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.

08/25/2026

1000 backpacks packed in 2 hours. Wow 🎒✨💪🏻

Such a generous community coming together to make a difference.

Our 2026 Backpacks to School packing event was truly incredible. Thank you to our amazing volunteers, sponsors and partners, backpacks were filled with the supplies children and teens need to begin the school year feeling prepared, confident and supported.

We are so grateful to everyone who donated, packed, organized and helped bring this important program to life. Together, we are giving local children more than school supplies. We are giving them a strong start.

Thank you for being part of our journey 💙
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08/13/2026

Every child deserves to begin the school year feeling prepared, confident and ready to succeed. 🎒📚

County Executive Ken Jenkins joined The Sharing Shelf to help launch our 16th annual Backpacks to School campaign, with a goal of providing 2,000 new, fully stocked backpacks to children and teens across Westchester County.

For more than 15 years, The Sharing Shelf and the Westchester County Department of Social Services have worked together to ensure local students facing financial hardship have the supplies they need to thrive.

Thank you to County Executive Ken Jenkins and every volunteer, community partner and donor helping us make a meaningful difference for families throughout Westchester! 💙

🎒 Reminder: Backpacks are needed by August 10th! Help us reach our goal of providing 2,000 fully stocked backpacks to lo...
08/07/2026

🎒 Reminder: Backpacks are needed by August 10th!

Help us reach our goal of providing 2,000 fully stocked backpacks to local children and teens for the new school year.

Want to donate, volunteer or learn more? Please visit our website for all the details! 💛
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Behind every child who receives clothing, school essentials, and support is someone who chose to show up 💙This year’s lu...
07/31/2026

Behind every child who receives clothing, school essentials, and support is someone who chose to show up 💙

This year’s luncheon on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Coveleigh Club in Rye we will be celebrating four incredible community members whose compassion, generosity, and commitment embody the spirit of The Sharing Shelf. Their dedication helps ensure thousands of local children and teens have the clothing, essentials, confidence, and dignity they deserve.

Join us at the Hearts, Hands & Hope Luncheon as we honor these outstanding volunteers and the lasting impact they’ve made.

Visit the link in our bio and learn more here: https://hearts-hands-and-hope.raiselysite.com

Help local students start the school year with confidence ✏️🎒Starting last week (July 20) through August 10, you can don...
07/28/2026

Help local students start the school year with confidence ✏️🎒

Starting last week (July 20) through August 10, you can donate new school supplies at one of 17 participating libraries across Westchester County. Every donation helps provide local children with the backpacks and school essentials they need for a successful school year.

Visit your nearest participating library, drop off new supplies, and help make a difference for a child in our community.

Thank you to the Westchester Library System, The Arc Westchester, and all of our participating libraries for helping make this community wide drive possible 💙

Participating Libraries:
• Ardsley Public Library
• Chappaqua Library
• Dobbs Ferry Public Library
• Greenburgh Public Library
• Harrison Public Library (West Harrison & Harrison branches)
• Hastings-on-Hudson Public Library
• Hendrick Hudson Free Library (Montrose)
• Irvington Public Library
• Lewisboro Library
• Mamaroneck Public Library District
• Mount Kisco Public Library
• New Rochelle Public Library
• Pound Ridge Library District
• The Field Library (Peekskill)
• The Warner Library (Tarrytown)
• Tuckahoe Public Library

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We are halfway through 2026...wow what a year it has been!This year, thanks to you, we've seen real growth in the number...
07/21/2026

We are halfway through 2026...wow what a year it has been!

This year, thanks to you, we've seen real growth in the number of packs distributed and items provided. Behind every clothing pack is a child walking into school feeling confident, and a family with a little more breathing room for rent, food, or medicine.

We're endlessly grateful for that growth, but it also means the need continues to rise. Every minute, more requests come in.

So, thank you for standing with us through the first half of the year. We're asking you to keep showing up with us for the months ahead.

Visit sharingshelf.org for more details💛



What if something as simple as getting dressed determined whether a child felt confident walking into school?Clothing in...
07/09/2026

What if something as simple as getting dressed determined whether a child felt confident walking into school?

Clothing insecurity is real, and it impacts thousands of children and families every day. Together, we can raise awareness, spark conversation, and help ensure every child has access to clean, well-fitting clothing they deserve.

Mark your calendars for September 15th,
National Clothing Insecurity Awareness Day, and join us in helping make a difference.
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This Month's Volunteer Spotlight shines on The Pleasantville Lab! 🌟In honor of Disability Pride Month, we're celebrating...
07/03/2026

This Month's Volunteer Spotlight shines on The Pleasantville Lab! 🌟

In honor of Disability Pride Month, we're celebrating an incredible group that works within the Pleasantville School District to help members of their disability community integrate into the workforce.

Every time they come in to volunteer, their participants show us what teamwork, dedication, and heart really look like. The energy, hard work, and pure joy they bring to The Sharing Shelf each visit does not go unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do.

We are so lucky to have you as part of our community. 💛




Please welcome Regan Allan to The Sharing Shelf family!✨As our inaugural Deputy Executive Director, with over 13 years o...
06/30/2026

Please welcome Regan Allan to The Sharing Shelf family!✨

As our inaugural Deputy Executive Director, with over 13 years of leadership experience, we cannot wait to see the impact she makes on our programs, community needs, and the families we serve.

If you are local, please say hello next time you are volunteering or in the neighborhood. Welcome, Regan!




So grateful to for shining a light on our newly launched "Style for Success" program and the incredible teens and young...
06/29/2026

So grateful to for shining a light on our newly launched "Style for Success" program and the incredible teens and young adults it's already reaching.

Seeing this story come to life on screen- the Teen Boutique, the conversations, the confidence- it meant everything to our team. This is what it looks like when a community decides that every young person deserves to walk into their first interview or job feeling ready.

We're just getting started. If you can and want to support Style for Success, please donate professional clothing, sign up to volunteer, or give a donation using the link in our bio and on the last slide.

Every piece matters.




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

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(914) 305-5950

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