Foster Kids Closet at Missionary Alliance Church

09/28/2026

This wooden leaf is a replica of the Foster Kids Closet (FKC) wooden leaf displayed on the Gratitude Tree in the Bennington Banner window on Main Street, alongside 50 other nonprofit organizations recognized for their significant contributions to our community.

We are so grateful to the Riverwalk Committee for nominating and honoring the Foster Kids Closet and our mission to assist foster families by providing free clothing for the little ones in their care, from infants through age 12.

And a BIG thank-you to all of our wonderful church volunteers who make this outreach to foster families possible! Your time, generosity, and heart for serving make a difference in the lives of children and families right here in our community.

**Jesus loves kids—and so do we at Missionary Alliance Church! ❤️**

09/16/2026

Last week the Dorset Theater Players reached out to MAC to let us know they wanted to feature the Foster Kids Closet in their playbill this season for free!
Thank you so much for thinking of our non-profit. We feel blessed!
This is the ad we sent them for the playbill.

08/12/2026

Foster Kids Closet Update 💙🩷

As our county’s foster children head back to school, the Foster Kids Closet is working to replenish an important need: new underwear and new socks for children in foster care.

The Foster Kids Closet provides new and gently used clothing for children from infant through age 12.

If you’d like to help, a donation bin will be available in the church foyer at Missionary Alliance Church. Donations of new underwear and socks are especially appreciated at this time. (Office hours are Mon-Thurs 9am- Noon)
The church is also open Sunday morning for worship services.

Thank you for your continued generosity and for helping make sure the children in our community have the clothing they need to feel comfortable, confident, and cared for. ❤️

Every donation makes a difference!

06/09/2026

https://stepstowardshome.com/

Bennington County foster youth need your help.

The goal of the Steps Towards Home 5k / 12k is to raise funds to support Bennington County youth in foster care. All proceeds will be donated to the Bennington County Department for Children and Families and will be used to purchase everyday items that these children and teens need such as food, clothes, and diapers. The foster care system is greatly burdened and under-resourced. Supporting those involved in the foster care system is a great need in our community. Lets all do our part and take a step forward in supporting those in our community who need a safe home the most.

06/04/2026

Wish to sprinkle sweetness into the lives of foster children this weekend?!

This Saturday and Sunday (June 6th & 7th), Willoughby’s Donuts is highlighting Foster Care Awareness Weekend in Manchester.
Their creative crew has designed a special handmade donut in honor of foster children and their families.

Your sweet purchase will help fund the foster Kids Closet of Bennington County here at Missionary Alliance Church, which provides proper apparel to foster children ages 0-12 free of charge.
Nice clothing offers a child a bit of stability in a life of uncertainty.

“Whenever you have done it to the least of them, you have done it unto Me. “
Matthew 25:40

Hope to see you there! 🍩❤️🍩

Willoughby’s Donuts
(Formally Mrs. Murphy’s Donuts)
374 Depot St.
Manchester VT
Saturday 6a-3p.
Sunday 6a-2p
802-362-1874

05/21/2026

May is Foster Care Awareness Month. Check out this video that's explains how important the whole community is.

Every May we recognize Foster Care Awareness Month (FCAM). It’s a month of awareness and reflection, and a time to correct misconceptions, elevate the voices of those with lived experience, and call people to action.

05/05/2026

We now have a need for JUST boys summer clothes, sizes 2-6. (New or on very good condition)
You can drop off at Manchester Physical Therapy or Missionary Alliance Church in Bennington.

05/05/2026

With mother's day coming up this Sunday we'd like to say....
Happy Mother's Day to biological moms,
step moms, foster moms, adoptive moms, moms who have lost children, and those who have taken on a mom role.
Also sending love to those who've lost their moms.

04/15/2026

A sincere thank you to the individual who donated new socks and underwear to our Manchester Physical Therapy bin location. We are grateful for your support!

04/09/2026

We would like to post an appreciation note to all our amazing volunteers. Thank you for all you do!