Free Clothing Resources for Trans Folks

For trans folks, clothing is not just a matter of fashion or personal expression: it can also be a vital tool for affirming our gender identity. However, acquiring gender-affirming clothing can be a significant financial burden. That's why free clothing donation or swap programs are so crucial for our community, especially those of us who cannot otherwise afford garments.

At this time, Point of Pride does not offer free clothing outside of our free chest binder and free femme shapewear programs. Below, we've provided a list of other organizations and projects that do. (Their inclusion in this list does not represent an endorsement by Point of Pride.)

Australia

• https://tgdbendigoandbeyond.org.au/

UK

• April 1 - https://www.in-common.co.uk/2023/01/18/transgender-day-of-visibility-clothes-swap-to-take-place-in-southampton/
• Multiple (Mostly UK) - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lgbtq-clothes-swap-tickets-510461071807

US

• Rock Island, IL - https://www.clockinc.org/transgender-clothing-swap
• Cincinnati, OH - https://www.facebook.com/transformcincy/ (Ages 6-25 only)
• Las Vegas, NV - https://thecenterlv.org/identi-t/
• Austin, TX - https://www.instagram.com/atxclothingswaps/?hl=en (While not trans specific, this appears to be inclusive)
• San Francisco, CA - https://sfcommunityhealth.org/program/trans-thrive/
• New Haven, CT - https://lgbtq.yale.edu/resources/qloset-clothing-swap
• Seattle, WA - https://www.instagram.com/seattlet4tswap/?hl=en
• Tampa, FL - https://myusf.usfca.edu/cultural-centers/gender-affirming-clothing-closet
• Hopewell Junction, NY - https://www.transclosethv.org/social
• Davis, CA - https://lgbtqia.ucdavis.edu/gender-affirmation-closet
• Los Angeles, CA - https://mytranswellness.org/workshops-and-class/clothing-closet/
• Sheridan, CO - https://www.transgendercenteroftherockies.org/marshas-closet
• Colombia, MO - https://centerproject.org/closet/
• Omaha, NE - https://shareomaha.org/nonprofit/trans-stitch

Online Only (Facebook Groups)

• Clothing and Transitional Item Exchange for Transgender People
• Transgender Clothing Exchange

We encourage you to explore other resources in your community that may be able to assist you. Local LGBTQ+ centers, thrift stores, and online groups may be able to provide clothing or connect you with other resources. The CenterLink directory of LGBTQ+ centers is a great place to start your research and contact a center near you.

Know of a resource that should be included here? Please contact us!