The Ken-Ton Closet relies on the support of our community to run our programs. We have no paid personnel, therefore your gifts go directly to the program!

There are many ways to give back to the Closet and we hope you can find the best fit for you. Although the Closet runs one fundraiser early in the year, we accept any donations at any time! Donations are tax deductible (just let us know if you'd like a receipt).

You can checkout our latest wishlist summary here.

We have been blessed with donations from individuals, groups, and corporations. Some creative options we've seen:

Staff Dress Down Days
IB CAS projects
Employer donation match
Service organization toiletry drives
Senior projects
Church-sponsored drives
Lemonade stand (just love our kids!)

Besides donation ideas below, you can also help in other ways shared on our Get Involved page.

DIRECT DONATION: FUNDING

We gratefully accept checks and gift cards!

Ken-Ton Closet

P.O. Box 343

Buffalo, NY 14223

We gratefully accept Venmo (@KenTonCloset)!

We earn cash back on your Dash's receipts!

You can designate your can/bottle return to us!

X-Tra Dime Back: 1041 Englewood

We recycle aluminum pull tabs for cash!

You may also gift through alternative platforms!

DIRECT DONATION: PRODUCT

Clothing...

We accept new and gently used clothing in all sizes, especially 4T - child extra large. We do ask that socks, underwear and bras are new because we do not distribute these things used. Clothing donations can be left at any of our collection sites, however, if you need a receipt, please drop your donation off at the Closet during normal hours. We take any season. To help us get your donation on the rack quickly for our kiddos, we ask:

Clothing should be clean without holes or stains
Clothing should be modern styled (something kids today would wear)

Toiletries...

We are excited to be able to provide a bag of toiletries for our patrons at each visit. Although we accept just about any item, the most requested things are:

Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Soap (bars) or body wash
Shampoo/Conditioner (separate or 2 in 1)
Deodorant
Baby wash, baby lotion, baby wipes, diaper cream
Q-tips

We also welcome travel sizes for our school nurses bags!

School Supplies...

Each year, the Closet expects to provide over 300 Ken-Ton children this year with school supplies! Although you can check out our Wish List for generally needed items, we know the hot deals don't start til July. For more information about School Supply donations, please click here.

WAYS TO GIVE BACK

And everything else...

Thank you for thinking of us!