The Sharing Shelf

The Sharing Shelf We are committed to the whole child, from birth through age 19. Together, we create a supportive network for Westchester's children and teens.

The Sharing Shelf combats clothing insecurity by providing children and teens in need with clothing and basic essentials, empowering them to learn, grow and reach their full potential. We support children from birth to 19, supplying a week’s worth of seasonally appropriate clothing, plus essentials like diapers, toiletry kits, period products, new socks, underwear, and school supplies. Our program

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Clothing Bank for everyday needs
Teen Boutique, a free store for teens
Teen Boutique Pop-Ups, off-site shopping events for low-income teens
Backpacks to School, providing filled backpacks each summer
Diaper Bank for Westchester
Basic Needs Program for diapers and hygiene essentials
Community involvement is at the heart of what we do. Volunteers—families, individuals, businesses, and groups—are essential partners in helping us make a difference. Email [email protected] to sign up for the weekly newsletter or signup on our website.

This is an example of the magic we hope to make happen at The Sharing Shelf✨Along with providing clothing, we want to he...
06/17/2026

This is an example of the magic we hope to make happen at The Sharing Shelf✨

Along with providing clothing, we want to help create moments of confidence, belonging, and joy. Because every child deserves to celebrate life’s milestones with dignity and pride, and every family deserves the chance to make memories that last a lifetime.

These are the moments your support makes possible, and we never take that for granted💙✨
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The school year may be winding down, but we’re already looking ahead.Every child deserves to walk into their first day o...
06/16/2026

The school year may be winding down, but we’re already looking ahead.

Every child deserves to walk into their first day of school feeling confident, prepared, and ready to learn. Whether you donate, sponsor, volunteer, or help fill a backpack, you can make a direct impact on a local child.

Visit our website thesharingshelf.org to learn how you can get involved and save the date for our Annual Community Packing Day on August 22, 2026🎒✨

Summer should feel like summer☀️Every child deserves carefree days, fun in the sun, basic needs met, and the freedom to ...
06/11/2026

Summer should feel like summer☀️

Every child deserves carefree days, fun in the sun, basic needs met, and the freedom to simply be. Together, we can help make that possible.

Donate your unwanted items. Visit sharingshelf.org and sign up now.

Because childhood should be filled with memories, not worries💙
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Meet our amazing Founder, Deborah Blatt✨In her own words, Deborah shares the “why” behind The Sharing Shelf and the visi...
06/07/2026

Meet our amazing Founder, Deborah Blatt✨

In her own words, Deborah shares the “why” behind The Sharing Shelf and the vision that continues to drive its mission forward.

From supporting local children and families with dignity to creating a community built on generosity, connection, and purpose, her passion is woven into every part of this work.

We’re proud to share the heart behind The Sharing Shelf. 💙

Behind every organized shelf, packed wardrobe, and carefully folded piece of clothing is a community showing up for chil...
05/22/2026

Behind every organized shelf, packed wardrobe, and carefully folded piece of clothing is a community showing up for children who deserve dignity, confidence, and care.

Thank you to every volunteer, donor, and supporter helping make that possible 💙

A true, unedited look at April 2026 and the months/years leading up to now….The numbers are rising, the need is real, an...
05/19/2026

A true, unedited look at April 2026 and the months/years leading up to now….

The numbers are rising, the need is real, and more children than ever are relying on organizations like The Sharing Shelf for basic essentials.

Please consider donating, volunteering, or sharing this message because showing up for our community truly matters.

The time is now💛
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Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at The Sharing Shelf! Today we celebrate the incredible moms in our community. Your st...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at The Sharing Shelf!

Today we celebrate the incredible moms in our community. Your strength and resilience remind us every day why this work matters.

And to our generous donors and volunteers who make it all possible: thank you. You show up, and because of you, so can we. 💗

There was something really special about Sip & Thrift 2026…Maybe it was seeing people come together so naturally. Maybe ...
05/09/2026

There was something really special about Sip & Thrift 2026…

Maybe it was seeing people come together so naturally.

Maybe it was the volunteers giving their time without hesitation.

Maybe it was the incredibly generous amount of donated clothing and everyday essentials that accompanied the evening-a night filled with connection, purpose and community.

What started as a night of thrifting became something much bigger. A reminder of what can happen when people show up for one another in a meaningful way.

Together, we raised over $20,000 to support our mission to combat clothing insecurity, and our shoppers donated more than 5,200 period products to help kick off our May Period Poverty Drive.

Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, attended and helped make this sold out evening possible. We are so incredibly grateful.
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We are incredibly grateful to Westchester DA Cacace for choosing to support The Sharing Shelf through the Pinwheel Garde...
05/05/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Westchester DA Cacace for choosing to support The Sharing Shelf through the Pinwheel Garden fundraiser in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. .ny

Because of this meaningful effort, $2,901 was raised to help combat clothing insecurity in Westchester, along with 15 large bags of new and gently used clothing.

This kind of impact goes far beyond numbers, it directly supports children and families in our community who need it most.

Thank you for your leadership, your advocacy, and your commitment to ensuring that every child feels supported and cared for.

As you stated so perfectly: “No child in Westchester is secure until all children in Westchester are secure.”
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Every single day, our volunteers show up.They sort, pack, carry, organize, check, re-check and care so that every child ...
04/24/2026

Every single day, our volunteers show up.

They sort, pack, carry, organize, check, re-check and care so that every child feels seen, valued, and ready for the days ahead.

They are the heartbeat of The Sharing Shelf.

From the floors of our space to donation drop-offs to the work being done far beyond our doors, they are always there.

Whether they are longtime regulars, first-timers, our incredible vocational partners, or families who make giving back a team effort, this is our thank you.

Thank you for your time.
Thank you for your energy.
Thank you for your hearts.
Thank you for believing in this mission.

National Volunteer Day and Volunteer Month are not just marked on a calendar here. At The Sharing Shelf, they live in every single moment💛
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Address

47 Purdy Avenue
Port Chester, NY
10573

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

(914) 305-5950

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