We are currently accepting business attire donations until March 25, 2024. New or gently used business attire can be dropped off at the Graduate and Professional Studies Building, Suite 140.
UMass Lowell (UML) Strive offers clothing assistance for students experiencing financial difficulties. Students interested in accessing the UML Strive Pantry’s clothing resources should contact UML Strive staff by email at: UML_Strive@uml.edu.
Business Attire Clothing Drive & Pop-Up Shop
What is the Business Attire Clothing Pop-Up Shop?
The pop-up shop is a shopping event open to UMass Lowell (UML) students that are looking for clothing suitable for internships, co-ops, interviews, employment, or any other career-related activity. The pop-up shop provides students free access to gently used professional attire. Items that are taken fully belong to the student after they leave the pop-up shop.
The next pop-up shop is Friday, March 29, 2024 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the University Crossing Atrium.
How do I donate business attire clothing?
Accepted donations must be gently worn, in good condition, and dry cleaned or laundered prior to donating. Items must be of high-quality and should not be ripped, stained, broken or missing buttons, zippers or straps. Please bring clothing on hangers if possible.
Donations can also be made on the UML Strive Amazon Wishlist.
Current items needed for donation include:
- Suits and suit separates
- Dress shirts and blouses
- Accessories (ties, bow ties, belts, scarves, pocket squares)
- Dress shoes (in good condition)
- New dress socks, pantyhose, and tights in original packaging
- New undershirts in original packaging
- Business appropriate separates (dresses, skirts, pants, khaki pants, dress slacks, blazers, jackets)
- Cardigans, sweaters, vests
- Garment bags
Note: at this time we are unable to accept any clothing donations outside of the business attire items included on the donation list. This includes jeans, hoodies, sneakers, and t-shirts.
Donation Guidelines
- Clothing should be business or professional attire
- Clothing should be in good condition and up-to-date
- Clothing should be clean (dry-cleaned or washed)
- Items with any damage and items without sizes clearly labeled will not be accepted
- Items not chosen for the Clothing Pop-Up will be donated to a charitable organization.
- Select business attire pieces may be available after the pop-up.
For availability, please contact the Office of Student & Family Support Services by email at: UML_Strive@uml.edu.
Donation Times & Locations
Donations can be made during regular university business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at the Office of Student & Family Support Services, Suite 140 in the Graduate and Professional Studies Building.
Winter Jackets
The UML Strive Pantry has gently used winter jackets, hats, scarves and gloves available to students. Students can make an appointment to view the pantry’s winter inventory by emailing: UML_Strive@uml.edu.
Emergency Clothing
The UML Strive Pantry has a limited amount of emergency clothing available to students in crisis. This includes T-shirts, sweatpants, sweatshirts and underclothes.