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. Everything is free, and your confidentiality is protected from start to finish.
- Every item free
- Every listing screened
- Pickup on campus
Where do you fit in?
Whether you need something, want to build something, or want to give something.
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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. No cost, no questions.
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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.
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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
- Menlo-Atherton High School
- Northgate High School Opening soon
- Berean Christian High School Opening soon
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.
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List what you are not wearing
Photograph the front, the back, and the label, and add a few details about its condition. Your listing goes live to students at your school, and both identities stay confidential.
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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.
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Pick it up at the booth
We message you the booth date and location for your school, then remind you by SMS or push on the day. Walk up, show your claim, and take it home.
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
Have a bag ready?
Email us and we will sort out where the closest closet is located to you.