The Wardrobe
Columbia, Missouri
Donate/Volunteer
Who we are as a non-profit organization & Volunteer Opportunities
The Wardrobe is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization. 2020 marks our 50th anniversary. If you are interested in volunteering, please come to The Wardrobe and fill out a volunteer application and we will discuss what days and times work for you. Your church might already have a volunteer group at The Wardrobe. If so, let your group leader know you want to get on the Wardrobe volunteer list.
About us
What donations we accept:
We accept donations of gently used clothing of all sizes, belts, purses, hats, gloves, books, toys, cds, dvds, shoes, "new or gently used” underwear and socks and small household items. We do not take televisions, computers or printers. All profits from the sale of these items are used to support the shoe coupon program.
Donation hours are:
Monday 9:00-12:00
Tuesday 11:00-2:00
Wednesday 11:00-2:00
Saturday 9:00-12:00
If Columbia Public Schools are closed because of bad weather, The Wardrobe will also be closed.
Shopping Days/Hours:
Tuesday 11:00-2:30 (referrals only)
Wednesday 11:00-2:00
Friday 1:00-4:00
Saturday 9:00-12:00
If Columbia Public Schools are closed because of bad weather, The Wardrobe will also be closed.
What you will Find:
You will find trendy, comfortable clothing for all ages at The Wardrobe. Whether you are looking for just the right item or browsing the racks, please stop by for low priced bargains. Our accessible store is at 715 Park Avenue, the corner of Park and Eighth, one block north of the courthouse. We accept Cash only. We are a 501c3 and are able to use all our profits to helping Boone county children buy school shoes.
Referral Tuesdays:
We are open on Tuesdays 11 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. for referral customers only. People who have been referred by a local agency can shop for free on Tuesday.
Shoe Coupons
The main project of The Wardrobe is to help buy new shoes for school children in Boone County. Eligible children must be in public school, grades K-12 and have a referral to The Wardrobe. The parent/guardian of the child can purchase a shoe coupon for $5.00. This coupon can then be used for $40.00 towards a pair of shoes at Shoe Carnival. One coupon per child can be purchased every six months on Tuesdays at The Wardrobe. Donations of money and all profits from sales are used to fund this program.
Shoe Coupons can be purchased any Tuesday from 11:00-2:30. You must have a current referral on file to purchase shoe coupons. You will need to bring an ID with you when you purchase the coupons and we take cash only.
Referrals to The Wardrobe expire after one year. You can obtain a voucher from Voluntary Action Center, your school counselor or principal or other social agencies you might work with.
You may purchase one shoe coupon per child. The cost of a coupon is $5.00 and can be used to purchase a pair of shoes at Shoe Carnival that are valued at up to $40.00.
This program is only for students in Boone County who attend a public school grades K-12.
If you have questions, call The Wardrobe on Tuesday and Wednesday from 11-2, or Saturday from 9-12. The phone number is 573-442-3260.