KiDs Closet-1632 W. Main Street
(Formerly C.A.R.D.S. Closet). A free clothing resource for Sun Prairie and Marshall School Families. Referral needed, by appointment only.
Shop at KiDs Closet
We believe every child deserves clean clothing and warm winter wear. KiDs Closet is a free clothing resource for children and youth in the Sun Prairie and Marshall School Districts. No questions asked; no red tape.
If you are in need of clothing and your child attends Sun Prairie or Marshall Schools, a direct referral is required. You can be referred in a few different ways:
- Referrals for eligible clients can be made by our Sunshine Place referrals staff, who you can contact about a KiDs Closet referral at referrals@sunshineplace.com.
- Referrals can be made by a school social worker or Community Schools Site Coordinator.
- Referrals can be made by the Community Social Worker at our onsite partner Joining Forces for Families (608-825-3225).
Once a referral is received, families can select clothing in private and compassionate 30-minute appointment, up to 4 times a year. For questions about this program that are not referral-related, please contact kidscloset@sunshineplace.org.
Donate to KiDs Closet
Click below to make a financial donation to support the KiDs Closet program, or scroll down to learn more about donating clothing items.
*This year we will accept new/gently used winter gear YEAR-ROUND, in addition to our seasonal clothing. This allows us to store and save hard-to-find winter items so that they are ready to go for the coming winter.
KiDs Closet Donation Bin Open Daily: Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 1632 W Main St, Sun Prairie
Clothing Donations
KiDs Closet accepts NEW underwear and socks, and clean/gently used SEASONAL SCHOOL-AGED (K- High School) clothing and footwear only. Please only donate clothing that your child or a child you know would feel good wearing.
- Click here, to donate most needed items through our Amazon Wish List
- Click here, to donate most needed items through our Walmart Wish List
Review the lists below BEFORE donating:
Items Accepted YEAR-ROUND:
- Men’s & Women’s athletic shorts
- Boy’s & Girl’s athletic shorts
- Women’s & Girl’s leggings– especially black ones
- NEW underwear
- NEW socks
- New/gently used winter gear
Our KiDs Closet team has a few friendly reminders:
- Besides the items noted above, we are currently accepting school-age children’s FALL clothes/shoes
- Items should be new or gently used — no stains, holes, or heavy wear
- Again, underwear/socks must be NEW
- Please clean items before donating. We do not have the capacity to do laundry.
- We do NOT take baby items of any kind
- Do not leave donations outside the bin or facility — items left outdoors can be damaged by weather and cannot be used.
- If you are unable to sort your donation items (i.e. only kids, only fall clothing/footwear), we encourage you to donate them to St. Vincent’s, Babies & Beyond of WI, Inc. or elsewhere
Thank you for helping us provide clothing that supports children’s confidence and dignity. We appreciate your continued support!
NEW - KiDs Closet Clothing Drive Kits
KiDs Closet depends on your clothing donations to provide clothing year-round to local students who need it.
Below are some kits to help guide you in your clothing drive, whether you are collecting for a specific season, or helping us stock up on a certain item, like underwear. If you have an idea for a drive, let us know. We’d love to work with you!
All of the flyers below can be downloaded and printed or shared.
General Clothing Drive
Seasonal Clothing Drives
NEW Underwear is one of our largest expenses!
Want to Donate to KiDs Closet?
Click below to make a financial donation to support the KiDs Closet program.