Dressed for School provides children with a wardrobe twice per school year. Each wardrobe consists of:

5 pairs of underwear

1 bra (if needed)

5 pairs of socks

5 top pieces

4 bottom pieces

1 pair of gym shoes.

All new. All free of charge. 2X per school year.

1/3 of Porter County students qualify for free or reduced meals. Those same students qualify for a wardrobe from Dressed for School.

We also provide wardrobes for families in crisis. This might include those who have suffered a crisis such as a divorce, fire or temporary financial distress.

Our wardrobes, including shoes, averages $125 per wardrobe. A student is eligible for 2 wardrobes per year. If you are looking to donate monetarily to cover one student, $250 would be a good dollar amount.

We accept new clothing in kids sizes 4-20.

Shoes: 

Kids sizes: 10 - 13

Youth sizes: 1-7

Adult Sizes 7-10

including 1/2 sizes in all categories

Yes! We will gladly accept unused Kohls Cash. All you have to do is send a picture of the Kohls Cash (front and back) via text or email! 

Visit our Current Needs page for an updated list of items we need at the store.

Reach out to us at 219-508-1014, or fill out the form on our Contact Page and we'll be in touch as soon as possible.