City of Columbia Mayor’s Office partners with EMS CLOSET to launch clothing drive
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The City of Columbia’s Mayor’s Office has partnered with EMS CLOSET to launch a clothing drive for Midlands students, according to the city.
City officials say, volunteer-driven nonprofit EMS CLOSET is launching its annual “On the Right Foot: Back-to-School Clothing Drive” beginning on May 29, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office.
This initiative aims to provide 400 students in Richland School Districts One and Two with essential clothing, shoes, and personal care items before the first day of school in August.
New items to meet the needs of students from Pre-K through 12th grade will be collected.
Items needed:
- Clothing & Shoes: 400 pairs of shoes, 2,800 pairs each of socks and underwear, 2,400 shirts, and 1,600 pairs of pants or shorts
- Personal Care Items: Toothbrushes, toothpaste, lotion, and shampoo/conditioner sets
- Additional Support: 400 backpacks, books, and stuffed animals
- For Older Students (approx. 150 youth): Deodorant, laundry detergent sheets, and feminine hygiene packs
People can help the clothing drive by donating new clothing and supplies, become a drop-off location partner, make a financial contribution, or share the initiative with others.
Donations will be accepted from June 2 to August 2.
Donation drop-off locations:
- Palmetto Citizens Credit Union: Beltline Branch, 2200 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204
- Palmetto Yoga & Wellness:111 Sparkleberry Crossing Rd., Columbia, SC
- CBD Pharmacy of Columbia: 3407 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29204
- St. John’s Episcopal Church: 2827 Wheat St., Columbia, SC (Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday)
- City Hall – City of Columbia: 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201
- Family Promise of the Midlands: 1333 Omarest Dr., Columbia, SC 29210 (Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday)
