YOU CAN HELP: West Seattle Food Bank Clothesline ‘in urgent need’

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The West Seattle Food Bank also has a clothing bank, the Clothesline, and WSFB development director Robbin Peterson tells WSB what they need most right now:

We are in urgent need of back-to-school clothes. When you shop at a clothing bank for your kids, it takes multiple visits to get everyone ready for back-to-school & our shoppers have already started. The Clothesline is in need of kids’ clothes 5T through teen sizes. Hoodies, jackets, jeans, athletic pants & tops, sneakers, new underwear/bras/socks, dresses, skirts. Clothing can be dropped off at The Clothesline (4425 41st Ave SW) Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 am – 1 pm.

Burke July 21, 2025 (11:32 am)

Would they like the clothes to be washed? Happy to do so, otherwise I’ll just purchase items and drop them off

WSB July 21, 2025 (11:59 am)

You can check their website for any such advice (linked in story) but in general, donation drives request “gently used” clothes be clean when donated.
Robbin - WSFB July 22, 2025 (3:20 pm)

Thank you Burke! No need to wash new items. Thank you for thinking of your neighbors. :-)

Christine July 21, 2025 (1:40 pm)

The clothing bank is also VERY low on men’s clothes and shoes! They also take bedding and hygiene items. Backpacks and wheeled suitcases are very sought after. If you are unable to drop off I may be able to pickup your items.

Casey July 21, 2025 (8:53 pm)

I can deliver almost a pallet of mostly new, some new without tags clothing in this age range, also men’s clothes. I’ll contact you when I return next week to arrange drop-off.

Alex July 22, 2025 (6:04 am)

Important now: The clothing needs to be in “ready to wear” condition, otherwise it just goes straight to Goodwill. There are no laundry facilities on site, so donations have to be clean and ready for patrons to take home.

NotOnHolden July 22, 2025 (8:55 am)

Thank you for that info. I have a few pairs of unworn jeans. I’m going to run them through the wash to freshen them up and drop off today!

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