Threadz teen clothes closets will be closed until schools have reopened.  

 

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE DURING COVID-19 CLOSURES

Personal hygiene items are available for Tempe middle and high school students during COVID-19 school closures.   Deodorant, body wash, toothpaste, shampoo, and conditioner can be obtained at the following locations –  Tempe school ID will be required:  

Tempe Salvation Army
40 E. University Drive, Tempe
Monday-Friday , 1-3pm

Tempe Family YMCA
7070 S. Rural Road Tempe
Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm

Questions?  Call 480.858.2300 or threadz@tempe.gov

WHEN THREADZ IS OPEN

During the regular school year, both Threadz locations are open each week: 
Tuesdays & Thursdays
2:00-4:30pm  

Prior to the start of the new school year, Threadz may be open a few special days mid to late July during book distribution time period.   Check back in June or early July for any dates which may be scheduled.  

ELIGIBILITY

Tempe middle and high school students with valid school ID.

Threadz Locations

Tempe High School
1730 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe
(enter Broadway Road, far west end of parking lot, Bldg T)

 

 

Marcos de Niza High School
6000 S. Lakeshore Drive, Tempe
(north end of Main Gym entrance)

 

 

How You Can Help

Volunteers Needed!
Help staff a Threadz location during open hours by assisting teens, sorting and stocking donated clothing and items. 
For more info on volunteering call 480.858.2300 or email threadz@tempe.gov 

Donate

Clothing & Hygiene Items

• • Clean teen-appropriate clothing (new or gently-used) (t-shirts, in large sizes especially needed)
  • Shoes  (athletic and dress shoes for male teens and large sizes are especially needed)
  • PE/sports clothing (gym shorts, shirts)
  • Bras, underwear, socks (new only) (for males – men’s boxer briefs preferred)
  • Personal hygiene items (shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, etc.)

School Supplies

• • Composition notebooks
  • College-ruled loose leaf paper
  • Index cards
  • Click-type pens
  • Highlighters
  • 3-ring notebook binders (plain or teen-appropriate)
  • Backpacks (adult/teen size to carry textbooks)

Donations can be dropped off at: 
Threadz locations during operation hours, or respective school front office when open.   During off-hours – donations accepted at TCC Office, 34 E. 7th Street, Tempe, M-F, 8am-5pm.  No pick-ups are available.

CONTACT

EMAIL >  or 480.858.2300