New Year, New Look!
We are thrilled to reveal our new logo! Boxes of Basics is a nonprofit organization providing children in need with a seasonal wardrobe of quality new and gently used clothing. Our new logo reflects the love and care that goes into each box.
About Us
Our Mission
At Boxes of Basics we believe that every child deserves to have their basic clothing needs met.
Our mission is to provide children in need with a seasonal box of quality new and gently used clothing in their size.
Our amazing volunteers hand select and pack every Box of Basics and tailor it for each individual child. When a child receives their Box of Basics we want them to feel like they are opening a gift!
How It Works
Collect
Boxes of Basics collects quality new and gently used clothing donations from the community.
Pack
Our amazing volunteers help sort and pack the Boxes of Basics for children in need.
Distribute
We work with other local charity, government and religious organizations to identify and serve those in need.
Get Involved
Are you passionate about what we're doing? Here are a few ways you can get involved now!
- Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/clothesforkidsinneed
- Make a monetary donation.
- Volunteer to sort clothing and pack a Box of Basics.
- Purchase an item or two from our Amazon Wish List! https://amzn.to/2UprAHu
- Organize a clothing drive.
What's In the Box?
Each Box of Basics contains a season's wardrobe of quality clothing based on the child's age, size and gender.
Boxes are packed with a variety of outfits, pants, shirts, dresses, jackets, shoes, socks pajamas and one “Sunday Best” outfit.
*Underwear and socks are the only items we require to be purchased new.
Clothing Donations
We collect new and gently used quality clothing for children through various clothing drives in the community.
We accept clothing from newborn through size 16 youth.
Boxes of Basics is an IRS 501 (c)3 nonprofit charitable organization and will provide you with a receipt for your donation.
Partner Organizations
Boxes of Basics works with a variety of local organizations in and around Prince William County, Virginia. Our partner organizations identify and refer children in need to Boxes of Basics. Please contact us if your organization would like to become a Boxes of Basics partner.
2019 Review!
Special thanks to everyone who donated to Boxes of Basics in 2019. Monetary donations, clothing donations and volunteer hours, we are overwhelmed by the support of our community!
Here is what we accomplished in 2019!
- 277 local kids received a Box of Basics
- Over 115 volunteers donated more than 450 hours sorting clothes and packing boxes.
- Hundreds of people donated children's clothing, socks, shoes, underwear books and more!
- Boxes of Basics were delivered to 26 Prince William County schools.
- We partnered with countless schools, churches, nonprofits, communities and local organizations.
Thank you for helping make 2019 an amazing year for Boxes of Basics.
Every donation helps!
$10.00 Underwear and Socks
$20.00 Pajamas
$30.00 Shoes
$50.00 Winter Coat
$85.00 5 New Outfits for School
$175.00 A Complete Wardrobe!
