Mother’s Closet

A fun and rewarding project that is particularly close to our hearts is Mother’s Closet. This unique volunteer opportunity happens monthly at various parks, libraries, and other local spaces in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

If you are looking for a fun, family-friendly, and vibrant place to volunteer once a month, Mother’s Closet is it!

Volunteering at Mother’s Closet is something many of us look forward to each month. We spend time sorting clothes, talking to other volunteers, and be-friending new moms! If this sounds like something you (or you and a few of your friends!) would like to do, reach out! We would love to have you join us one weekend!

What is Mother’s Closet?

Birth it Forward’s mission with Mother’s Closet is to distribute gently used women’s and children’s items at no cost to families in need. Because the program operates on donations and at such a low cost, families do not need to qualify before accessing the items they need. This eliminates barriers for many, allowing quality items to move into the homes of the families who need them.

Volunteer sorting donations

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How Can You Donate?

We accept donations of new and gently used women’s and children’s clothing and care items during events. All items should be in good working condition without holes or stains. We always need diapers, wipes, and feminine care items. If you would like to arrange an alternate time to drop off donations, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Associate Director Cindy Rogan, who can let you know alternate options!

What Donations Can We Accept?

Women’s Items

  1. Women’s clothing in any size
  2. Women’s shoes
  3. Maternity and nursing clothing in any size 
  4. Closed-system breast pumps that are less than two years old
  5. Diaper bags
  6. Pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding books
  7. Tools to help with breastfeeding (nipple shields, Haakas, ect.)

Baby and Children’s Items

  1. Baby and children’s clothing from preemie to 6t
  2. Baby and children’s shoes
  3. Disposable and cloth diapers
  4. Wipes
  5. Powder formula
  6. Baby carriers
  7. Baby swings
  8. Baby bottles and sippy cups
  9. Baby books
  10. Crib sheets
  11. Baby blankets

Seasonal Donations

  1. Backpacks (July and August)
  2. Halloween costumes (Sept and Oct)
  3. Coats (winter)

Event Items

  1. Storage tubs (preferably transparent with lids)
  2. Folding tables

Above all, everything donated to Birth it Forward’s Mother’s Closet needs to be in good condition. Any damaged or inoperable donations will not be accepted.

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Interested in Volunteering?

No prerequisites are required to volunteer at Mother’s Closet events, we just ask that you contact us to let us know that you plan on coming so that we can have a count of expected volunteers. This is a family-friendly volunteer opportunity, we have had children as young as 3 or 4 years old come along with parents to help move and sort items. Note that we require volunteers age 13 and under to be accompanied by an adult. Use the form below to sign up to receive emails and calendar events containing info on event location, date, and set up and tear down times when we have the highest need for volunteers.