The Wildcat Clothing Closet is located within the Cats Cupboard in MUB 140 and is an initiative of the Basic Needs Initiative Committee. This closet offers casual clothing including winter coats, sweaters, shirts, shoes, hats, gloves, scarves and more. The Wildcat Clothing Closet is open to all students, faculty and staff at the Â鶹app, giving access to good quality, sustainable and affirming clothing at no cost. The Wildcat Clothing Closet is organized by size rather than gender and strives to offer clothing in a range of sizes inclusive to every body size and shape.
Wildcat Clothing Closet, MUB 140 inside the Cats Cupboard Food Pantry
Open Mondays-Fridays from 4-7pm starting on Wednesday April 15th
What can you expect?
You can select one of each type of clothing in the closet per visit. When you check out, you will just let us know what items you selected and if you are an undergraduate, graduate or faculty/staff here at UNH.
Please note that we do our best to have all donated clothing items washed before they are placed in our closet but encourage you to wash them again after taking them home.
If you don't find an item in your size, please inform us so we can work to further diversify our selection. Please note however, our supply may be limited based on the items provided through the donations received.
This is a self-service space. Therefore, we kindly ask visitors to help keep it organized for everyone’s benefit.
Looking for professional clothing?
AKPsi has a professional rental career closet! They offer free business clothing rentals for all UNH students. Appointments can be made through DM on or an email is listed on their bio for rentals.
Donations
Donations
We rely on donations from our UNH community to support this new initiative. Donations may be dropped off at Cats’ Cupboard during open hours (Monday–Friday, 4–7 p.m.) or coordinated through the Basic Needs Coordinator, Patty Mathison. To schedule a donation drop‑off, please contact Patty at patty.mathison@unh.edu.
All donated items must:
- Be in good condition
- Be clean, pressed, and free of stains, odors, damage, or visible wear
- Be less than 10 years old (strongly preferred)
- Be cleaned prior to donation; items on hangers are ideal (though not required)
If items are brought in bags or boxes, please ensure they are not wrinkled or crumpled
We are currently accepting donations of new or gently used clothing and accessories in all sizes, including:
- Pants
- Shirts, button-downs, tank tops
- Light Jackets
- Lounge and athletic wear
- Sweaters
- Dresses and dress skirts
- Shoes
- Accessories
- Hangers
- Reusable bags
Items We Cannot Accept :
- Undergarments (socks, underwear, bras)
- Baby or kids’ clothing
- Clothing in poor condition, stained, torn or with strong smells
- Items promoting political views, violence, religious beliefs, drugs or alcohol
Items that we cannot use will be donated to a local organization or will be recycled.
Interested in donating but don’t have items on hand right now? Visit our to view items that help support and manage the closet. Purchases made through the list will be sent directly to our office.
Volunteer
Volunteers are needed to help process donations and coordinate clothing drives or help us turn over seasonal clothing. To volunteer, email Basic Needs Coordinator Patty Mathison at patty.mathison@unh.edu to make arrangements. We can accommodate a maximum of three volunteers at one time due to the small space.
UNH-Manchester Wildcat Wardrobe
The UNH Manchester Wildcat Wardrobe provides students access to new and gently used professional attire for interviews, career fairs, networking events, and the workplace. The goal of Wildcat Wardrobe is to remove financial barriers that may prevent students with the highest need from looking and feeling their best during the internship and job search process.
How It Works:
Students can visit the Wildcat Wardrobe in Room 288 and select up to 4 items per semester. Items are completely free and yours to keep permanently.
Donations:
If you are interested in supporting our students, we welcome new or gently worn business clothing donations. All donations must be clean and in wearable condition. Donations can be left in the bin outside of Room 288. Items we are looking for:
- Business Suits
- Dress Shirts
- Blazers
- Dress Slacks
- Ties
- Dresses
For more information about the Wildcat Wardrobe visit their
It can get very cold here in New Hampshire. We will do our best to have a range of sizes and styles but if you are unable to find what you are looking for, there are many local stores that offer free or heavily discounted clothing including winter coats, gloves and hats or business attire. Check out local thrift stores like Echo Thrift Shop in downtown Durham or Goodwill in Dover which offer affordable clothing, furniture and household goods. â¶Ä‹&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Below are several clothing stores that offer significant discounts or free warm clothing options.
- Echo Thrift Store, 17 Main St in Durham (behind Community Church of Durham)- offers clothing for free for students experiencing financial struggles, or you can fill a bag for $5. Open M-F 10am-4pm.
They have lots of coats, sweaters, hats and gloves as well as household supplies (Basic Needs staff at UNH can provide gift certificates). - Second Generation Thrift Shop: 9 Tide Mill Rd. Greenland NH- 100% of proceeds support New Generation’s mission of breaking the cycle of homelessness for local mothers and children. 
- Goodwill, 450 High St. Somersworth NH 03878, Monday-Saturday 9am-8pm, Sun 9am-6pm. Mondays they offer Stuff a Bag for $15. They offer clothing, household supplies and furniture for a heavy discount.
- Share Fund Thrift Store, 150 Wakefield St. Rochester NH, Mondays and Wednesdays 9am-3pm, 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month 9am-12pm. (Basic Needs staff at UNH can provide a referral letter to receive free shopping.) SHARE Fund Thrift offers clothing, shoes, & accessories for adults & children, as well as household goods, toys, books, games, movies, and more.
- Habitat for Humanity: ReStore Website: www.habitat.org/restores
Habitat for Humanity ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, appliances, home accessories, building materials and more to the public at a fraction of the retail price.
Newington: Southeast NH Habitat for Humanity Address: 29 Fox Run Road, Newington, NH 03805 Phone: (603) 750-3200 Website: www.senhhabitat.org/restore Email: info@senhhabitat.org - Goodwill Retail Stores (Northern New England) Website: www.goodwillnne.org
offer a full range of apparel, accessories, footwear, children's merchandise, and home decor.
Portsmouth Goodwill Store Address: 720 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801 Phone: (603) 430-2040
Somersworth Goodwill Store Address: 450 High Street, Somersworth, NH 03878 Phone 603-343-5560 - Operation Blessing
Address: 600 A Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801 Phone: (603) 430-8561
Website: www.theobnh.org and Email: donate@theobnh.org
Primary needs, such as food, clothing, furniture and household goods, are available free of charge at the Center. - Wonderland Thrift Shop
Address: 28 Portsmouth Avenue, Stratham, NH 03885 Phone: (603) 686 5313 Website: www.wonderlandthrift.org and Email: info@wonderlandthrift.org
Wonderland Thrift donates its profits to local nonprofit agencies and directly supports local individuals and families through financial assistance, bill payments, fuel/heat and grocery cards, as well as a free clothing program. - New Moon Thrift Shop
Address: 9 Madbury Road #106, Durham, NH 03824 Phone: (603)241-8240 Website: and Email hello@newmoonnh.com
Open Wednesday-Sunday 12-5pm. At New Moon, we believe in the power of connection, sustainability, and supporting what truly matters. As a curated women’s consignment boutique in downtown Durham, NH, we offer unique, pre-loved items alongside creations from local makers and "brands that give a damn." With a rotating selection of sustainable pieces—from clothing to candles—featured in-store and online, we provide a space where style, conscious living, and community come together. The Hidden Outlet NH
4 Cutts Street, Portsmouth, NHMarch 16-August 14- Closed for Season, August 15-March 15: 10-5pm Daily. Discounted new winter clothing. Prices $5 - $100.
- Buy Nothing Facebook groups: These groups can be found in most towns or areas and focus on freely exchanging household items to reduce waste and save money. Items may include furniture, clothing, food, and more. Participation relies on trust, and members typically arrange item pick‑ups. Each group has its own rules and guidelines.
