The Community Closet One student at a time
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Student-run · Bay Area high schools

Nobody should have to worry about
what they wear to school.

A free clothing exchange built by students, for students. List what you never wore or what no longer fits, claim what you need, and pick it up at your campus booth. Everything is free, and your confidentiality is protected from start to finish.

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  • Every item free
  • Every listing screened
  • Pickup on campus
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Three ways in

Where do you fit in?

Three ways to be part of this, whether you need something, want to build something, or want to donate something.

  • For students

    I need clothes

    Browse everything available at your school and claim it, free. Discover new styles, thrift unique finds, and give great pieces a second life. What is dropped off is then held until you pick it up at the booth on campus. Every item is free, and provided confidentially and safely to you without question.

    Browse your closet

  • For students

    I want to start a chapter

    Bring The Community Closet to your high school. We provide everything you need to launch your chapter successfully, including access to our app, a presence on our website and social media, customized banners, and ongoing support.

    Start a chapter

  • For parents & community

    I want to donate

    The coat they outgrew last winter, the hoodie they wore only twice, the backpack still sitting in the closet, these items can mean far more to another student. Every clothing or financial donation helps place something useful, comfortable, and confidence-building into the hands of a student in your community.

    Donate clothing
The loop

How it works

Three simple steps, all part of the app. The whole loop runs on campus, so there is nothing to ship and nothing to pay.

  1. List what you are not wearing

    Photograph the front, the back, and the label. Include a few details regarding the item’s status. Your listing goes live to students at your school. Both parties’ identities are kept confidential and all items are reviewed.

  2. Claim what you need

    Browse everything available in your school’s catalog and claim up to three items per week. It is held for you at no cost. You can earn Rewards for keeping good pieces in circulation.

  3. Pick it up at the booth

    We message you the booth date and location according to your school’s schedule, you will also be notified by SMS or push when to pick up the item on the day of. Walk up, provide proof you claimed the item, and take it home.

Our mission

Why we do this

Small things can shape how confidently a student shows up. A jacket that fits, shoes that hold up, and a backpack that closes each help a student feel prepared, included, and ready to focus on their education.

The Community Closet began at Menlo-Atherton High School in 2024 and is one of the fastest growing student run initiatives in California. Every closet is led by students who understand their campus and know how to build a program their community can trust.

  • 4,572 Items of clothing rehomed, as of July 2026
  • 3 Bay Area campuses: 1 open · 2 opening soon
  • 100% Student-run

Email us and we will sort out where the closest closet is located to you.

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