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Your Donations Help Our Students

Northeastern’s Power Closet is supported by donations from faculty, staff, alumni and students.

What can be donated?

  • Clean or dry-cleaned business attire that is on a hanger or neatly folded
  • New or gently used men’s business attire:
    • Suits and separates (jackets, blazers, and pants) in neutral colors (black, navy, gray, khaki)
    • Collared shirts in light and non-bold colors, solid or small patterns
    • Solid color ties or ties with small patterns
    • Black or brown simple belts
    • Black or brown lace-up shoes
    • New dress socks in neutral colors (black, navy, gray, tan)
    • Briefcases
  • New or gently used women’s business attire:
    • Suits and separates (jackets, blazers, pants, skirts and dresses) in neutral colors (black, navy, gray, khaki)
    • Collared shirts and blouses in solid colors or with small patterns
    • Black or brown simple belts
    • Black, brown, or nude closed toe shoes (flat or less than three-inch heel)
    • New dress socks in neutral colors (black, navy, gray, tan)
    • New sheer or opaque hosiery (tights, pantyhose, nylons) in black or nude
    • Fashion scarves
    • Handbags in neutral colors
    • Generally, items that are no more than five (5) years old and are in good condition

Our most needed items are:

  • Women’s professional accessories such as jewelry, fashion scarves, and purses
  • Men's professional shoe sizes (8 1/2-10)
  • Women's professional shoe sizes (7-10)
  • Women's and men's vests, sizes large and up (in neutral colors)

What cannot be donated?

  • Ripped or stained clothing
  • Children’s clothing
  • Bright colored clothing
  • Clothing with excessive patterns
  • Undergarments
  • Hats
  • Outerwear/coats
  • Gloves
  • Winter scarves
  • Jeans
  • Joggers or sweatpants
  • T-shirts
  • Gym shoes

Where and when are donations accepted?

Power Closet item donations are accepted on Tuesdays from 2-5 p.m and Wednesdays from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. on the Main Campus, Room E 036.

Donations are also accepted by appointment by contacting power-closet@neiu.edu.