Get Started Donating.
Thank you for considering us to make a donation! We appreciate your support. Please scroll below for clothing drop-off locations and donation guides. Donations are always welcome at our Bethel headquarters. We are open Monday-Friday 9-5PM. No appointment is necessary! Please call ahead if you need assistance. You may mail your donations to our Bethel office if you are out of state.
We suggest making a monetary donation of $25 when making a donation. Your monetary donation will help cover the cost to serve our veterans. Any amount is appreciated. You can make checks payable to:
Save A Suit
2 Park Lawn Drive, Suite C,
Bethel, CT 06801
Suit & Clothing Drop-off Locations
The locations on this list are constantly collecting clothing donations. Hours vary for each location listed. We suggest contacting the location before making a donation. Click the icon next to each location for a map.
Please contact us if you want your business to host a suit drive or want to serve as a drop off location.
Save A Suit Headquarters
2 Park Lawn Drive,
Suite C,
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 456-6801
Summit Cleaners
219 Union Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 624-3281
Rainbow Cleaners
2600 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 248-2141
Branford Cleaners
275 Main Street
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-8866
This is not just a suit, its a fighting chance
Marquis M., US Army Veteran
Donation Guidelines
Not sure about what to donate? Think about the outfit you would wear to an interview or a formal meeting.
We accept professional business attire for both men and women. We collect gently used suits, blazers, dress shirts, dress pants, tops, coats, and other business attire. We also collect accessories such as shoes, ties and belts. We do not accept casual clothing such as sweatpants, t-shirts, or underwear.
Our veterans deserve only the best of the best. Unclean, damaged, or ripped items will not be given to veterans. Such donated items will be used to raise funds for our veteran programs. Please see below for what not to donate.
Request A Donation Receipt
Your donation is tax-deductible! Please use the link below to and fill out the self-serve form with the information about your donation. When you are done, a donation receipt will be automatically emailed to you.
What Not to Donate
knowing what not to donate is just as important as knowing what we collect. For sanitary reasons, we do not collect the items listed below.
Used Undergarmets
We cannot accept used undergarments such as underwear and socks. New or unused undergarments can be donated.
Used Casual T-Shirts
We do not accept used t-shirts or casual shirts typically worn under dress shirts. New or unused t-shirts can be donated.
Severely Damaged Items
We do not accept items that have major damage. This includes items with large visible rips/tears that are unwearable. This also includes items with large visible stains that cannot be removed. If you are unsure, ask yourself: would I wear this?
Donation FAQ
Not sure what to donate? Not sure how to donate? Here are some common questions about donating.
Do clothes have to be dry cleaned?
If the donations are in good condition, they do not have to be dry cleaned. If the clothing is damaged or soiled, we recommend cleaning before donation. We cannot give damaged clothing to veterans, however we will still accept such donations.
Where do I drop off my donations?
The drop-off locations listed on this page are the current open locations where you can donate.
If you are out of state, and wish to donate to us, you can mail your donation to our headquarters.
How do I get my donation receipt?
If you made a donation, you can fill out a donation receipt form online in order to receive a donation receipt. Individual donation locations will not provide you with a donation receipt, only Save A Suit can provide donors with a receipt. You can request your clothing donation receipt using this link.
Do you accept casual clothing?
We accept all clothing donations, however we only give professional clothing attire to veterans. Casual clothing donations will be used to raise funds for our programs. For sanitary reasons, we do not accept used underwear, socks or undershirts.
Monetary Donations
Clothing donations are a great way to support our veterans, however our mission extends beyond clothing. Monetary donations are greatly appreciated and will help us continue to fund our programs! We want to make sure the Save A Suit team has all available resources to help our veterans. Please make a monetary donation using the link below. It is quick and easy! If you prefer the traditional way, please make a check payable to: Save A Suit, 2 Park Lawn Drive, Suite C, Bethel, CT 06801 .
We suggest starting at $25, any amount is greatly appreciated!