Providing students items they need to attend school and be ready to learn.

Two Threadz clothes closets are available as a FREE resource for Tempe middle and high school teens from the Tempe Union, Tempe Elementary and Kyrene school districts (school ID required). Both Threadz locations carry a wide selection of new and/or gently-used items.

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Want to help support Threadz?

Many items are needed to support our Threadz teen clothes closets.  

   
Help us stock up on essentials and items for Threadz and be prepared for the upcoming school year – donate personal hygiene items of deodorant, body wash, underwear, shampoo and conditioner to benefit our Threadz teen clothes closets.  Teens are in need of these basic items throughout the year – your gift will refresh their bodies and uplift their spirits.   

Amazon Wish List

For convenience and easy drop-off,  view our everyday Amazon wish list for Threadz.  Items can be delivered directly from Amazon to the Tempe Community Council office at 34 E. 7th Street, Tempe, AZ  85281.

Amazon e-gift cards are welcome, too, and can be sent to our email at tccinformation@tempe.gov or delivered via mail.  Items always needed are listed below.

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)

WHERE TO DROP OFF DONATIONS

Donations can be dropped off at: 
Threadz locations during operation hours, or respective school front office when open. 

  • Marcos de Niza High School, 6000 S. Lakeshore Drive, Tempe
  • Tempe High School, 1730 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe
  • Mountain Pointe High School, 4201 E. Knox Road, Phoenix

Off-hours – Donations accepted at TCC Office, 34 E. 7th Street, Tempe, M-F, 8am-5pm.  No pick-ups are available.

Questions? 

480.858.2300 or Email >