The Sharing Shelf

The Sharing Shelf is a non-profit organization based in Port Chester, New York. Founded to address clothing insecurity among low-income children and families in Westchester County, the organization is staffed by 7 employees and generates $2.5 million in annual revenue. The Sharing Shelf provides a wide range of essential items to children and families in need, including clothing, socks, underwear, diapers, period products, and toiletries. They operate as a clothing bank, offering both a physical space for donations and a structured program for distributing goods. The Sharing Shelf's services are accessed through partnerships with social workers, schools, and community programs that support thousands of local children. Unique to The Sharing Shelf is their focus on providing personalized shopping experiences for teens. Their Teen Boutique program allows girls aged 13-19 to select their own clothing items, fostering a sense of empowerment and choice. Additionally, The Sharing Shelf runs the Backpacks to School initiative each summer, providing new backpacks and school supplies to children in kindergarten through high school, collaborating with teachers to ensure they receive necessary items for a successful school year. For more information about The Sharing Shelf and their programs, visit sharingshelf.org.