OUR PROGRAMS
The mission of the Ken-Ton Closet is to directly improve the quality of life for children in need living in the Village of Kenmore/Town of Tonawanda by providing them with items of daily living such as clothing, school supplies, toiletries, and other materials at no cost. This program is open to children birth - high school graduation.
Our In-House Service programs area available to children (ages 0 - high school graduation) living in the Village of Kenmore/Town of Tonawanda. Families must register to use services at the Closet. For more information about how to register and these programs, please visit our information link.
We also work with the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District staff, the Ken-Ton Family Support Center, Town of Tonawanda Police and Fire, Village of Kenmore Police and Fire, social workers and other community advocates assisting families to provide support on an as-needed basis for unforeseen events such as fire loss, emergency foster/CPS relocation, environmental displacement, and other crisis situations.
Clothing/Toiletry Program
​​Residents of the Village of Kenmore/Town of Tonawanda 0 months to graduation may visit the Closet to receive free clothing every other month. For more information about this program, please click here. In addition to our regular items for distribution, we also provide the following items depending on grants and item availability:
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Baby Safety Kits
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Feminine Hygiene products
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Sports Equipment
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Diapers
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Take home library
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Birthday Bags
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Treasure Chest/gently used toys
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Bikes (sponsored by Wheels for Workers 716)
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First Aid/Sunscreen (sponsored by a grant from C.H.A.T. of WNY)
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Pillow cases
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Blankets
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Stockings/stocking stuffers (seasonal)
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Mothers Day bags
Amy's Cupboard
School Supply Program
Sign-up for our annual will be available August 1st. Each year we help over 300 Ken-Ton kids with school supplies! The link to register will be available here on August 1st. This program is available for children that live in the Village of Kenmore/Town of Tonawanda and attend a public school within Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District. For a list of Frequently Asked Questions, please click here.
Through community partnerships and special initiatives, our external programs & outreach allow Ken-Ton Closet to reach children beyond our in-house services. These collaborations support socioeconomically disadvantaged children, at-risk youth, and those experiencing emergency displacement or other barriers while also expanding awareness of the resources available to families in our community.
Team 571
Other Outreach
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Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District
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High school Art Program - founded in 2017
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Re-Use/Clothing programs in schools (KW, KE, FMS)
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Edison Children's Garden
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Elementary Sneaker Program
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T-Shirts/Memorabilia - Franklin, Hoover, and Holmes Elementary Schools
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IB CAS Projects
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NHS/Government service hours
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Nurses: Toiletries, underwear, lice combs, NEW: Toiletry cupboard!
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Town of Tonawanda Youth, Parks, & Recreation:
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Art Pantry
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Holiday Gift Cards for Teens
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Cider station for Halloween Bash
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Sponsor for Chalk Fest
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Town of Tonawanda Police Department: Fishing Derby
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Sheridan Park Life Center: Laundry program, clothing support
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Ken-Ton Cares: COVID era food support program
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Emergency Response Program
A little smaller thank a traditional food pantry, our food cupboard to help our families through food insecurities. Lovingly named for our Volunteer Amy Luparello. This program is available only for registered families. For more information, please click here.