GET CLOTHES
There are three ways children can receive clothes. All items are free. Children may receive clothes seasonally or as needed.
1) DELIVERY
We aim to provide 5 - 7 outfits/child to the best of our ability but are sometimes limited by our donations. Regretfully, not all types of styles and colors of apparel may be available. Please complete an ONLINE CLOTHING REQUEST FORM so we know how best to serve your child. On the request form, you'll select a delivery option which includes these delivery options. Clothes will be packed within 3-4 business days from receipt of form. A Luke's Closet volunteer will call or text you with pick-up or delivery details.
2) PERSONAL SHOPPING APPOINTMENTS
Call Luke's Closet -- 608-234-0146 -- to arrange for a personal shopping appointment to select clothes.
3) SHOP & EAT EVENTS
Kiddos can select their own clothes and a free meal is served for families.
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Saturday, March 4, 2023 | 10am - 1pm
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Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 10am - 1pm
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August TBD
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November TBD
Questions/concerns? Please contact us at 608-234-0146 or lukesclosetdaneco@gmail.com.
Luke's Closet is located at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 7337 Hubbard Ave., Downtown Middleton. Near bus lines 70, 71 & 78.
DONATE
CONTACTLESS DROP-OFF
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
WE ACCCEPT* donations of:
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In-Season clothing which is...
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New or nearly new.
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Freshly laundered (clothes with stains, hair, or smell cannot be used in the Closet.),
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Infant, children, juniors sizes and teenager-styled adult sized clothing.
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New socks and underwear, all sizes.
NOT accepting donations of:
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Stained or torn clothing.
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Off-season clothing, due to storage limitations.
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Toys, bedding or household items.
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Shoes or Boots
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Used undergarments.
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Fashion accessories (i.e, scarves, belts).
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Formal clothes including Homecoming/Prom dresses and men’s suits.
TAX DEDUCTION RECEIPT FOR CLOTHING DONATIONS
Download and print the Luke's Closet tax deduction receipt pdf to itemize your clothing donations.
Updated with current needs, our Target register allows you to easily supply clothes to our kiddos.
Download this pdf to share with others!
* We reserve the right to donate to other area organizations and thrift stores any items donated to Luke’s Closet we are not able to use including the UW Pediatric Burn Unit, M.O.M and Goodwill.
VOLUNTEER
Are you excited about helping?
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Click for a description of our volunteer opportunities.
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Email Kim at kimnickeldesign@gmail.com to sign up for volunteer opportunities.
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Like and share our social media: Facebook page or Instagram.
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Help spread the word about Luke’s Closet needing donations by emailing friends and neighbors. Cut and paste the information on this page and include this website link.
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Prefer to send a monetary donation? All funds are used to fill gaps in our inventory such as purchasing new socks and underwear.
ABOUT US
Dane County’s only clothing bank for foster,
adoptive and kinship care children.
Our families often operate on the financial margins. Providing clothes allows them to better focus on loving the kiddos. Kinship is a home where a child is being cared for by a relative (i.e., grandma) and are often not part of the social services network.
Learn more: 2022 Annual Report | NBC 15 Live interviews
Newsletter archives: 2022 Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4
Receive the Luke's Closet quarterly e-newsletter including:
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stories about how clothing donation helped foster/kinship kiddos
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current needed items
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testimonials from families and social workers
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upcoming events
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volunteer opportunities
Questions? Contact us at 608-234-0146 or lukesclosetdaneco@gmail.com.
Luke’s Closet serves foster, adoptive and kinship care children from birth through age 18 years and is a not-for-profit operating through St. Luke’s Lutheran Church 501(c)(3) status.
FROM A FAMILY....
"Our family loves the items we chose for the kids and it lessens the strain for parents who have limited resources. This is a wonderful organization that supports community members in a very positive, respectful way.”