donations will go to the Winter Warm Up Station at the Women’s Center and the Phyllis Zumkehr Portage County Clothing Center, which provides items to homeless individuals, families, elderly, and veterans in need free of charge. This yearly event started in 2018.
Bra Recycling Drive
°µÍø½ûÇø’s Office of Sustainability hosts a bra drive, during the month of October coinciding with fall mammogram screenings, to collect reusable or worn-out bras since 2013. Bras that are in good condition are donated to Phyllis Zumkehr Portage County Clothing Center, and worn-out bras are recycled via The Bra Recyclers to be shredded and turned into wiper cloths and other textiles.
The °µÍø½ûÇø Career Closet
The Career Closet s your go-to place on campus for FREE professional attire!! We are currently located in Career Exploration & Development (261 Schwartz Center) and in the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship (Crawford Hall, Suite 202). Access is available to all °µÍø½ûÇø students, staff and faculty. The Career Closet is always collecting donations: new or gently used professional pieces. Please contact Career Exploration and Development at (330) 672-2360 to schedule a drop-off time.
The Fabric Pantry
The Fabric Pantry was founded in 2021 as an organization devoted to providing free fabrics and sewing materials to °µÍø½ûÇø Students. Every year we hold a fashion show to display the innovation and talent of °µÍø½ûÇø creatives and demonstrate how access to materials can foster creativity amongst students. The fabric pantry’s main purpose is to provide free fabric for students in the fashion school. This will reduce the deterrent many low-income students have when applying to the cost-heavy major. On top of that, fast fashion has vastly increased the amount.
Clothing
For clothing, you can donate to the stores below, or find the nearest clothing recycler.
Usable Clothing Drop-off Locations
3377 State Route 59 Ravenna, Ohio 44266
Phone: 330-296-0503
This nonprofit organization makes clothing available to anyone who can use it for FREE.
Goodwill Industries
2528 OH-59 Kent, OH 44240
Phone: 330-677-5402
Village Discount Outlet
2930 State Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Recycle Clothing
Levi Strauss and Co. now collects and recycles any brand of clothing or shoes at any Levi's store. Consumers may drop off any brand of clean clothing or shoes in collection boxes. Any consumer who brings an item of clothing or shoes to recycle will receive a voucher for 20% off a single, regular-priced Levi’s item in-store.
The Blue Jeans Go Green program collects denim across the country and upcycles it into UltraTouchTM Denim Insulation, providing a portion to communities in need each year.
Or find the nearest recycler.