Community Closet

Thank you to our 2025 Community Closet Sponsors!

Hours of Operation

SHOPPING HOURS

Mondays: 3pm – 5pm

Tuesdays: 3pm – 5pm

Thursdays: 9am -12pm

If you are coming to shop, you can make the check-in process faster by creating an account before you arrive. Your registration is complete when you reach the "schedule a visit" page (note: disregard the schedule a visit feature on this website).

Register for the Community Closet

DONATION INTAKE HOURS

Wednesdays: 1pm – 4pm
Fridays: 9am – 12pm

705 S. 24th Ave, Suite 440
Wausau, WI 54401

We accept donations of new or gently used clothing. If your clothing is torn or stained, we are unable to give it to families who visit the closet. Please limit donations to 2 bags or boxes of clothing/shoes at one time.

Clothing Types Accepted

March 1 - August 15: Spring/Summer Clothing
August 15 - February 28: Fall/Winter

HISTORY

United Way of Marathon County has been providing clothing to the community since 2013 through Rebecca's Closet (children's clothing) and Career Closet (workwear). These projects were led and championed by Women United and Emerging Leaders Affinity Groups, respectively. In an effort to increase access, reduce stigma, and reduce barriers, the Community Closet re-opened in July 2023 for all ages, offering a wider variety of clothing styles and in-person shopping.

MOBILE CLOSET

Our Mobile Closet is expected to be running by November 2023. United Way of Marathon County was the recipient of the 2023 Impact 100 Greater Wausau $100,000 grant. With this grant, we are able to take clothing on the road and bring it to accessible sites throughout Marathon County.

CLOTHING

The Community Closet gives new and gently used clothing to anyone who needs it. You do not need to show proof of income. Each household member can get up to 10 clothing items and one pair of shoes once per month. United Way may change the number of items or how often you can visit based on what we have available.

STEEL TOE BOOTS

The Community Closet provides one pair of steel-toed boots per year to individuals with a completed Boots to Work voucher and proof of employment. To get boots, you must bring your voucher and employment verification when you visit. Boots to Work Voucher

SPECIAL ORDERS

If you absolutely cannot come during regular hours, you may request clothing for pickup. Fill out a request form, and we will choose and pack items for you. To arrange this, email communitycloset@unitedwaymc.org or call 715-848-2927.

Interested in Volunteering

Host a Clothing Drive Information

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