This place is amazing…read more
I've gone several times as, unfortunately, my family and I have fallen into financial hardship. I found out about them on the bus and even though it's a bit of a hike from the East Side to their by bus, it's so worth it.
The clothing they have is all clean, it's well organized (by size and by traditional gender standards), and it's plentiful. They do limit some items per person per day, but unlike many other clothing banks and even food pantries, you can visit Needs every single day they are open.
They are fairly convenient location wise as well, with the West 65th station for the Redline less than a mile away, and the 22 picks up right by there, which can catch right by the station if the walk is too much for you.
The thing I like the most about this place though? The staff. They are some of the nicest people I have Ever met, and some of them seem to just Know what it's like to be in the position where you need the kind of help they can give. They always greet me with smile on their faces, they genuinely enjoy what they do, and only one of them is paid. The rest of them are volunteers.
It is rare for me to go some place like this and instantly feel comfortable and welcomed, but that is how they make me feel there. They care, they ask how my family is, how I'm doing, they help you find things in the store and, recently, I let them know my son's 2nd birthday was coming up, and they gave me an extra toy for him because they remember me and that my money is super tight right now.
Some highlights of what they offer are:
Women's Clothing
Men's Clothing
Children's clothing (infant, toddler, and above)
(They rotate their offerings seasonally too.)
Shoes!
Boots!
Socks!
Bras!
Slippers!
Ties And bow ties!
Plates, glasses, mugs, etc.
Pots, pans, and general small kitchen things.
Incontinence Products
Diapers
Training pants
Purses
Lunchboxes
Book bags/backpacks
Books!
Toys!
Carseats sometimes!
Other baby items!
And so much more.... Seriously, if you don't see something, just Ask. As mentioned above, the workers are wonderful and dedicated to helping you and others in their community.
So, very long review short.... If you find you need assistance with basic needs, and you want to go someplace where you won't feel judged Or like a charity case, Needs Cleveland is for you. They'll treat you like a person, and they hook you up.
They also accept donations too! So, if you have stuff that's in decent condition and a way to get it there (No large furniture/appliances though. They don't have room.), please bring it in!