Help a Veteran Take the Next Step
Every veteran deserves the confidence to pursue a brighter future. Your generosity can help make that possible.
With more than 2,000 veterans waiting for assistance nationwide, the need for support has never been greater. While donations of quality professional clothing are essential to our mission, financial contributions help us prepare, package, and deliver that clothing to veterans who need it most.
Have professional clothing to give? We welcome clean, gently used business attire that meets our donation guidelines. You can find our approved drop-off locations below.
Want to make an immediate difference? Your financial gift helps us reach more veterans, bringing confidence, dignity, and opportunity to those still waiting.
Please note: Our Bethel office is a private administrative location and does not accept public clothing drop-offs. Kindly use one of the approved donation locations listed below.
Suit & Clothing Drop-off Locations
The locations listed below are authorized clothing donation drop-off partners for Save A Suit. Hours of operation may vary, so we recommend contacting your preferred location before visiting. Click the icon beside each location for directions.
Interested in hosting a clothing drive or becoming an official Save A Suit drop-off partner? Please contact us. We’d be delighted to explore opportunities to work together.
Branford Cleaners
275 Main Street
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-8866
Coming Soon
New Location
Rainbow Cleaners
2600 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 248-2141
Coming Soon
New location
Not in Connecticut? You Can Still Make a Difference.
No matter where you live, you can help a veteran take the next step.
If you’re outside Connecticut, you’re welcome to ship your professional clothing donations directly to Save A Suit. Our shipping guide makes it easy to get started.
Want to make an impact without shipping a box? A financial gift is a simple, meaningful way to help us prepare and deliver professional attire to veterans across the country. Your generosity can help us reach veterans who need us most.
Make a Financial Gift
With more than 2,000 veterans waiting for assistance, your generosity can help us prepare and deliver professional attire to those who need it most. No shipping required, just a meaningful opportunity to change lives.
Ship Your Clothing
Have professional attire you’d like to donate? You can ship your clothing directly to Save A Suit from anywhere in the country. Our shipping guide will walk you through the process.
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.
Donation Guide
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.
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.
Health Hazard
We do not accept used items that may pose a health hazard. This includes items with excessive pet fur, items with excessive dust, and items with mold or mildew. These items will be thrown out.
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?
Clothing donations do not need to be dry cleaned as long as they are in good condition. If items are soiled or damaged, we recommend cleaning them prior to donation. While we are unable to provide damaged clothing directly to veterans, we can still accept these items, as they may be repurposed or otherwise utilized to support our mission.
What donations do you not accept?
For the safety and well-being of our veterans, we cannot accept clothing that may pose a health risk. Please do not donate items with: mold or mildew, excessive pet hair or other allergens, strong odors or contamination. We deeply appreciate your care in reviewing our donation guidelines before giving. This helps us ensure that every item we provide meets the highest standard of dignity and respect for those we serve.
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.
Double Your Impact with a Financial Gift
Clothing donations make a meaningful difference, but our mission goes far beyond providing professional attire. A monetary contribution ensures that the Save A Suit team has the resources needed to fund programs, provide essential services, and give veterans the tools they need to succeed. Every gift, big or small, directly supports our veterans as they transition into civilian careers. Together, we can empower more veterans to thrive. Make a secure online donation using the button below, it’s quick and easy!
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!
Donations are always welcome at our Bethel headquarters. We are open Monday-Thursday 10-5PM. No appointment is necessary, but hours may vary, please visit our Google page for up-to-date hours (click here) Please call ahead if you need assistance.