​TRIBE Seminole Heights

Address: 6111 N. Central Ave, 3rd Floor, Tampa, FL 33604

• Email: tribeseminoleheights@gmail.com

• Website: www.tribeseminoleheights.com

• Requirements: Offers a community closet for families in need.

• Steps to Access:

  1. Make appointment or  inquire about the community closet through website

  2. Visit the location to access clothing and other resources as needed. DOes not collect data or ask for ID.

 

OASIS Opportunities

• Website: www.oasisopportunities.org

• Requirements: Serves at-risk and low-income students in Hillsborough County Public Schools.

• Steps to Access:

  1. Parents should contact their child's school social worker to request assistance.

  2. The social worker will visit an OASIS site to select clothing and essentials for the student.

  3. OASIS provides two outfits in the summer and winter, along with a jacket and toiletries.

 

Clothes to Kids

• Address: 5011-H Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33634

• Phone: 813-616-6430

• Website: www.clothestokids.org

• Requirements: Serves school-age children (K-12) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch or are in crisis.

• Steps to Access:

  1. Verify eligibility by ensuring your child is on the free or reduced lunch program or experiencing a crisis.

  2. Contact Clothes to Kids to schedule an appointment.

  3. During the appointment, children receive a wardrobe of clothing, including shoes, socks, underwear, tops, bottoms, a dress, and a jacket.

 

Kennedy Cares of Tampa Bay

• Address: 14635 N Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, FL 33613

• Website: www.kennedycarestampabay.org

• Requirements: Provides assistance to families experiencing hardship.

• Steps to Access:

  1. Complete a family profile on the Kennedy Cares website under the "Join Us" tab.

  2. Join the Kennedy Cares Tampa Bay Facebook Page and answer all questions.

  3. Visit the facility during open hours or schedule an appointment for assistance.

 

Angel Closet - South Tampa Ecumenical Ministries (STEM)

• Address: 1340 N Clearview Ave, Tampa, FL 33607

• Phone: 813-877-6889

• Requirements: Open to anyone in need, including all ages, homeless, and low-income families.

• Steps to Access:

  1. Call to confirm hours of operation and availability of clothing.

  2. Visit Angel Closet during operating hours to select needed clothing items.

 

Hope for Her

• Website: www.hopeforherfl.org

• Requirements: Supports women and their children in crisis.

• Steps to Access:

  1. Contact Hope for Her directly to discuss needs and available resources.

  2. Arrange for assistance, which may include clothing and other essential resources.

 

The Just Initiative

• Website: www.justinitiative.com

• Requirements: Offers a Free Boutique for women and children in need.

• Steps to Access:

  1. Visit the Just Initiative website or contact them directly to learn about the Free Boutique.

  2. Utilize the boutique services to obtain clothing and personal care items.

 

4 Goodness Sake

• Location: Ruskin, Florida

• Phone: 814-431-3123

• Email: ruskin4gs@gmail.com

• Requirements: Primarily serves foster families but may extend services to other families in need.

• Steps to Access:

  1. Contact the organization via phone or email to inquire about current availability and eligibility.

  2. Discuss specific needs and arrange for pick-up or delivery of clothing items.

 

Parents should contact each organization directly to confirm specific requirements and procedures, as these can vary. Most organizations require proof of residency and documentation of financial need.